Christina T Henry

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.

Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge

Dec 31, 2021

District transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.

Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed

Dec 23, 2021

The Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.

Peninsula students not flocking back to school as expected

Dec 18, 2021

An enrollment shortfall could take a toll on Peninsula School District’s budget, but coronavirus recovery funds will help.

Sophia Sandquist gives a high five to Ollie the Otter on the first day of classes at the newly constructed Artondale Elementary School building, on Nov. 22,

Artondale is fourth new elementary building to open since January

Nov 23, 2021

Upbeat music sounded from a speaker outside the new Artondale Elementary School on Monday. A steady stream of cars pulled up in front of the recently completed, two-story building. Staff opened the passenger doors for kids who emerged like rock stars. “Welcome to the first day at your new school!” they were greeted. Some of

Kindergarten teacher Kelli Willson sets up her classroom at the new Swift Water Elementary School in Gig Harbor on Aug. 19. Classes for gra

No class schedule disruptions, but Peninsula teachers ‘overwhelmed’ from filling gaps

Nov 20, 2021

“People say they were ‘December tired’ in October.” — Carol Rivera, president Peninsula Education Association

Gig Harbor eateries: Here’s what’s new and on deck

Nov 13, 2021

Crumbl Cookies is turning heads in the north end of town, and a new fish house is coming to the waterfront among other pending openings.

Peninsula schools’ Test to Stay program working as planned

Nov 08, 2021

Unvaccinated students exposed to COVID-19 now miss a fraction of the in-person learning days formerly lost to quarantine, district officials report.

A child getting. vaccine in his shoulder

Peninsula School District plans vaccine clinics to include students under 12

Oct 29, 2021

District officials have wheels in motion to offer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 at upcoming school-based clinics pending FDA approval of the shot, which came Friday.