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…

The Poulsbo City Council is considering updating its fireworks ordinance to either change the days fireworks can be discharged in city limits or adopt a full ban. File Photos

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Poulsbo considers banning or cutting back days for fireworks

‘Streatery’ program extended one final year

Drew Hansen

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Incumbent Hansen seeks re-election against newcomer Jarquin

Incumbent Drew Hansen (D) is facing off against newcomer Paige Jarquin (R) for the Position 2 seat in…

Cal Raleigh celebrates with his teammates after hitting a walk-off home run to send the Mariners to the postseason for the first time in 21 years. Getty Images Courtesy Photo

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Magical Mariners: Just the beginning

As I watched Game 3 of the American League Division game between the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros,…

The Klingle House in Poulsbo will soon be demolished. Courtesy Photos

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Klingle House in Poulsbo to be demolished

Structure built in 1943 has been vacant for 10 years

New North Kitsap school board member Barbara Waggoner is sworn in by Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Courtesy Photos

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New NKSD school board member sworn in

Track resurface at NK High School next summer

Examples of “streateries” in downtown Poulsbo. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo City Council discuss future of “Streatery” program

With the Summer Fair “Streatery” program set to expire at the end of the year, the Poulsbo City…

Examples of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo votes no on giant troll sculpture

High cost, lack of fundraising groups among concerns

An electric vehicle at a charging station. Courtesy Photo

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Kitsap gives update on EV, bicycle code project

During the Kitsap County Planning Commission meeting Oct. 4, the department of Community Development gave an update on…

JJ’s Fish House in downtown Poulsbo recently closed after 26 years. Courtesy Photos

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JJ’s Fish House closes after 26 years in Poulsbo

Owner is selling business; still expects it to be a seafood restaurant

An outline of how the pickleball courts would be added to the two tennis courts at Lions Park in Poulsbo. The four pickleball courts are in blue and the red line in the middle is the tennis net. Courtesy Photos

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Group wants more pickleball courts in Poulsbo

Many have to travel to Bainbridge to play