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    Local teen wins 2014 Indie Music Channel awards
    By Leslie Kelly • May 16, 2014 6:22 pm

    After just a couple of years performing, Afton Prater has met another one of her goals. She’s walked a red carpet.

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    Development still pending near Tracyton
    Development still pending near Tracyton
    By Leslie Kelly • May 15, 2014 2:27 pm

    The developer of a proposed nine home subdivision near Tracyton is asking Kitsap County to give him a variance that will allow him to go forward with his project.

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    Kitsap County residents relatively healthy, but more live in poverty
    Kitsap County residents relatively healthy, but more live...
    By Leslie Kelly • May 15, 2014 1:50 pm

    The number of young people in Kitsap County who report that they have seriously considered attempting suicide is increasing. The number of adult drug-related deaths in the county is going up. And the number of resident living in poverty is risin

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    A week later, man from crash still in intensive care
    A week later, man from crash still in...
    By Leslie Kelly • May 14, 2014 6:37 pm

    The man suffered a medical emergency and lost control of his vehicle ending up in Sinclair Inlet at the end of Trenton Avenue.

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    A kitten hangs on tight to Kaitlin Hibbs at the KHS shelter. The shelter is looking for people to foster kittens.
    Spring means kittens, kittens, kittens
    By Leslie Kelly • May 14, 2014 6:31 pm

    If this year is anything like previous years, there’ll be crates and cages just about everywhere

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    Fire district looking at raises for management
    Fire district looking at raises for management
    By Leslie Kelly • May 14, 2014 6:03 pm

    Raises ranging from 5 to 10 percent are being proposed by Fire Chief Scott Weninger

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    A Suquamish Police diver helps extricate a car out of Sinclair Inlet Thursday morning. The driver of the vehicle was rescued and is being treated at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.
    Man survives watery crash into Sinclair Inlet
    By Leslie Kelly • May 8, 2014 4:38 pm

    The driver of a white Cadilac was pulled from his car after it was submerged in the water off Bachman Park shortly after 10 a.m. this morning and given cardiopulmonary resuscitation. The man survived and is being treated at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.

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    They could be our girls
    They could be our girls
    By Leslie Kelly • May 8, 2014 1:01 pm

    Many days have passed since the kidnapping, and the U.S. has finally issued a statement.

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    Linda Joyce has been executive director of the Kitsap YWCA for 20 yeasrs.
    She’s dedicated her career to helping others
    By Leslie Kelly • May 7, 2014 6:06 pm

    After 20 years as executive director at the Kitsap YWCA, Linda Joyce has decided to retire

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    The Trails at Silverdale expected to break ground in June
    The Trails at Silverdale expected to break ground...
    By Leslie Kelly • May 7, 2014 5:24 pm

    A park-like atmosphere, with a water fountain, outdoor fire pits and places to just sit and enjoy nature are planned

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    They could be our girls
    They could be our girls
    By Leslie Kelly • May 7, 2014 5:20 pm

    Many days have passed since the kidnapping, and the U.S. has finally issued a statement.

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    More Kitsap residents living in poverty, report shows
    More Kitsap residents living in poverty, report shows
    By Leslie Kelly • May 7, 2014 5:13 pm

    Findings in the 2014 Kitsap County Public Health District’s Core Public Health Indicators report were released Tuesday

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    One of the best places in Elaine Turso’s new location is her hot pink wall where a reminder about beauty is painted. She now has rooms for all her props and fashions.
    Elaine Turso Photography finds a new home
    By Leslie Kelly • May 7, 2014 5:10 pm

    Now, she’s across the street at 286 Fourth Street, Suite 201, above the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce office.

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    Cliff Higashi and Dena Barrios help with a past Greendrinks event.
    Silverdale Greendrinks is more than just green drinks
    By Leslie Kelly • May 1, 2014 5:40 pm

    Whenever there’s mention of Greendrinks, a picture comes to mind of a frothy glass of 7-Up mixed with a dip of lime sherbet. But according to organizers of Silverdale Greendrinks, that’s not at all what Greendrinks is about.

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    Driving while … what?
    Driving while … what?
    By Leslie Kelly • May 1, 2014 1:48 pm

    What I found was not only disturbing but completely mind-blowing.

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    YWCA Director Linda Joyce is stepping down
    YWCA Director Linda Joyce is stepping down
    By Leslie Kelly • April 30, 2014 7:48 pm

    Longtime executive director of the Kitsap YWCA Linda Joyce announced her retirement last week during the 25th annual Women of Achievement luncheon.

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    Gun range ordinance on to commissioners
    Gun range ordinance on to commissioners
    By Leslie Kelly • April 30, 2014 7:25 pm

    After more than two years in the making, the committee studying the issue signed off on an ordinance last week

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    CKFR chief seeks pay raises for administrative staff
    CKFR chief seeks pay raises for administrative staff
    By Leslie Kelly • April 30, 2014 7:23 pm

    At the same time commissioners from the Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue District are pondering closing a fire station, they’re looking at pay raises for the administrative staff.

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    CK Fire must respond to union’s allegations
    CK Fire must respond to union’s allegations
    By Leslie Kelly • April 30, 2014 7:16 pm

    On Monday, CKFR Chief Scott Weninger said the district stands firm that it did not engage in any unfair labor practice

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    Jean Sherbesman
    Sherbesman served in the Women’s Royal Air Force
    By Leslie Kelly • April 29, 2014 7:50 pm

    Sherbesman, who turns 92 this month, has lived in Silverdale since 1972. She ended up on the Kitsap Peninsula after she married a man named Bill from Seattle

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