NEWS

	Tales From a Reading Group Ted Olinger August 1, 2017 The Friends of the Key Center Library Book Discussion Group is looking for a few good readers.
	Manure Bins Can Save Money and Prevent Pollution: Workshop Coming Sept. 9 The Shellfish Partners August 1, 2017 Pierce Conservation District is conducting classes on how to build a bin to compost manure.
	Another Unsung Hero Carolyn Wiley August 1, 2017 If you live in the Longbranch area, you have seen Keith McCart and his dog Josie.
	KP Scholarship Exchange Students Come Home With New Perspectives Ted Olinger August 1, 2017 Natalie Beesinger and Mika Laursen, both 17, returned home in June after spending their high school junior years in Germany.
	Local Rock Band Rocks Locals Ed Johnson August 1, 2017 Steve Wilkerson showed up at an open mic night at the Lakebay Marina three years ago.
	New KP News Website Launches Aug. 1 Staff Report August 1, 2017 The new Key Peninsula News website goes live Aug. 1.
	Children’s Home Society: A Key Resource Carolyn Wiley August 1, 2017 Jud Morris has become a fixture on the Key Peninsula since his arrival 16 years ago.
	Communities In Schools of Peninsula—Making a Difference Sara Thompson August 1, 2017 Communities In Schools of Peninsula has a mission—to help every child achieve his or her greatest potential.
	Medical Identity Theft a Growing Concern Rodika Tollefson August 1, 2017 The data breach of Anthem was among the major headlines of 2015.
	Skahan Property History Colleen Slater August 1, 2017 Charles and Anna Davis came from Broken Bone, Nebraska, in 1905 and bought about 25 acres in Elgin.
	Minter Creek Hatchery: Serving Fishermen and Ensuring Survival of Threatened Salmon Sara Thompson August 1, 2017 The Minter Creek Hatchery sends millions of salmon into Puget Sound each year.
	County Cleans Up Skahan Property on SR-302 Ted Olinger August 1, 2017 Pierce County is cleaning up property on State Route 302 just west of 118th Avenue NW.
	Garden Sprouts for Community Food Banks Sara Thompson August 1, 2017 The Lakebay Community Church took a leap of faith last spring.
	New Owners to Take Over Master’s Dry Carpet Cleaning Don Tjossem August 1, 2017 Tom and Julie Boardman have operated Master’s Dry Carpet Cleaning as a husband and wife team for nearly 20 years.
	To Every Weed There Is a Season Lisa Bryan August 1, 2017 Tansy ragwort is one of seven invasive weeds that the Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Board targets for control.
	One Year In: PSD Superintendent Reflects Carolyn Wiley August 1, 2017 Robert Manahan, Ed.D., started his new job as superintendent of the Peninsula School District July 1, 2016.