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Advanced foreign language classes dwindling

Budget cuts slash upper division language classes at North Kitsap and Kingston high schools.

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Plans to bring Babe Ruth World Series underway

Committee rallying for volunteer support to host 2012 championship.

Michelle Woodward stands on Fjord Drive in Poulsbo. The stretch of road is part of the Poulsbo Marathon.

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Poulsbo Marathon draws unexpected numbers

POULSBO — When Michelle Woodward began planning for the Poulsbo Marathon last year, there were doubts about how much…

Assistant coach Tara Curtis helps a player practice her kills before a match against Sequim High on Oct. 5.

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Viking volleyball set on state

The North Kitsap High volleyball team has a legitimate shot at a state championship run. The team is…

Senior defensive back Tucker Bowman

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Bucs lose shot at league title

A quick start for the Bucs, ends with another Sequim victory

Culinary arts instructor Aaron Covey helps sophomores Ashley Beaudet and Megan Helsley prepare ingredients for the morning prep list on Oct.5 at the Odin Inn. The Inn is part of the career and technical education program at North Kitsap High School.

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Odin Inn students cook up travel plans

As North Kitsap High School students at the Odin Inn don their chef coats preparing for another day…

The Viking volleyball team huddles before their match against Sequim High on Oct. 5.

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Vikings serve for a cause

Tara Curtis’ nephew is part of a growing statistic: he is on the autism spectrum. Because of her…

Students at Wolfle Elementary catch up on their reading in the computer lab on Sept. 30.

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Full-day kindergarten costly for some North Kitsap parents

Whether or not parents foot the bill for full-day kindergarten in North Kitsap depends on where their children…

Athletic medicine students practice bandaging each other up after school in the athletic training room at North Kitsap High School. The students at North are now trained for assisting emergency response teams in the case of a disaster.

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A new level of treatment

POULSBO—Typically, they handle taping ankles and applying bandages. Now, the athletic medicine students at North Kitsap are learning…

A ceremony for a $10

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Field D plans ramped up with donation

POULSBO­­—Field D in Snider Park will receive much needed renovations this year after the Snider Park board of…

Anna Smallbeck holds her prize winning Flemish Giant rabbit

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Despite low numbers, FFA student brings home awards

At North Kitsap High School, few students can say they earned medals for competing in FFA competitions, and…

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Crowded Kingston High seeks relief

Kingston High School’s increased enrollment, which has surpassed projections by 50 students, is proving to be a strain…

The North Kitsap cross country team trains behind the high school.

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Passing the torch

Carb-starved and tired, a large group of students from the North Kitsap cross country team ready their plates…

Swimmers from the Kitsap Water Blossoms train in the Kitsap Community Pool on Tuesday

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Sync or swim: Water Blossoms start training

Since she began working with the Kitsap Water Blossoms six years ago, assistant coach Kathryn Surber has seen…

Ian Patrick

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Kingston High librarian’s adventure is one for the pages

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Bethany Aban (Above) dives into the North Kitsap Community Pool during a practice meet on Monday

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Benefiting from a cooperative rivalry

NORTH KITSAP — Greg Braun stood at the edge of the community pool, coaching the Viking swim team…

Kingston Buccaneers running back Lou Hecker shows the potential of the Bucs football team this season. Hecker had 245 rushing yards against the Bainbridge Island Spartans in a preseason game on Friday

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One heck of a player

KINGSTON — As Lou Hecker grew up, he knew he’d spend his Friday nights in high school on…

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Lifelong War returns to The Charleston in Bremerton

Bremerton hardcore punk band Life Long War returns to The Charleston Music Venue, 333 N. Callow Ave., Bremerton,…

The Viking's cross country team runs behind North Kitsap High School during their last practice on Wednesday

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Benefiting from experience

Coaching technique allows Viking runners learn from each other.

The Kingston Buccaneers cross country team during practice on Wednesday

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Kingston cross country team raises the bar

By KIPP ROBERTSON krobertson@northkitsapherald.com KINGSTON — The Kingston Buccaneers cross country team went to state last season and new…