Key Peninsula Summer Fun Run results
The results for the Summer Fun Run are officially here. Key Pen parks Coordinator Jess Smeall thanked all participants in an email proclaiming Saturday “a great race day”. “It was […]
‘Summer breeze makes me feel fine’
See the curtains hangin’ in the window In the evening on a Friday night A little light a-shinin’ through the window Lets me know everything’s all right Summer breeze makes […]
Thunder, lightning: Nothing but a passing fancy
“It’s coming,” said my lovely bride as the sky turned dark, the wind picking up steam and ominous clouds rolled in over Drayton’s Passage about 8 last night — as […]
A reflection of two fathers: A note of gratitude for two incredible men
On a lazy Sunday afternoon, I got to thinking: I am one lucky guy. I live in a beautiful place with my lovely bride and our goofy dog. Both seem […]
“Lazy Sunday’ was just what we needed
Good morning Longbranch. I really thought I would wake up to rain this morning. I was wrong. The weather geeks are saying we might see scattered drizzles today with a […]
Key Peninsula Fun Run offers something for everyone
The second Summer Fun Run and Kids Dash at 360 Trails Park on the Key Peninsula Saturday offered something for just about everyone. More than a hundred runners, children and […]
Falling in love with a green-hulled ketch, naming her after the love of his life
John Lytle, of Belfair, claims he knows next to nothing about sailing. He says his wife Ningning repulses at the mention of sailing. “No sailing. Oh no!” he says she […]
Cleanup is a family affair at the Longbranch Cemetery
Jack Brook, of McMinnville, Ore., got on his hands and knees, beads of sweat forming on his bald head, pulling weeds on one corner of the Longbranch Cemetery Saturday morning. […]
Sheepdogs go paw-to-paw at ‘ol McDonald’s farm
George McDonald has a farm in Longbranch, Wash. And on his farm — which is 28 acres of grassy meadows with groves of cedar and Douglas fir — he holds […]
Longbranch Marina regatta, bridge dedication, spirited start of summer season
With the blare of a horn, the 14 sailboats jockeying for position on Filucy Bay were off, sailing for the glory of being crowned this year’s winner of the Longbranch […]
Schooner brings out the sailor in all of us
The sight of a tall ship conjures up images of harpoons, cannons and one-eyed pirates, barely able to stay upright with only a peg for a leg. So when a […]
Volunteers help clean up Key Peninsula beach for Parks Appreciation Day
From the shoulder of State Route 302 in Wauna, Wash., on a blustery Saturday morning, more than 20 volunteers could be seen dotting the beach on the Purdy Sandspit. With […]
Life on a farm with the ‘funny name’
Janice Bryant’s day starts earlier than most people — waking up at 4 a.m., fixing a cup of tea and then off to the shed where Kaukiki Farm’s all-terrain vehicle […]
Loggers, life and Key Peninsula history
On a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon, a small group gathered inside the Key Peninsula History Museum in Vaughn, Wash., to talk about their logging past. Colleen Slater’s smiling face greeted […]
Key Center Library renovation brings more technology, community pride
Key Peninsula residents were treated to more than just a magic show and a little Home-grown bluegrass music at the Key Center Library open house Saturday. They saw what more […]
Purdy Bridge: An engineering gem under your tires
Betty Fengel swears she knows next to nothing about the Purdy Bridge. “I can hear it, I can see it and it is a fact of my life,” said the […]
Longbranch Improvement Club use pancakes to show love of service, sense of family
Greeting just about every person that walked through the double doors of the historic building in Longbranch, Wash., Carolyn Wiley was visibly excited. This was a big deal. Sure, most […]
LAKEBAY MARINA: Restoring a childhood memory brings a maritime relic back to life
Mark Scott’s memories of the Lakebay (Wash.) Marina on Lorenz Road date back to his days as a teenager growing up on the Key Peninsula. He and his two brothers […]
Getting home on the Herron Island ferry
Kevin Kircher is living the dream. Rain, sleet or snow Kircher is the first person off and the last one on the HMC Charlie Wells — a privately owned ferry […]
Beautiful sun is no magic, but KP Civic Center to serve up tricks tonight
Good morning Longbranch. It sure feels good to wake up to bright sunlight streaming in the bedroom. The weather geeks say our high today will top out just north of […]
