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All five Kitsap Transit ferry routes carried more riders than they did in 2023.

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KT ferries carry record 1.22 million riders in ‘24

Kitsap Transit’s passenger-only ferries carried a record 1.22 million riders in 2024, 12% more than the previous year.

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S’Klallam Tribe planning for future of Hansville Block

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe has put out a survey for members of the tribe regarding planning of…

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Bartenders serve customers Jan. 17 at Slippery Pig Brewery in downtown Poulsbo.

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Slippery Pig Brewery closes in downtown Poulsbo

Slippery Pig Brewery in downtown Poulsbo recently closed, ownership citing rising costs since the COVID pandemic and struggles…

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Kitsap Transit purchases up to 15 more buses for routed service

Kitsap Transit commissioners approved at their Jan. 7 meeting for the agency to acquire up to 10 heavy-duty…

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Moorage, fuel closures at Port of Poulsbo lead to revenue losses

Work expected to wrap up by February

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Hansville Grocery facing financial hardships due to septic costs

Hansville Grocery, a longtime store and cafe known to locals as “Hansgrill,” is facing financial challenges due to…

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One of the key features of the new Poulsbo Middle School building is a mural designed by students.

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New Poulsbo Middle School building set to open after new year

Over 100 people toured the new building at Poulsbo Middle School at an open house Dec. 16, in…

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Speeders not smiling over Poulsbo’s new candid cameras

City has generated about 40K in revenue from citations

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Poulsbo Councilmember Ed Stern plans to run for mayor of the city in 2025.

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Longtime Poulsbo councilmember announces plans to run for mayor

Longtime Poulsbo City Councilmember Ed Stern announced Dec. 11 his intentions to run for mayor of the city…

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State 42 Wines is one of the downtown businesses that currently uses the streatery program.

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Poulsbo council extends streatery program again

The Poulsbo City Council once again agreed to extend the downtown streatery program until either paid parking goes…

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Local artist Kim Drew stands next to some of his artwork at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston, which will be on display through Dec. 26.

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Local artist’s illustrious career of work on display in Kingston

Kim Drew of Kingston, who has had an illustrious career working for publications ranging from The New York…

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The proposed paid parking system and active enforcement area for downtown Poulsbo.

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Initial downtown paid parking proposal presented to Poulsbo council

Walker consultants presented to the Poulsbo City Council Nov. 20 its findings for a paid parking proposal in…

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Customers walk into the market for the first time during the grand opening Nov. 19.

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Suquamish opens 1st Clearwater Market at busy NK intersection

Includes convenience store, gas station and cannabis shop

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The building was constructed in 1903 and has seen many businesses come and go over the years.

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Keyport community seeks replacement for store, diner that closed

The Keyport Mercantile & Diner, a popular small-town business for many locals since it opened in 2007, recently…

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Rachel Davenport was appointed by the school board Nov. 14 to be permanent superintendent of the North Kitsap School District.

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Davenport named permanent NK superintendent

North Kitsap School District interim superintendent Rachel Davenport was appointed by the school board to the permanent position…

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The house in Kingston that will be used as a recovery residence for women and children.

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Poulsbo to help fund Kingston recovery home for women, children

The Poulsbo City Council approved at its Nov. 6 meeting to designate $17,000 from the local affordable housing…

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Justin Black of the Poulsbo Police Department is the new school resource officer for the North Kitsap School District.

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NKSD hires new SRO from Poulsbo Police Department

North Kitsap School District has hired a school resource officer and will offer an SRO program at its…

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A voter puts her election ballot in a drop box on Bainbridge Island Nov. 5.

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Dems win most contests in Kitsap, state

While the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump captivated voters nationwide, the Red Wave stopped at…

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Davenport could be appointed new NK superintendent

Public input sought before final decision Nov. 14

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Poulsbo’s Kaiser clinic to close in December

Kaiser Permanente’s Medical Center in Poulsbo will be closing Dec. 13, coming on the heels of the healthcare…