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The Leash4Lease team recently received the honor of Pet Sitter of the Year by Pet Sitters International.

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Longtime Kitsap business honored as Pet Sitter of the Year

Leash4Lease, a locally owned and operated pet sitting business serving most of Kitsap County, has received the honor…

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The Great Outdoors recently opened in downtown Kingston.

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New Kingston pet shop/lounge helps fund animal rescue nonprofit

You may have noticed that there have been some changes to downtown Kingston lately. One of the most…

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North Kitsap High School Bridge Program student Zach Layton works to organize and stock a shelf with the help of his mother, Red Apple employee and Bridge Program volunteer Tasha Layton.

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NK High’s Bridge Program gives special needs students life skills

If you visit the Red Apple grocery store in Poulsbo on a Tuesday morning, you might see a…

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Food donations outside of Town & Country Market on Bainbridge Island Sept. 23.

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Interfaith Council fundraiser garners over $40,000, 2K pounds of food

The Bainbridge Island-North Kitsap Interfaith Council recently set up tables with volunteers in front of several local grocery…

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A group hangs out in the sauna at Velvaere Nordic Spa near Hansville.

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Kingston couple opens Nordic Spa on their property

A Nordic-inspired spa has opened at a local couple’s home in Kingston with the goal of promoting healing…

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Hudson, a new arrival at Toni’s Ponies, comes over to say hello.

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‘Pony Play’ aims to provide therapeutic experience for kids

Toni’s Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization located in Kingston, has already had a busy summer between…

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Formerly Kingston House, the venue has since changed its name to Anker.

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Kingston wedding venue changes name, adds design residency program

Many residents of the area are familiar with the Kingston House, a wedding venue and vacation rental that…

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Two Kingston High School graduates hug in celebration after receiving their diplomas.

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Buccaneer graduates ready to set sail through adult waters

On June 14, friends and family gathered at North Kitsap Stadium for Kingston High School’s graduation ceremony to…