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Daniel Charles Svoboda wears a shirt stating “It is not ok to be gay” at the July 5 Poulsbo City Council meeting.

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Man wears anti-gay shirt to Poulsbo council meeting

While Pride flags were displayed in Poulsbo during the month of June, one person voiced displeasure and wore…

The 2022 Kingston Wine & Brew Fest at Mike Wallace Park. Rachael Cates Photography courtesy photo

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Bigger turnout expected at this year’s Kingston Wine & Brew Fest

With the event still in its infancy, the 3rd annual Kingston Wine and Brew Fest is expected to…

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NKSD gives timeline for 2023-24 budget

Title IX report also released

Kingston Middle School band director Jeff Haag and his wife Kathleen dance to 'Louie Louie' as his final sendoff. NKSD courtesy photos

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KMS band director bids farewell to program he built

Kingston Middle School band director Jeff Haag is retiring after 30 years in the North Kitsap School District,…

Washington State Patrol’s list of legal consumer fireworks. WSP courtesy graphic

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Poulsbo discusses strategies for fireworks violations

New law limiting fireworks to July 4 starts next year

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Happy graduates walk off the stage with diplomas in hand.

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Buc graduates set sail toward life’s journey

The Kingston High School class of 2023 received their diplomas at graduation June 10 at North Kitsap School…

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Fee changes coming to NKSD next year

Fee changes will be implemented in the North Kitsap School District next year, some increasing and others decreasing.

Pam Keeley addresses the Poulsbo City Council during public comments at its June 7 meeting. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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Pride flags a hot topic in Poulsbo

Pride flags being showcased in Poulsbo on Front Street this month continue to be a hot topic, which…

Group rides at last year’s Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival in Port Gamble. Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance courtesy photos

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Bike Festival at Port Gamble trails June 10-11

Airbag clinics are a new feature at this year’s Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival June 10-11.

Lauren Moon, S'Klallam volunteer, reads a cultural book during story time. Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe courtesy photos

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S’Klallam program helps youth learn about tribe’s culture, history

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe started its Places of Importance educational program this year for tribal students in…

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…