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Poulsbo’s ‘tough love’ for homeless: Take help, face arrest, or move on

According to remarks made at an earlier Public Safety/Legal Committee meeting, the ordinance is intended to offer help…

The slope at Point No Point — left before the cut; right

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A tale of two property owners

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

Deputy Chief Daniel Schoonmaker of the Westminster

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Poulsbo’s new police chief will be on the job Dec. 5

Poulsbo’s new police chief is Dan Schoonmaker (pronounced “Skoon-maker”), the city human resources department reported Oct. 12. He…

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Kingston artist makes fine china move

The steampunk mermaid that sculptor R. J. Murphy is creating for a client in Port Townsend will be…

Business

The Kingston Alehouse: New name and family friendly

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

Business

Kingston sees business growth

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

King Olaf parking lot is suspected to be a favorite of transients.

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City of Poulsbo looking to close camping loopholes

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

A copy of the petition asking the U.S. to change the name of Dogfish Bay to Liberty Bay.

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Liberty Bay’s name: Mystery solved

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

Sgt. Major Ted Streete's patches tell the story of where and when he served.

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Marines help prepare fairgrounds for the Kitsap County Fair

About 30 past, present and future Marines and their spouses came together July 30 to weed and prune…

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James Street beach trail in Suquamish reopened

A nonprofit organization is reportedly making progress in improving a beach access path located on county property at…

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Poulsbo police chief search may take another month

Deputy Police Chief Andy Pate says it will probably take "as much as a month” for Poulsbo to…

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And the survey says: Residents share what they want in a YMCA | The Poulsbo Beat

At its July 20 meeting, the Poulsbo City Council learned the findings from the survey they commissioned to…

A pole displaying the U.S. flag leans against a railing on a side entrance to the municipal court

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Demolition of old city hall begins July 18

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

Finalists for the Poulsbo police chief position will be interviewed on Aug. 15 by a panel that will…

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Going, going, gone: Demolition of old city hall gets go-ahead

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 and port representatives met July 7 at City Hall to search for common ground with regard to…

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City postpones permitting on Summerset

Mayor Becky Erickson pulled consideration of Central Highland Homes’ application to build more homes at the Summerset development,…

The Voetberg Family Band members range in age from six to 23

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Hot fiddles kick off summer concert series July 5

uly 5 at 6:30 p.m., Poulsbo Parks and Recreation kicks off its free Summer Nights at the Bay…

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Port of Kingston will tighten controls

KINGSTON — In response to the June 2 findings of the State Auditor regarding the loss of public…

Many Chief Kitsap Academy graduates wore hand-woven hats made from cedar strips.

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Again: 100 percent graduation at Chief Kitsap Academy

For the third year in a row, Chief Kitsap Academy has a 100 percent graduation rate. Through the…