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Jason and Annie Gear of Kingston ... she is donating a kidney to her husband. A benefit account has been set up to help them meet medical and travel expenses associated with the upcoming transplant.

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A very special gift: Kingston woman donating kidney to her husband

When Jason Gear undergoes a kidney transplant July 26 at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., he and his…

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Dog-training program prepares pups for new homes, inmates for new lives

Indy, June Cotner’s 13-month-old chocolate lab/Doberman mix, broke character when Marcia Hilberg leaned close to him and patted…

Improvements to Chief Seattle’s gravesite will be dedicated June 4

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Suquamish breaks ground on new museum Friday, rededicates Chief Seattle’s grave Saturday

One hundred and fifty six years after he signed the Treaty of Point Elliott, Chief Seattle’s voice is…

For the second time in three years

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No Viking Cup soccer tournament Memorial Day weekend; may be rescheduled

For the second time in three years, changes in the youth soccer season schedule have forced the cancellation…

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Mayor: Arbitrator rules for police officers, and for city, in contract dispute

POULSBO — Poulsbo’s police officers and sergeants will get pay increases retroactive to January 2010, according to an…

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‘We had the world behind us’: Poulsbo man remembers the resistance that helped preserve Norwegian independence

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The teacup ride adds to the thrills at the  Viking Fest carnival.

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Something old, something new at this year’s Viking Fest | Kitsap Week

Poulsbo has been celebrating Viking Fest for 43 years, and still this year’s event offers some interesting features.…

The carnival is a highlight of the annual Viking Fest celebration in Poulsbo. The festival begins May 20

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Thousands expected in Poulsbo this weekend for 43rd annual Viking Fest

POULSBO — Poulsbo has been celebrating Viking Fest for 43 years, and still this year’s event offers some…

A new Veterans Services Office opens June 2 at 19068 Jensen Way

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Veterans Service Office opens June 2 on Jensen Way in Poulsbo

POULSBO — More than 23 million U.S. military veterans are eligible for benefits, but only 8 million are…

Viking Avenue commercial property owners are discussing ways to revitalize the thoroughfare.

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Could something be coming to Viking Avenue?; announcement was expected Wednesday

POULSBO — A new development on Viking Avenue south of Lindvig Way could be announced soon, but involved…

Lab director Ralph St. Andre works with students performing a salinity test at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center

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Poulsbo Marine Science Center reopens Saturday; council wants more discussion on lease

POULSBO — The Poulsbo Marine Science Center reopens Saturday at 10 a.m., after five months to fix damage…

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Saltcod and sail: Poulsbo Historical Society celebrates centennial of the Pacific Coast Codfish Co.

POULSBO — Capt. Ed Shields of Poulsbo knew more than most about time and tides, and so there…

A Poulsbo man told police he was texting while driving when his car went off the road

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Poulsbo driver tells police he was texting before car went off road

POULSBO — A Poulsbo man told police he was texting behind the wheel before his car went off…

A Mazda 3 compact car crashed into a tree on a steep slope on Bond Road

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Tree stops car’s descent down slope and into Dogfish Creek

POULSBO — This driver was lucky. The new rust said the crash possibly occurred late Thursday. The Mazda…

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Reporting from the Poulsbo City Council meeting | Blog

Reporting from the Poulsbo City Council meeting Wednesday, 7 p.m., in City Hall: Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson said…

Lab director Ralph St. Andre works with students performing a salinity test at the Poulsbo Marine Science Center

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Poulsbo Marine Science Center reopens May 14

POULSBO — The Poulsbo Marine Science Center will reopen May 14 at 10 a.m., its director said Wednesday.…

Michelle Mendoza McMillen  ... her dance studio has opened a boutique as part of its diversification strategy.

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Vacancies are filling up in downtown Poulsbo

Downtown Poulsbo, marred in the last year by several recession-induced closings, is taking a fresh breath. Several new…

Laura Hagen Westeren ... Poulsbo girl married a logger

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70 descendants celebrate Laura Hagen Westeren’s 100th birthday April 30

There will be no shortage of stories to tell April 30 at the celebration of Laura Hagen Westeren’s…

The Poulsbo Police Department will move

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Police will move to Poulsbo City Hall by September

Poulsbo Police Chief Dennis Swiney is looking forward to his department’s move to City Hall. Ah, but that…

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Poulsbo’s 2010 sales tax revenue up over 2009; city marketing website soon to be launched

Poulsbo’s share of sales tax revenue generated in the city in 2010 was $2.85 million, $73,691 more than…