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NKSD hire previously fired as superintendent over allegations

The North Kitsap School District has hired former Evergreen Public Schools superintendent Mike Merlino as the interim executive…

Argensol owners Leonardo Presutto and Sabrina Errecalde. Argensol Courtesy Photos

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New Argentinian cuisine in Kingston shares space

Mexican catering business uses kitchen, too

KCSO deputy Aaron Baker with K-9 Odin. Courtesy Photos

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Nose separates new Kitsap K-9 from the pack

Police dogs are valuable for many reasons, such as de-escalating potential use-of-force situations as well as tracking evidence…

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Phase 1 of Port Gamble ‘Ride Park’ nearly complete

Cost increases due to labor, supply, topography

The outside of Auntmama’s Stage 3 near Kingston. Courtesy Photos

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‘Auntmama’ turns barn into haven for entertainment

In efforts to bring communities together to enjoy diverse art and entertainment, local resident Mary Anne Moorman has…

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Kitsap’s top public officials receive raises

Editor’s note: Some government agencies did not fully respond to Public Records requests as required by state law—even…

Local novelist Adam Fuller with his wife Amanda. Courtesy Photos

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Book series based in Kitsap a big hit

4 books have been released so far; more to come

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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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