File photo

News

Library levy passes, candidate races narrowed following primary

Initial results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Aug. 5 primary election, and there were…

NKSD courtesy image

News

Only 2 left in NK school board race after candidate withdraws

Seth Hartmann’s name will still appear on ballot

City of Poulsbo courtesy photo
Construction on the Nordic Cottage housing project is slated to finish in September.

News

Waiting list for Nordic Cottages expected to open this month

Tenants slated to move in around September

File photos
Huge crowds typically gather on both sides of Highway 104 for the Kingston 4th of July parade.

News

Celebrate 4th of July in Kingston from dusk ‘til dawn

The Fourth of July in Kingston is one of North Kitsap’s longest-running traditions, and 2025 is no different,…

Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group photos
North Kitsap High School class of 2025 graduates throw their caps in the air at the conclusion of the ceremony June 13.

News

Family, friends, community celebrate NK class of 2025

It was standing room only at North Kitsap Stadium June 13 as family, friends and the broader community…

KCSO courtesy photo

News

Arrest made in connection with Poulsbo homicide

A 35-year-old man was arrested June 10 in connection with a 50-year-old man who was found dead outside…

File photo

News

Poulsbo residents to vote on fireworks advisory measure in November

Council will consider results to decide on potential fireworks ban

NKSD courtesy photo
Craig Brewster is the new principal of Kingston High School, effective July 1.

News

Kingston High School hires new principal

Previous principal resigned and is now running for school board

BKAT courtesy photo
Karl Moegling, the father of 41-year-old Justin Moegling, who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Poulsbo May 7, spoke during public comments at the May 14 Poulsbo City Council meeting.

News

Family, community speak out on fatal police shooting in Poulsbo

Family of Justin Moegling, the 41-year-old Bremerton man who was shot and killed by law enforcement in Poulsbo…

File photo

News

Some Kitsap incumbents don’t file for re-election

Filing week has officially come and gone, and many Kitsap candidates submitted their names for the numerous local…

Poulsbo Parks and Recreation courtesy photos
99-year-old Ardis Morrow, front, and artist Jeff Oens stand next to the statue of Eli Creekmore at Rotary Morrow Community Park in Poulsbo April 19.

News

New Poulsbo park honors local domestic violence advocate

Rotary Morrow Community Park, located off Noll Road in Poulsbo, held its grand opening April 19, offering a…

Storie Vintage Market courtesy photos
Shoppers at the market in 2024.

News

Kingston vintage market back for more after successful first year

After a successful inaugural year of Storie Vintage Market in Kingston, founder and organizer Jill Cabral is set…

BKAT courtesy photo
Maureen McKeeman speaks at the Poulsbo City Council meeting April 2 following her appointment as the city’s new municipal court judge through the end of the year.

News

McKeeman selected as new Poulsbo Municipal Court judge

Maureen McKeeman has been appointed as Poulsbo’s new municipal court judge through the end of the year, following…

Kitsap County Public Works courtesy image
A rendering (not to scale) of the Active Traffic Management System that will be constructed this year along Highway 104 in Kingston to replace the current tally system used to manage traffic in the holding lane.

News

ATMS for Kingston ferry route to be implemented by late summer

Project to be discussed at KCAC meeting April 9

Northwest Playground Equipment courtesy images
A rendering of the new playground to be constructed at Gordon Elementary this summer.

News

New ADA playground to be built at Gordon Elementary this summer

$90,000 for emergency repairs to heating line at NKHS

File photo
Poulsbo City Hall

News

Paid parking in parts of downtown Poulsbo in ‘26

Following years of discussion about finding solutions to downtown parking, the Poulsbo City Council March 19 approved to…

Tolman courtesy photo
Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman is retiring April 7 after 31 years.

News

Longtime Poulsbo Municipal Court judge retiring after 31 years

Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman will be retiring April 7 following 31 years on the job.

City of Poulsbo courtesy photo
The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

News

Poulsbo decides not to implement paid parking downtown this year

Council to vote on phased-approach proposal at March 19 meeting

File photo
Dan Schoonmaker has been hired as the emergency management coordinator for the city of Poulsbo.

News

Ex-police chief hired as Poulsbo’s emergency management coordinator

Former Poulsbo police chief Dan Schoonmaker was recently hired as the city’s Emergency Management coordinator and was introduced…

DreamQuest Games courtesy photos
Owner Claire Hardison inside the storefront in Poulsbo.

News

Poulsbo ‘tinkerer’ helps revitalize vintage games, consoles

Poulsbo business owner Claire Hardison is known as a “tinkerer” when it comes to video games—whether it’s a…