Poulsbo Middle School is one of four schools NKSD is recommending be closed to new transfer requests next school year. Courtesy Photo

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NKSD recommends closing transfer requests at 4 schools next year

In efforts to keep enrollment and staffing stable, the North Kitsap School District is recommending that four schools…

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Poulsbo limits fireworks to July 4

New law takes 1 year to go into effect

Hood Canal, File Photo

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Ex-teacher seeks support to change name of Hood Canal

She says Salish Fjord more accurately represents waterway

Emily Langford, daughter of owners Brad and Jennifer, prepares a pizza at the newly opened Oath Pizza in Poulsbo. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Pizza place known for avocado crust opens in Poulsbo

It’s the 1st Oath Pizza in Washington

Oxalis Kitchen owner Darice Grass works in the kitchen. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo food businesses share space to reduce costs

As many people face rising costs due to inflation, two business owners in Poulsbo are sharing the same…

A map showing the layout of the North Sound to Olympics Trail with possible pathways. Courtesy Image

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Pathways being refined for NSTO Trail

Three potential trail alignments between Kingston and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park for the North Sound to Olympics…

Kingston High School senior Kahn Kalii uses the flight simulator in the school library during lunch. It has a cockpit seat with all the controls and functions of a flying vessel. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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KHS flight simulator provides a career option

While many think of a school library as a quiet place to study, Kingston High School librarian Rachel…

Fireworks, File Photos

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Poulsbo leaning toward reducing days for fireworks

After much discussion with the police and fire chief, the Poulsbo City Council is leaning toward limiting the…

Students write in journals around a campfire at WildWise School. Courtesy Photos

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NK outdoor school wise about hands-on learning

While most people think of school as being in a building with a structured curriculum, one in North…

Loren Bast (far left), executive director of Bainbridge Prepares, former Bainbridge firefighter Luke Carpenter (left), Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson (right) and the City Council discuss the city’s emergency preparednes. Courtesy Photo

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Report indicates Poulsbo not prepared for disasters

City approves .1% sales tax for transportation

Housing, Health and Human Services director Kim Hendrickson (left), AMFM Healthcare executive director Angeleena Francis (bottom) and Poulsbo City Council (right) discuss staffing needs for Poulsbo and Central Kitsap Fire CARES programs. Courtesy Photo

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AMFM Healthcare to provide staffing for local Fire CARES programs

In response to the need for more staffing, Poulsbo is moving forward to partner with AMFM Healthcare of…

A Vern's Organic Topsoil delivery truck and trailer. Courtesy Photos

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Vern’s Topsoil closes; owners retiring

Started as a milkhouse, evolved into topsoil business

An outline of Phase 1 of the PERC. Courtesy Photo

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PERC divided into 3 phases due to cost, focus

Phase 1 includes two lighted outdoor turf fields, sport courts

Mike Leach coaching at WSU. Daily Evergreen Courtesy Photos

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Coach Leach ‘swung his sword’ to the end

When I heard the news that college football coach Mike Leach passed away from complications of a heart…

Dave Carson is a local music teacher and performer. Courtesy Photos

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Local teacher-performer inspires students to pursue music careers

Local musician Dave Carson has been giving saxophone and clarinet lessons to kids for over 25 years, and…

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Poulsbo program to provide phone calls to lonely, isolated seniors

The city of Poulsbo is moving forward on an agreement with Sound Self, PLLC to provide training for…

The Poulsbo City Council, assistant city administrator Deb Booher and Mayor Becky Erickson discuss the 2023-24 biennial budget at its meeting Dec. 7. Courtesy Photo

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Poulsbo approves budget, lists legislative priorities

The Poulsbo City Council approved the 2023-24 biennial budget Dec. 7.

St. Michael Medical Center president Chad Melton speaks at the Kitsap Public Health District board meeting Dec. 6. Courtesy Photo

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St. Michael president provides update on hospital challenges

At the Dec. 6 Kitsap Public Health District board meeting, St. Michael Medical Center president Chad Melton provided…

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Poulsbo Kids Day, September 2022.

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Poulsbo Parks gives report on summer programs, special events

At the Nov. 28 Poulsbo Parks and Recreation meeting, the committee went over its third-quarter report, which was…

North Kitsap High School is where most students within the school district transfer to. Courtesy Photos

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Student transfers in NKSD continue to be a hot issue

Over the past few years, members of the Kingston community have complained to the North Kitsap School District…