Young people in the Gig Harbor area visit hospitals for suicidal ideation at a higher rate than other areas of Pierce County. Mental health professionals are gathering with parents, caregivers and educators to tackle the problem.
A judge sentenced Jordan Roy Henderson, 36, to a minimum of 66 years in prison.
The district paid just shy of $670,000 for the 1.46 acre property in what an administrator called a “strategic purchase.”
District leaders, responding to concern from parents over screen time in schools, are tapping the brakes on the use of digital technology in teaching and learning.
The team finished just a few overall points behind Class 4A Newport, tying with Newport in the speech completion.
Josh Zarling will take over from Mike Benoit at Peninsula High School next school year.
The $3.1 million field project will include a resurfaced track, lights, bleachers and likely a new scoreboard.
John McDaniel, Enrico Shein, Sydney Gardner and Derek Liu make up the team of local students competing in the 2026 JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl Championship.
The academy will open a remote hub at Tacoma Narrows Airport will open this fall thanks to a budget proviso from the Legislature.
Aumi Lynn Webster was at least the fourth Peninsula School District student to die by suicide in the past two years. Aumi’s mother is speaking out in hopes of reducing the stigma associated with suicide and mental health.
