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    Horse killed in possible cougar attack
    Horse killed in possible cougar attack
    By Celeste Cornish • February 5, 2015 8:51 pm

    Authorities reported that a horse might have been killed in a cougar attack Feb. 4 on a South Kitsap ranch, according to Q13Fox.com.

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    There are several firework stands in the the City of Port Orchard and in unincorporated Kitsap County. Firework sales begin Friday
    Sale of fireworks begin Friday in Kitsap County
    By Celeste Cornish • June 27, 2013 12:31 pm

    According to state law, fireworks can only be sold from noon to 11 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. from June 29 to July 4. On July 5, fireworks can be sold from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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    Wrestling: South Kitsap relishes chance to compete at home for a change
    Wrestling: South Kitsap relishes chance to compete at...
    By Celeste Cornish • January 21, 2011 6:49 pm

    Ringing alarms once sounded at 4 a.m. to wake wrestlers for bus rides across Snoqualmie Pass. While those long-distance tournament…

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    Body found in Grays Harbor County identified as Kingston woman
    Body found in Grays Harbor County identified as...
    By Celeste Cornish • October 25, 2009 6:45 pm

    GRAYS HARBOR — A Grays Harbor County official has confirmed a body washed ashore Oct. 23 is that of Kingston…

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    Entries at the Bras for a Cause event are decorated with a variety of mediums like this one from last year that was made up of ribbons signifying breast cancer awareness.
    Bras for a Cause: Excuse me, but your...
    By Celeste Cornish • October 8, 2009 6:43 pm

    A local fundraiser is celebrating spunk, style and underwear best suited to be seen and not worn.

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    Paris Harrison (left) and Alanna Nixon
    Teens tackling adult-sized fundraiser
    By Celeste Cornish • September 24, 2009 5:26 pm

    Call it divine intervention, delivered via a phone call.

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    Paris Harrison (left) and Alanna Nixon
    Teens tackling adult-sized fundraiser
    By Celeste Cornish • September 24, 2009 5:00 pm

    Call it divine intervention, delivered via a phone call.

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    Hirsch is crowned Miss Kingston 2009
    Hirsch is crowned Miss Kingston 2009
    By Celeste Cornish • July 19, 2009 12:39 am

    Tanya Hirsch, the daughter of Francie and Deren Hirsch was crowned Miss Kingston 2009 this evening at the pageant held…

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    Junkets to D.C. the wrong idea at the wrong time
    Junkets to D.C. the wrong idea at the...
    By Celeste Cornish • March 19, 2009 1:58 pm

    South Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido this week mailed out a press release heralding her return from a taxpayer-funded, four-day…

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    Miss Poulsbo 2009 Heidi Nicks (left) and Miss Kitsap 2009 Hannah Orando congratulate each other after winning their respective crowns Saturday.
    Miss Kitsap, Poulsbo win over crowds
    By Celeste Cornish • January 15, 2009 5:00 pm

    Within moments of being crowned, it was already clear the new Miss Kitsap, Hannah Orando, 18, has an entourage. The Central Kitsap High School senior’s friends swamped the front of the stage as soon as they were allowed and plotted on how to celebrate their friend’s new title.

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    Miss Poulsbo 2009 Heidi Nicks (left) and Miss Kitsap 2009 Hannah Orando congratulate each other after winning their respective crowns Saturday night.
    Miss Kitsap, Poulsbo win over crowds
    By Celeste Cornish • January 14, 2009 8:54 pm

    Within moments of being crowned, it was already clear the new Miss Kitsap, Hannah Orando, 18, has an entourage. The…

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    Miss Kitsap 2009 winner Hannah Orando holds the hand of her Little Sister Morgan Pullom as she is crowned by outgoing Miss Kitsap Samantha Przybylek Saturday night.
    Miss Kitsap, Poulsbo win over crowds
    By Celeste Cornish • January 14, 2009 8:45 pm

    Within moments of being crowned, it was already clear the new Miss Kitsap, Hannah Orando, 18, has an entourage. The…

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    Businesses still assessing damage from snow storm
    Businesses still assessing damage from snow storm
    By Celeste Cornish • January 2, 2009 3:41 pm

    Kitsap retailers were dealt a cruel hand when unusually harsh weather hit during what should have been their busiest time of year. Elbow room was the only thing in short supply at the Kitsap Mall as shoppers mobbed the post-storm bargains. Bad weather kept some home for a while, but once the snow began to thaw, the money flowed like snow melting downhill.

