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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…

Kitsap County and Forterra are moving forward with the final phases of the timber rights acquisition from Rayonier, meaning 756 acres of trees will be protected at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. Courtesy Photos

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Fundraiser complete to acquire timber rights at Port Gamble Heritage Park

Half a million raised by nearly 500 donors

A large picture of Liberty Bay adorns one of the walls above seating booths. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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New Denny’s in Poulsbo open 24 hours

They all were before COVID; now some close at night

The bonfire at Julefest in 2021. File Photos

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Traditional holiday events coming up around North Kitsap

As December is upon us, many traditional holiday events will be occurring around North Kitsap.

Grocery Outlet is known for offering discounted products from name-brand and private-label suppliers. Courtesy Photo

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Grocery Outlet coming to Kingston

Supermarket will open sometime next year

Heidi Krause singing at the Seattle Opera.

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Local standout Bel Canto singer to pursue dreams overseas

When local standout Bel Canto singer Heidi Krause delved into musical endeavors as a child, she started with…

A veteran who lives at Brookdale Montclair in Poulsbo receives a pin for his years of military service. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Veterans honored at Poulsbo senior living facility

Veterans of the Brookdale Montclair senior living community in Poulsbo, both residents and staff members, were honored Nov.…

A rendering of what the Nordic Cottage would look like. Courtesy Photos

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Nordic Cottage design altered after community feedback

Project will now be 8 one-bedroom homes intended for seniors

An overhead view of the Johnson Parkway roundabout near Poulsbo. Courtesy Photo

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Johnson Parkway roundabout nearing completion

Project has endured many challenges over past few years

Tree canopies inside Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. Courtesy Photos

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Port Gamble Heritage Park framework approval delayed

The framework for Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park was initially supposed to be voted for approval by the…

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Woman punched, man bit, rounds shot at Poulsbo bar

A 21-year-old man from Albuquerque, NM was arrested Oct. 21 after threatening to kill people, punching a woman…