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    Articles by Ken Park
    The Suquamish Tribe laid to rest former Suquamish Tribal Chairman Richard Belmont Jr. on what would have been his 82nd birthday on July 24.
    Former Suquamish Tribal Chairman laid to rest
    By Ken Park • July 29, 2021 1:30 am

    Former chairman of the Suquamish Tribe Richard Belmont Jr., who played a critical role in the success of the tribe,…

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    The brick flooring and wood paneling is original to the Olympic Hotel now called Hotel Scandi. Ken Park/North Kitsap Herald photos
    Hotel to open in downtown Poulsbo
    By Ken Park • July 29, 2021 1:30 am

    While an official opening date is still in the works, soon visitors will be able to stay right in the…

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    Police reform bills in effect
    By Ken Park • July 27, 2021 1:30 am

    Over the weekend several bills having to do with police reform went into effect and may change the way local…

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    Dian Lenius, Poulsbo’s director of Engineering, inspects the walls that separate the road from the shared-use path on the roundabout project.
    Johnson Parkway Roundabout full speed ahead
    By Ken Park • July 26, 2021 1:30 am

    The Johnson Parkway-Highway 305 roundabout project is coming along as Poulsbo hears an update from the city’s Engineering Department.

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    Teen gets 16 years for killing Suquamish man
    Teen gets 16 years for killing Suquamish man
    By Ken Park • July 26, 2021 1:30 am

    Robert Fleeks Jr., 19, was sentenced Friday to 16 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Suquamish Tribal member…

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    Daughters of Norway, Nina Greig Lodge #40 Viking Fest 2018. (courtesy photo).
    Daughters of Norway group to tour Poulsbo
    By Ken Park • July 21, 2021 1:30 am

    The 56th Grand Lodge Biennial Daughters of Norway Convention is coming to Kitsap County with a special stop in “Little…

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    Bob Netzel
    3 vie for Village Green position
    By Ken Park • July 21, 2021 1:30 am

    As election primaries approach Aug. 3 there is only one race in North Kitsap to keep an eye on as…

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    Poulsbo OKs .1% sales tax to support affordable...
    By Ken Park • July 19, 2021 1:30 am

    The city of Poulsbo has approved a .1 percent increase in sales tax, the revenues of which would go toward…

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    Aftermath of a container full of live fireworks that caught fire in Suquamish. Courtesy Photo
    Spent fireworks spark destructive blaze in Suquamish
    By Ken Park • July 19, 2021 1:30 am

    A trailer full of fireworks was accidentally ignited, leading it to be engulfed in flames in the early morning hours…

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    Over the summer the North Kitsap Community Pool has undergone some renovations that will allow for North Kitsap School District to host diving competitions in the 2021-22 school year. (Courtesy Photo)
    NK Pool renovations to bring back competitive diving
    By Ken Park • July 17, 2021 1:30 am

    The North Kitsap Community pool will be reopening this fall following modifications to bring back diving competitions.

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    The Seawolf Diner made its first appearance in Kingston during the 4th of July parade. Courtesy Photos
    Seawolf Diner brings breakfast back to Kingston
    By Ken Park • July 17, 2021 1:30 am

    Breakfast is on in Kingston with the opening of the Seawolf Diner next to the Firehouse Theater.

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    Fire Cares surprised so many seniors need help
    By Ken Park • July 15, 2021 1:30 am

    When the Fire Cares program began in January, it set out to help people dealing with mental health and substance…

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    The Slab,a name for the old basketball courts in Suquamish, now the name of a pizzeria. (courtesy photo)
    The Slab opens in Suquamish
    By Ken Park • July 9, 2021 1:30 am

    You can now grab a slice and soda at The Slab, a new pizza joint in Suquamish.

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    NKSD AGATE program not expanding
    By Ken Park • July 6, 2021 1:30 am

    Schools will have their own Highly Capable programs

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    When Christian Liden came back from his gem hunting trip, he knew he would need to propose to his girlfriend before the secret was blown, so he bought a band and had some of the gems he found made into a temporary ring, while they work with jewelers to make the real deal. Courtesy Photos
    Poulsbo man travels nation for engagement ring elements
    By Ken Park • July 1, 2021 1:30 am

    Buying an engagement ring is a big step in a relationship, but Christian Liden, 26, of Poulsbo is going the…

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    Stonechild “Stoney” Chiefstick
    Family of Chiefstick suing Poulsbo over his shooting...
    By Ken Park • July 1, 2021 1:30 am

    The family of Stonechild Chiefstick filed a lawsuit against the city of Poulsbo in federal court Thursday, almost two years…

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    Boy, rescuer both need help of bystanders near...
    By Ken Park • June 30, 2021 1:30 am

    A 10-year-old boy swept out to sea at Point No Point in Hansville was rescued by local bystanders, one of…

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    Cranes are often part of the Seattle skyline, but it seems one has crossed the water to be (temporarily) part of the Poulsbo skyline. (Courtesy Photo)
    New boat ramp goes in at Port of...
    By Ken Park • June 28, 2021 1:30 am

    The Port of Poulsbo has begun construction of a new boat launch into the marina over by the Sea Discovery…

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    Hydroplane flips onto Poulsbo driver, killing him
    Hydroplane flips onto Poulsbo driver, killing him
    By Ken Park • June 28, 2021 1:30 am

    A Poulsbo man was killed during the opening races of the Richland hydroplane Regatta June 25.

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    <em>Front: an original message was written by couple married in 2013.</em>
Courtesy photos
    Message in a bottle from Poulsbo to Canada
    By Ken Park • June 21, 2021 1:30 am

    A message in a bottle from a couple married in Poulsbo in 2013 found its way to the shores of…

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