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Megan Stephenson

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Poulsbo port commissioners told: Expenses must be authorized in advance

The issue arose after Commissioner Stephen Swann asked the City of Poulsbo for reimbursement for expenses he incurred…

Sound Works Executive Director Bob Middlebrook

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Unable to find a home, Sound Works closes

Chris Osmanson, 18, began visiting Sound Works Job Center about six months ago to find employment. Because the…

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Medical cannabis permitted in city

Local residents are now legally allowed to grow medical marijuana in Poulsbo, abiding by the state and local…

Mac Bowers

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Suquamish Tribe donates $100K to Village Green Foundation

Suquamish Tribe Chairman Leonard Forsman said the Village Green Foundation's community center is something he can get behind…

Axe Handle Cafe owners Amy and Mark Anderson opened the cafe to give the Kingston community another choice in dining.

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Axe Handle Cafe built ‘about Kingston, for Kingston’

The Axe Handle Cafe is a nod to Kingston’s past and future.

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Officials say more support needed for mental health

When Poulsbo Police are called to the scene of an attempted suicide, or a domestic situation, or any…

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More areas cleared for tribe, state geoduck harvest

For the first time, harvesting of geoduck and other shellfish has been approved just outside Appletree Cove.

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Indianola Port Commissioner Frank resigns from board

Following a tumultuous couple of months, Port of Indianola Commissioner Judith Frank resigned from her position July 29.

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Indianola Port Commissioner Frank resigns from board

Board of Commissioners accepting applications, have 90 days to appoint

Besty Sustad of Kingston told her story of survival at North Kitsap Relay for Life

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North Kitsap Relay for Life raises $57,000

At North Kitsap’s Relay for Life event, Betsy Sustad of Kingston said, “Purple runs in my veins.”

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One family’s struggle with the furlough

This summer, Deborah Simon had the unpleasant task of explaining to her two young daughters why they weren’t…

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Dredging project is less than two months away

The Port of Kingston’s anticipated maintenance dredge will likely start at the end of August or early September.

Scott Strathy of the King County Sheriff's Office is working on a pilot program for law enforcement to better respond to mental illness.

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New ways of responding to mental health crises

A point of frustration for law enforcement officers and families of individuals with mental illness is a lack…

The Scandia Patch was founded 50 years ago by Dwight and Pauline Droz.

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Rebirth of the Scandia Patch

At the Scandia Patch farm stand, newly-built produce stands — painted farm green, honey yellow and raspberry red…

Head to your favorite Kitsap beach this summer

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Kitsap’s Best Beaches | Kitsap Week

Head to these local hotspots for beach fun in the sun.

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Poulsbo City Council raises stormwater rates, will leave more in fund for improvements

The City Council voted to raise to $10.57 the monthly rate residents pay to support the city's stormwater…

Pulling in unison

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The challenge of the Canoe Journey | Paddle to Quinault

Pacific Coast destination poses unfamiliar risks for canoe families.

A pod of orca whales made an appearance in Liberty Bay July 18. The whales made it up past the Poulsbo Yacht Club.

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Transient orcas hunt in Liberty Bay Thursday

Flipping and swimming about, a pod of at least five transient orcas, known as Bigg's whales, were spotted…

Kingston Adventures employee Dylan Szerlog carefully moving the board the seal is on to a safe place away from people.

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Abandoned seal seeks refuge on paddleboard

UPDATED: What to do when you find a seal. When kids from Kingston Adventures came in to the…

Kingston Adventures employee Dylan Szerlog carefully moving the board the seal is on to a safe place away from people.

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Paddleboard lesson becomes lesson on seal encounters

A paddleboard outing turned out to be a lesson in what to do when you find a baby…