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Laura Kneib learned soap making from her mother. Four years ago, she turned her eco-friendly soap making into a lucrative business.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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F.R.O.G. Soap born from owner’s ‘idle hands’

BREMERTON — When Laura Kneib decided to fend off the downfall of “idle hands,” she did so with…

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Bremerton School District plans to begin installing turf field after 2016-17 school year

BREMERTON — Bremerton School District is moving toward installing an artificial turf field at the high school football…

Bill Barnum, a roller derby referee, poses with roller derby gear for Elaine Turso’s Dudes Against Human Trafficking calendar, available for puchase at elainetursophotography.com. When Barnum applied to participate in the calendar, he said, “As a past member of BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse), I have seen the impact that any abuse against another human being can have. As a parent of a special child, my wife and I know firsthand what damage can mean long term to a child.”                                Elaine Turso Photography

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Challengers for Change: Online project to raise awareness, funds to fight human trafficking

BREMERTON — Elaine Turso, creator of the Dudes Against Human Trafficking “dudoir” calendar, has another project to help…

Students add boxes of cereal at the front of View Ridge Elementary. The school-wide goal for the food drive was 500 boxes, which was met Monday, Dec. 12.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Student-led food drive blows goal ‘out of the water,’ collects more than 600 boxes of cereal

BREMERTON — In this season of giving, one elementary school has turned a monthly leadership theme of generosity…

Mary Eklund, left, of Four Foot Photography photographs Santa Jeff Berger with a dog at Kitsap Humane Society’s Santa Paws event Dec. 11.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Cats and dogs and pigs and spiders: Santa visits all at Kitsap Humane Society

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Ryan Downey, left, and Zachary Darner, right, sit surrounded by may of the toys they collected for their Kids Helping Kids toy drive.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Kids Helping Kids toy drive receives ‘overwhelming’ community response, extends drive to 3 p.m. Dec. 19

CENTRAL KITSAP — When Zachary Darner, 7, and Ryan Downey, 9, set out to start collecting toys for…

Concept art for the new Central Kitsap High School and Central Kitsap Middle School campus.                                Photo courtesy of Central Kitsap School District

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Final floor plan for new CKSD campus about ‘45 days away’

CENTRAL KITSAP — The floor plan for the new high school and middle school campus in Central Kitsap…

Santa Tim Carter reads to a little girl during a holiday event.                                Photo courtesy of Tim Carter

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Being Santa Claus

“There’s a lot of mystique about the whole Santa thing and the whole Christmas thing,” said Dennis Simpson.

Severe water main break quickly fixed by Silverdale Water, contractor

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Severe water main break quickly fixed by Silverdale Water, contractor

SILVERDALE — A quick response and great teamwork between Silverdale Water District and contractors Caseco, Inc., fixed what…

Victoria Ahlfors, outreach coordinator for Scarlet Road, stands in front of the donor appreciation wall at the new Scarlet Road location in downtown Bremerton. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Scarlet Road has a new location in Bremerton

BREMERTON — Scarlet Road, a local nonprofit that helps women and girls in the Kitsap Peninsula escape sexual…

Mayor “Chris” Harris is one of the models in Elaine Turso’s Dudes Against Human Trafficking calendar, available through elainetursophotography.com/fundraising.                                Elaine Turso Photography

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‘Dudeoir’ calendar raises awareness, educates about human trafficking

BREMERTON — When Bremerton photographer Elaine Turso, Soroptimist International member and chair of the Polka Dot Powerhouse Bremerton…

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All Teens Matter: Giving children in need the holiday they deserve

During the holiday season, there is an abundance of community organizations that try to appeal to the community’s…

Parking in downtown Bremerton is typically at 80-percent full at any given time, according to City Clerk Shannon Corin.  Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Bremerton parking study identifies problems, possible solutions

BREMERTON — Anyone who frequents downtown Bremerton can agree that finding a parking space close to your destination…

Lovecraft Brewing reaches ‘mind blowing’ milestone

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Lovecraft Brewing reaches ‘mind blowing’ milestone

BREMERTON — “People talk about their kids growing up in the blink of an eye,” said Tasha Wilson,…

K-9 Units: the benefits and importance to the community

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K-9 Units: the benefits and importance to the community

Dedication is incredibly important to law enforcement K-9 units.

Polka Dot Powerhouses collects hygiene products for women in need

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Polka Dot Powerhouses collects hygiene products for women in need

BREMERTON — “Let’s talk about periods.”

The Silverdale community Christmas tree was lit at 6 p.m. Nov. 26.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Annual Silverdale tree lighting kicks off winter holiday season

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Zachary Darner, left, and Noah Darner are brothers. Last year, Noah had a health scare that resulted in three trips to the emergency room, which their mother Beth Friendman Darner described as “really traumatic” for Zachary, who’d always wanted a little brother. Those trips inspired Zachary and his friend, Ryan Downey, to collect toys, stuffed animals and books for hospitalized children to bring a little joy to their holidays.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Local boys collect toys to donate to children in hospitals over the holidays

CENTRAL KITSAP — Zachary Darner, 7, and Ryan Downey, 9, have one goal this holiday season: collecting 50…

BPD K-9 Ando chews on a toy as a reward for succesfully tracking KCSO Deputy Aaron Baker on a training session Nov. 15 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Deep bond between K-9 handlers and their canine partners

Not every dog is suitable for K-9 units. It takes a very specific temperament.

Shop at locally owned businesses in your community on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Support your community: Shop local on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26

BREMERTON — Small Business Saturday: A day for community members to pass up big box stores and patronize…