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    Articles by Kristin Okinaka
    Who is right when it comes to civil rights?
    Who is right when it comes to civil...
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 23, 2012 3:18 pm

    Central Kitsap students begin research project which will conclude in presentations to community members

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    Residents comment on updated county UGAs
    Residents comment on updated county UGAs
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 15, 2012 7:03 pm

    Many say areas with existing utilities are ‘urban areas’

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    County seeks to ‘save’ by holding morning meetings
    County seeks to ‘save’ by holding morning meetings
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 15, 2012 7:02 pm

    Residents criticize idea, say it would limit peoples’ access

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    Kelsey Johnston
    It’s more than just selling cookies
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 15, 2012 6:58 pm

    Girl Scouts celebrate nonprofit’s 100th anniversary.

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    Students of Klahowya Secondary School's History Bowl team practice a few round of questions last week after school. The school will host the state championships of the National History Bowl and Bee Saturday.
    Getting their history on
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 13, 2012 7:32 pm

    Klahowya to host state championships for National History Bowl and Bee and, school’s team already qualifying for nationals

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    Discussions continue on levy for Bremerton schools
    Discussions continue on levy for Bremerton schools
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 10, 2012 4:23 pm

    Nothing about a levy to cover an estimated $11 million in needed work has been finalized or even approved by the Bremerton School Board, but discussions are ongoing.

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    Paving the way for high achievement of all students
    Paving the way for high achievement of all...
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 10, 2012 4:14 pm

    Improvement plan for Bremerton High School underway

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    Lorrine Lee received the 2011 art educator of the year award by the Washington Art Education Association. She retired from teaching art at Olympic High School last year.
    Three decades made a difference
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 3, 2012 5:40 pm

    Former Olympic High School art teacher leaves lasting effect

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    County presents alternatives for UGA updates
    County presents alternatives for UGA updates
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 3, 2012 5:26 pm

    Public hearing on the alternatives scheduled for Feb. 6

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    Executive director of StandUp For Kids Bremerton
    Getting teen homelessness out of the shadows
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 2, 2012 6:12 pm

    During the summer months, Jo Clark is hitting the local garage sales to find good deals. The deals aren’t for her — or anyone she knows.

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    Nick Hnatovic
    Menu changes
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 2, 2012 6:10 pm

    USDA reveals “historic” school meals plans, little change for local schools already on board

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    Kalee Anderson
    Menu changes
    By Kristin Okinaka • February 2, 2012 6:08 pm

    USDA reveals “historic” school meals plans, little change for local schools already on board

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    Children and others in the community help give Ladder 51 a big push into Station 51 on Silverdale Way Saturday. The 105-foot ladder engine is the newest addition to Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue's fleet.
    Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue reaches new heights
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 31, 2012 5:29 pm

    A new-used fire engine with a 105-foot ladder has been with Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue since the end of May. Last Saturday, Ladder 51 entered service with a ceremony and community open house.

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    A new design concept of a new Silverdale library as part of the Central Kitsap Community Campus. This is a view looking south from the Haselwood Family YMCA.
    Kitsap Regional Library explores options for a new...
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 31, 2012 4:59 pm

    It’s been 14 years since discussions first began about having a new library in Silverdale. Discussions still continue.

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    Central Kitsap School District prepares for cuts — with community’s help
    Central Kitsap School District prepares for cuts —...
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 27, 2012 11:15 am

    It was like drafting for a fantasy football team, but there were no weak players. And it was unlikely that people were participating for the fun of it.

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    No secret, students use tobacco
    No secret, students use tobacco
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 26, 2012 4:49 pm

    The Central Kitsap School District is in the midst of updating its tobacco use policy and while already prohibited from being used on school property, some students say smoking or chewing tobacco can be a problem.

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    A Kitsap County plow scrapes days of hardpack snow from the northbound lane of Kitsap Lake   Road NS Friday afternoon. The county also laid down 150
    After snow, it’s business as usual
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 26, 2012 4:45 pm

    All that remained Monday from last week’s anticipated snowfall were large clumps of snow and thousands of tons of dirt mixtures piled in corners of parking lots and thin layers of snow that hadn’t melted yet in some shady areas.

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    No secret, students use tobacco
    No secret, students use tobacco
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 23, 2012 8:07 pm

    The Central Kitsap School District is in the midst of updating its tobacco use policy and while already prohibited from being used on school property, some students say smoking or chewing tobacco can be a problem.

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    College Goal Sunday coming to Olympic College
    College Goal Sunday coming to Olympic College
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 23, 2012 8:06 pm

    Most people like “free money.” Properly filling out forms is one way some are able to receive it to pay for higher education.

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    CKSD releases ‘discussion’ list, many teachers see as a programs cut list
    CKSD releases ‘discussion’ list, many teachers see as...
    By Kristin Okinaka • January 20, 2012 2:47 pm

    Discussions about the looming reductions and cuts to next school year’s budget for the Central Kitsap School District are nothing new. Now there are potential programs and positions added into the discussions that are causing some teachers uncertainties.

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