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    Articles by Richard D. Oxley
    Port commissioners Tony DeCarlo and Jim Rutledge and Port Manager Brad Miller review an area map to plan expanded boundaries of the port district
    Poulsbo Port District may expand proposed annexation area
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 27, 2013 4:39 pm

    The Port of Poulsbo is preparing to resubmit its request to annex more territory around Liberty Bay, and this time, it could cast a larger net than before.

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    Bicycles line the Edmonds ferry en route to Kingston for the 2012 Kitsap Color Classic.
    20th annual Kitsap Color Classic rolls into town...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 27, 2013 4:34 pm

    Cyclists will roll through Hansville, Kingston, Poulsbo and more on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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    The Poulsbo Port District boundaries are in purple; the Poulsbo city limits are in pink.
    Poulsbo port considers casting larger net for annexation
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 24, 2013 6:34 pm

    In the wake of a failed attempt to place annexation on the November ballot, the Port of Poulsbo is going back to the drawing board. This time, it may be thinking bigger. On Sept. 19, commissioners tossed around ideas for their second effort to annex beyond the port’s current borders, with the aim to place the matter on a special February ballot.

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    Poulsbo City Council keeps interim marijuana regulations
    Poulsbo City Council keeps interim marijuana regulations
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 20, 2013 6:01 pm

    Poulsbo’s final public hearing on marijuana regulations garnered more commentary than last week’s; both from the community and council members.

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    Nate Iott runs through a lumberjack obstacle course at the 2012 Old Mill Days in Port Gamble.
    Old Mill Days returns to Port Gamble
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 20, 2013 4:41 pm

    On Sept. 27-29 Old Mill Days will be in full swing, honoring Port Gamble’s history as a mill town.

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    This mural was painted shortly before Keyport’s Centennial Plus celebration in 2010. It depicts local residents
    Keyport Fest returns to Liberty Bay’s small town...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 20, 2013 4:33 pm

    Keyport celebrates its small-town charm on Sept. 21.

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    From left
    ‘More Norwegian than Norway’: 54 visitors from the...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 20, 2013 4:12 pm

    Poulsbo boasts a Scandivanian heritage and takes pride in its Norwegian-themed downtown. But what would Norwegians think of the town’s take on the old country? “Poulsbo is more Norwegian than Norway,” Terje Thon Stenli said.

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    Toney Rocks comes to Bremerton during a brief Northwestern tour.
    Toney Rocks performs in Bremerton | Kitsap Week
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 13, 2013 4:27 pm

    Fresh off his East Coast tour, progressive blues sensation Toney Rocks touches down in the Northwest for a series of one-man shows, including the Charleston in Bremerton.

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    Alison Standley stars as Kate in the “Wild Party.”
    Staging a ‘Wild Party’ | Kitsap Week
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 13, 2013 4:23 pm

    Bainbridge Performing Arts hosts edgy, mature musical, Sept. 13-15 — Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m.

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    Where to put cannabis shops dominates discussion in Poulsbo
    Where to put cannabis shops dominates discussion in...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 13, 2013 4:06 pm

    Poulsbo’s controversial conversations have not centered on use of marijuana, rather, where to put it.

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    County experiences surge in counterfeit money
    County experiences surge in counterfeit money
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 13, 2013 3:55 pm

    Kitsap County law enforcement officials are facing a rise in counterfeit money passing through the region’s cash registers.

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    BlackBeatBlue musicians include Dave Perry
    Kitsap band makes waves across the Sound |...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 6, 2013 2:38 pm

    The Northwest is known for a regional sound culminating in, and resonating from, Seattle. But one of the area’s more promising up-and-coming bands hails from Kitsap’s own backyard.

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    Courtesy warnings—such as this one placed on a windshield in downtown Poulsbo—may soon be replaced with parking tickets for repeat violators.
    Police start enforcement of downtown parking regulations
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 5, 2013 4:47 pm

    Parking tickets will soon be issued to repeat violators of parking regulations.

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    KPUD may install more Wi-Fi antennas—such as this one mounted on the First Lutheran Church—in downtown Poulsbo to help close coverage gaps.
    KPUD to close coverage gaps in free downtown...
    By Richard D. Oxley • September 5, 2013 4:45 pm

    Utility will remedy gaps in coverage and make Wi-Fi more accessible to smaller devices such as cell phones.

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    Herbal Healing in Gorst serves patients with prescriptions for medical marijuana. Owners want to establish a collective garden in Poulsbo
    Public hearing on new pot rules Sept. 11
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 30, 2013 4:08 pm

    Potential business owners are criticizing the limited space for marijuana gardens in Poulsbo in the wake of newly established regulations for the drug.

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    The Poulso Boat was a model crafted by Ronald Young in a downtown Poulsbo basement from the '30s through the 60s. Today
    Buddies bring Poulsbo Boat back to life
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 30, 2013 3:58 pm

    Jim and David Shields, and Jerry Reitan with the Poulsbo Historical Society are restoring a boat that bears Poulsbo’s name.

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    KPUD’s working out kinks in Poulsbo Wi-Fi project
    KPUD’s working out kinks in Poulsbo Wi-Fi project
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 29, 2013 6:46 pm

    Pilot program laying the foundation for Wi-Fi systems throughout Kitsap

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    Joe Yeager of the Class of '73.
    NK Class of ’73 celebrates its 40th reunion
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 24, 2013 9:00 am

    The North Kitsap High School class of ‘73 will celebrate its 40th reunion at the Kitsap Room of the Clearwater Resort from 5-10 p.m. on Sept. 7.

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    City reorganizes Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
    City reorganizes Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 23, 2013 2:51 pm

    To help make the process more transparent and fair this year, Mayor Becky Erickson has stepped down from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, which is responsible for dispersing the funds.

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    Police get revved up for new motorcycle program
    Police get revved up for new motorcycle program
    By Richard D. Oxley • August 23, 2013 2:41 pm

    Addition to force will help officers patrol areas difficult for cars to access.

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