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JJ's Fish House in downtown Poulsbo has reopened under new ownership. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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JJ’s Fish House reopens under new ownership

JJ’s Fish House in downtown Poulsbo has reopened under new ownership after closing last year, keeping alive the…

LGBTQ+ Pride Flag, Wikimedia Commons courtesy photo

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Poulsbo to showcase Pride Flags downtown in June

Following City Council consensus, Poulsbo is moving forward to put up flags downtown in June in honor of…

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Bid openings set for NKSD projects

Bid openings are set for May 30 and June 1 for the Poulsbo Middle School Building 2 Addition…

A map showing where the construction/road closure is going to take place in downtown Kingston. Courtesy of Kitsap County Public Works

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Kingston stormwater construction to start in fall

Construction on the new Kingston Regional Stormwater Facility is set to take place this fall.

Some of the merchandise that is being sold at Kingston businesses to help with the rising costs of fireworks. Kingston 4th of July Committee courtesy photo

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Kingston 4th of July fireworks back on; alternate vendor found

Merchandise, donations, fundraiser to help with cost

It is often difficult to find a parking spot in downtown Poulsbo, especially when the weather’s nice. City of Poulsbo courtesy photo

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Poulsbo picks consultant for Downtown Parking Study

Poulsbo is set to move forward with Walker Consultants out of Seattle to perform a planning study to…

This graphic shows the declining enrollment at North Kitsap School District the past few years. Courtesy of NKSD

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NKSD to consolidate music, art at secondary schools

Declining enrollment factor in decision

The strong-man competition during Viking Fest in 2019. File photos

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Strong-man competition returns to Viking Fest

The 53rd edition of Viking Fest will take place in Poulsbo May 19-21, and since the event will…

The medal Sommer received.

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Poulsbo firefighter completes Boston Marathon

Capt. Ryan Sommer of the Poulsbo Fire Department and his wife Melissa have been running long distances for…

Many mystery novels are available at the store. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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Longtime friends open new bookstore in Kingston

Two longtime friends from North Kitsap recently opened a new business in Kingston, Saltwater Bookshop, filling a niche…

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Kingston Sunset Market to kick off in founder’s honor

Although the inaugural event’s lead organizer recently passed away, the other local business owners involved are prepared to…

Timberwolf Remodel by Design staff members sit in the studio where The Tradesman Podcast USA is recorded. Timberwolf Remodel by Design courtesy photos

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Local starts builders podcast to help ignite interest in industry

Tommy Lothamer of Bainbridge Island knows the struggle and grind of working his way up through the building…

The interior of the chapel set up for a wedding. Shelley Nell courtesy photos

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Friends revitalize Breidablik Chapel into events space

Historic venue was vacant for many years until 2017

Suquamish tribal member Della Crowell helps bless the Healing House health clinic during a traditional ceremony in July of 2022 as the tribe first prepared to begin opening the new clinic for COVID testing, vaccinations and other community health nursing services. Jon Anderson courtesy photos

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Healing House provides Suquamish its own medical clinic

The new Suquamish health clinic, Healing House, recently held its grand opening, signifying the start of offering outpatient…

Vince Tatro and father Chris Tatro with Brad Waggoner during the Kitsap Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Don Willott courtesy photo

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Kitsap Audubon celebrates 50 years of environmental advocacy

Kitsap Audubon Society will be celebrating its 50th anniversary May 21 at the Hood Canal Vista Pavillion in…

A map showing where potential sites could be for a retail cannabis business in Poulsbo. City of Poulsbo courtesy map

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Poulsbo reconsidering allowing retail cannabis

Revenue could support police, education, healthcare

Valholl Brewing took home four medals at last year’s Washington Beer Awards. Valholl Brewing courtesy photos

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Longtime brewmaster looks to elevate Valholl to new heights

During COVID, Valholl Brewing in Poulsbo underwent some ownership and philosophical changes to bring the quality of its…

Rockin' Ruby's Records is set to open April 8 in Poulsbo. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Vinyl records shop set to open in Poulsbo

Owner wants to make Liberty Bay ‘destination location’

The new osprey nest platform near the North Kitsap High School stadium before the pole was installed. Gene Bullock courtesy photos

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Osprey nest platform installed at NK High

A new osprey nest platform was recently installed on top of a pole near the North Kitsap High…

North Kitsap School District enrollment trends the past few years. NKSD courtesy photo

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Declining enrollment, inflation among issues affecting NKSD budget

Declining enrollment, inflation and the end of federal COVID funding support are just some of the issues affecting…