Christina T Henry is a freelance journalist reporting on local news from the Kitsap Peninsula and beyond. Chris lives in Port Orchard and formerly wrote for the Kitsap Sun. Her beats have included education, local government and that quirky and capricious grab-bag we call community news. She enjoys our beautiful PNW trails, open water swimming and cycling.
Jul 28, 2025
Five students from Gig Harbor and Tacoma spent a sizable chunk of their summer break researching and interviewing candidates for the 26th District state Senate seat.
Jun 23, 2025
Peninsula High hasn’t been upgraded since 2004, and parts of it were built in 1946. GHHS was built in 1978 and last renovated in 1991.
Jun 16, 2025
Aramark takes over the contract from Sodexo starting next fall. Here’s what will be on the menu.
Jun 09, 2025
The school couldn’t celebrate its 50th anniversary due to COVID, but it didn’t miss out on the opportunity to mark its 55th.
May 22, 2025
The policy said that the district could fire teachers whose online speech “has an adverse impact on district operations.”
May 21, 2025
The TideHawks NJROTC team from the Peninsula School District will represent Washington state in the 250th National Memorial Day Parade on Monday.
May 07, 2025
Peninsula School District says it is involuntarily transferring 24 teachers, including some elementary STEM specialists, to head off a budget crisis.
May 01, 2025
The district is recommending Core Knowledge Language Arts, and not the controversial Wit & Wisdom, as its elementary English curriculum.
Apr 24, 2025
Peninsula School District’s HIB report shows reports of racist and homophobic bullying increased dramatically in the past three years.
Apr 14, 2025
The district says the principal changes will bring fresh perspectives into schools and will help leaders grow. Many parents and staff say they felt “blindsided.”