NEWS

	Sandplay Therapy for Trauma and More Irene Torres May 1, 2016 Nearing completion of her master's degree in 2011, Claudia Patchen had been looking for an internship opportunity.
	Wednesday Walks with Walter Irene Torres May 1, 2016 Not many people have a forest named for them. Most who do died long before receiving such a tribute.
	March KP Council highlights Staff Report May 1, 2016 The Key Peninsula Community Council (KPC) hosted speakers to discuss grandparents’ rights at its March meeting in addition to covering routine business.
	Aisle of Honor by KP Veterans May 29 Staff Report May 1, 2016 The Key Peninsula Veterans will host their annual Aisle of Honor ceremony the Sunday before Memorial Day at Vaughn Bay Cemetery.
	Food Backpacks 4 Kids: Volunteer Organization of the Year Staff Report May 1, 2016 he Washington State Emergency Food Network last month presented Key Peninsula's Food Backpacks 4 Kids program with its annual John Schultz Silver Spoon Volunteer Organization of the Year Award.
	Marijuana Seller Sentencing Rescheduled Staff Report May 1, 2016 The sentencing hearing for Lance Gloor, owner of the former KPN Cross medical marijuana dispensary in Key Center, has been delayed until June 17 in federal court in Tacoma.
	CAPE Inspires Girls With STEM Hugh McMillan April 19, 2016 STEM--science, technology, engineering and math--is the theme of the day in education.
	The marijuana store in Key Center could close by July 1 Ted Olinger April 3, 2016 The Pierce County Council voted Dec. 15 to hold a one-issue advisory-only election April 26 to gauge whether or not local residents want retail marijuana stores and growers to operate in unincorporated areas of Pierce County, like the Key Peninsula.
	Local teens arrested for alleged sexual assault Ted Olinger April 3, 2016 Three Key Peninsula males aged 13, 14 and 17 were arrested March 17 for their roles in an alleged violent sexual assault on a 15-year-old girl at her Lakebay residence March 14.
	The Mustard Seed has sprouted Ted Olinger April 3, 2016 Affordable senior housing. Aging in place. Bracing for the "silver tsunami." No, it's not Bernie Sanders talking.
	Parks Appreciation Day: a great way to invest in your community Scott Gallacher April 2, 2016 Key Pen Parks staff and supporters have an extra spring in our steps as we look forward to some exciting times in 2016.
	Opening Day marks the return of youth baseball Matthew Dean April 2, 2016 Young athletes and their families turned out in droves March 19 for the annual festivities surrounding Key Peninsula Little League's (KPLL) Opening Day Jamboree.
	Former Vaughn Union/PHS teacher turns 105 Colleen Slater April 2, 2016 "I’ve lived all over the place," said Dorothy Lusby several years ago.
	Marnie Farmer’s opens doors with vintage and handmade goods Irene Torres April 2, 2016 There is no more "Makin’ Bacon" at the corner of 134th Avenue and the Key Peninsula Highway, where Marnie Kirk has reopened her vintage and handmade home decor store, "Marnie Farmer’s."
	Doug MacLeod Live: Exactly Like This Irene Torres April 2, 2016 It was the third concert for songwriter Doug MacLeod at the Blend Wine Shop in Key Center, where he played and sang to a sold-out house Mar. 12.
	Lakebay Marina aims for April 1 reopening Danna Webster April 2, 2016 On Friday, Feb. 26, Pierce County employees boarded up the entrance to Lakebay Marina for the third time in a year.