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    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    By Celeste Cornish • December 23, 2008 2:28 am

    With nearly a foot of snow on the ground, it’s darn near impossible to not feel festive. With Kitsap County looking more like a scene from the classic “A Christmas Story” than the Rock’s version of “Walking Tall,” (which was actually set in Kitsap County) the little kid in all of us has hopefully surfaced this week.

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    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    By Celeste Cornish • December 23, 2008 2:10 am

    With nearly a foot of snow on the ground, it’s darn near impossible to not feel festive. With Kitsap County looking more like a scene from the classic “A Christmas Story” than the Rock’s version of “Walking Tall,” (which was actually set in Kitsap County) the little kid in all of us has hopefully surfaced this week.

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    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    The holiday spirit fits in a DVD player
    By Celeste Cornish • December 23, 2008 12:58 am

    With nearly a foot of snow on the ground, it’s darn near impossible to not feel festive. With Kitsap County looking more like a scene from the classic “A Christmas Story” than the Rock’s version of “Walking Tall,” (which was actually set in Kitsap County) the little kid in all of us has hopefully surfaced this week.

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    Come on over, the water ride’s free
    Come on over, the water ride’s free
    By Celeste Cornish • December 5, 2008 5:37 pm

    Visitor bureau partners with hotels to fill rooms.

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    Michael Willis snaps a photo on his cell phone of his friend Jeff Bassett posing with a cutout of Barack Obama at the Democrats' election party Tuesday night at Silverdale Beach Hotel.
    Obama-Biden’s the ticket for Kitsap
    By Celeste Cornish • November 5, 2008 10:15 am

    Array

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    People in attendance at the Democratic election party at the Silverdale Beach Hotel rejoice after Barack Obama was named the projected winner Tuesday night.
    Obama-Biden’s the ticket for Kitsap
    By Celeste Cornish • November 5, 2008 1:10 pm

    Ask East Bremerton resident Cherry Rachal where she’ll be on Jan. 20, 2009. Even if you don’t she’ll likely tell…

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    Obama-Biden’s the ticket for Kitsap
    Obama-Biden’s the ticket for Kitsap
    By Celeste Cornish • November 4, 2008 11:12 pm

    Ask East Bremerton resident Cherry Rachal where she’ll be on Jan. 20, 2009. Even if you don’t she’ll likely tell you anyway. Rachal, it just so happens, will be attending the inauguration of the presumed presidential victor, a certain Sen. Barack Obama.

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    Bauer says election makes him feel legit
    Bauer says election makes him feel legit
    By Celeste Cornish • November 5, 2008 1:30 am

    Steve Bauer feels like a legitimate county commissioner now. Bauer, who was appointed to finish out Chris Endresen’s unexpired term…

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    Bauer projected winner over LaCelle
    Bauer projected winner over LaCelle
    By Celeste Cornish • November 5, 2008 1:29 am

    Steve Bauer feels like a legitimate county commissioner now. Bauer, who was appointed to finish out Chris Endresen’s unexpired term about a year and a half ago, was the voters’ clear choice in Tuesday’s general election.
    In the early returns, which posted on the Kitsap County Auditor’s Web page at 8:15 p.m., he was enjoying a decisive 60 percent lead over Republican challenger Sandra LaCelle.

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    Bauer wins comissioner’s seat; update of state and local races
    Bauer wins comissioner’s seat; update of state and...
    By Celeste Cornish • November 5, 2008 1:28 am

    Steve Bauer feels like a legitimate county commissioner now. Bauer, who was appointed to finish out Chris Endresen’s unexpired term about a year and a half ago, was the voters’ clear choice in Tuesday’s general election.
    In the early returns, which posted on the Kitsap County Auditor’s Web page at 8:15 p.m., he was enjoying a decisive 60 percent lead over Republican challenger Sandra LaCelle.

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