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    Poulsbo’s ‘tough love’ for homeless: Take help, face...
    By Terryl M. Asla • October 21, 2016 7:08 pm

    According to remarks made at an earlier Public Safety/Legal Committee meeting, the ordinance is intended to offer help to those who are homeless by circumstance, while sending those who are homeless by choice “down the road.”

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    The slope at Point No Point — left before the cut; right
    A tale of two property owners
    By Terryl M. Asla • October 17, 2016 7:58 pm

    Owner of a bluff-top property thought he was following the rules. But that doesn’t ease the anxiety of homeowner at the toe of the slope

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    Deputy Chief Daniel Schoonmaker of the Westminster
    Poulsbo’s new police chief will be on the...
    By Terryl M. Asla • October 12, 2016 6:21 pm

    Poulsbo’s new police chief is Dan Schoonmaker (pronounced “Skoon-maker”), the city human resources department reported Oct. 12. He will start on Dec. 5. His salary will be $133,849.

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    Kingston artist makes fine china move
    Kingston artist makes fine china move
    By Terryl M. Asla • September 29, 2016 6:25 pm

    The steampunk mermaid that sculptor R. J. Murphy is creating for a client in Port Townsend will be jointed so it can move. What makes this novel idea even more novel is that he ís making it out of porcelain china.

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    The Kingston Alehouse: New name and family friendly
    The Kingston Alehouse: New name and family friendly
    By Terryl M. Asla • September 29, 2016 6:23 pm

    Subtle changes make a big difference to the local dining experience.

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    Kingston sees business growth
    Kingston sees business growth
    By Terryl M. Asla • September 29, 2016 6:16 pm

    This is part two of a two-part story on changes in the Kingston business community.

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    King Olaf parking lot is suspected to be a favorite of transients.
    City of Poulsbo looking to close camping loopholes
    By Terryl M. Asla • September 29, 2016 6:13 pm

    Draft ordinances on camping and loitering were on the agenda of the Public Safety Committee recently.

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    A copy of the petition asking the U.S. to change the name of Dogfish Bay to Liberty Bay.
    Liberty Bay’s name: Mystery solved
    By Terryl M. Asla • August 30, 2016 4:32 pm

    Was Liberty Bay ever officially named? Yes. And that’s where the story gets interesting …

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    Sgt. Major Ted Streete's patches tell the story of where and when he served.
    Marines help prepare fairgrounds for the Kitsap County...
    By Terryl M. Asla • August 23, 2016 1:24 pm

    About 30 past, present and future Marines and their spouses came together July 30 to weed and prune the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in preparation for the Kitsap County Fair.

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    James Street beach trail in Suquamish reopened
    James Street beach trail in Suquamish reopened
    By Terryl M. Asla • August 23, 2016 12:29 pm

    A nonprofit organization is reportedly making progress in improving a beach access path located on county property at the end of James Street in Suquamish.

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    Search for a chief
    Poulsbo police chief search may take another month
    By Terryl M. Asla • August 16, 2016 2:53 pm

    Deputy Police Chief Andy Pate says it will probably take “as much as a month” for Poulsbo to name its new chief of police. “They’re not taking any chances this time,” he said.

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    And the survey says: Residents share what they want in a YMCA | The Poulsbo Beat
    And the survey says: Residents share what they...
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 24, 2016 7:35 pm

    At its July 20 meeting, the Poulsbo City Council learned the findings from the survey they commissioned to explore the feasibility of building a YMCA in Poulsbo.

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    A pole displaying the U.S. flag leans against a railing on a side entrance to the municipal court
    Demolition of old city hall begins July 18
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 15, 2016 1:46 pm

    July 18 is D-Day — Demolition Day — for the old Poulsbo City Hall, 19050 Jensen Way.

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    Public will meet police chief finalists on Aug. 14 or 15
    Public will meet police chief finalists on Aug....
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 8, 2016 6:46 pm

    Finalists for the Poulsbo police chief position will be interviewed on Aug. 15 by a panel that will include the mayor and two City Council members. A public “meet and greet” with the finalists will take place on Aug. 14 or 15.

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    Going, going, gone: Demolition of old city hall gets go-ahead
    Going, going, gone: Demolition of old city hall...
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 7, 2016 7:37 pm

    Demolition of the old city hall on Jensen Way could take place as early as July 18.

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    City, port try to find middle ground on joint restroom/laundry/showers
    City, port try to find middle ground on...
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 7, 2016 7:22 pm

    City and port representatives met July 7 at City Hall to search for common ground with regard to replacing the restroom facilities at the marina and in Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park. They agreed on five items.

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    City postpones permitting on Summerset
    City postpones permitting on Summerset
    By Terryl M. Asla • July 7, 2016 5:18 pm

    Mayor Becky Erickson pulled consideration of Central Highland Homes’ application to build more homes at the Summerset development, at the July 6 City Council meeting.

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    The Voetberg Family Band members range in age from six to 23
    Hot fiddles kick off summer concert series July...
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 30, 2016 4:34 pm

    uly 5 at 6:30 p.m., Poulsbo Parks and Recreation kicks off its free Summer Nights at the Bay concert series with the Voetberg Family Band, at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park. Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner and head down to the waterfront for some fun, music and dancing.

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    Port of Kingston will tighten controls
    Port of Kingston will tighten controls
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 17, 2016 5:37 pm

    KINGSTON — In response to the June 2 findings of the State Auditor regarding the loss of public funds at the Port of Kingston, port Executive Director Jim Pivarnik is recommending that the port take prudent action.

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    Many Chief Kitsap Academy graduates wore hand-woven hats made from cedar strips.
    Again: 100 percent graduation at Chief Kitsap Academy
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 17, 2016 5:22 pm

    For the third year in a row, Chief Kitsap Academy has a 100 percent graduation rate. Through the school’s version of the Running Start program, five students graduated with 28 hours of college credit. Several were the first in their families to graduate from high school.

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    Homes near Centennial Park closer to demolition
    Homes near Centennial Park closer to demolition
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 15, 2016 7:50 pm

    The city has let a contract to have the two condemned houses on 8th Avenue and above Centennial Park surveyed for hazardous materials so they can be torn down.

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    City Council agrees to give two-year  budget process a try
    City Council agrees to give two-year budget process...
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 15, 2016 7:48 pm

    The City Council has voted to replace the city’s annual budget planning with a two-year budget process. At the June 8 meeting, Finance Director Deborah Booher presented the pros and cons of the a two-year, or biennial, budget planning process.

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    New assistant Public Works superintendent named | The Poulsbo Beat
    New assistant Public Works superintendent named | The...
    By Terryl M. Asla • June 15, 2016 7:43 pm

    Keith Svarthumle, who was one of Lund’s foremen and a long-time PW employee, had been unofficially serving as his assistant, Lund told council members, and he wanted to make it official. And they agreed.

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