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Poulsbo, NK fire departments putting EMS levies on ballot

North Kitsap and Poulsbo fire departments are both putting Emergency Medical Services property tax levies on the Aug.…

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An additional 239 female participants are needed to reach equal proportionality across the NKSD secondary schools.

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NKSD Title IX report shows girl athletes underrepresented

While athletic teams and individuals in the North Kitsap School District had another successful year of accomplishments, its…

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The school district’s Facilities Advisory Committee will bring a detailed capital levy proposal to the school board in July. If approved, the levy will be placed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

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NKSD moving quickly to place levy on Nov. 5 ballot

Detailed proposal will be brought to school board in July

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Funds are pouring in at the last minute to put on Kingston’s 4th of July fireworks show.

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Funds pouring in to put on Kingston fireworks show

Fireworks more expensive than recent years

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Poulsbo Middle School principal resigns after 9 years

Emmons will now be principal at Gig Harbor school

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An outline of what Olympic College Poulsbo’s Allied Health campus could look like.

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Funding approved for phase 1 of OC Poulsbo’s Allied Health campus

Programs expected to begin by September 2025

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The old Albertsons building in Poulsbo Village has been vacant for nine years.

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Poulsbo looks to fill hole left by old Albertsons

Space has been vacant for nearly 9 years

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A Kingston High School graduate is elated after receiving her diploma.

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Kingston grads talk about building communities like theirs

A perfect day of sunshine greeted Kingston High School’s class of 2024 as they walked across the stage…

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Poulsbo City Councilmember Britt Livdahl wears a shirt with Pride colors at the June 5 City Council meeting.

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Poulsbo speaks out about Pride banner vandalism

The Poulsbo City Council, Mayor Becky Erickson and many community members condemned the recent vandalism of Pride banners…

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Kingston High School’s graduation ceremony is June 8 at 1 p.m. at NKSD Stadium in Poulsbo.

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NK, Kingston graduations this weekend

North Kitsap and Kingston high schools will have their graduations this weekend at NKSD Stadium in Poulsbo.

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A Pride banner in downtown Poulsbo that was cut by a knife has since been stitched back together by a community member.

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Pride banners in Poulsbo repaired after vandalism

Police: Video shows potential suspect

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The North Kitsap school board approved at its May 23 meeting for William Rodgers to take over as NK High’s athletic director.

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Despite some pushback, board approves new NK A.D.

Despite some support to keep interim North Kitsap High School interim athletic director Anh Tran, the school board…

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Anderson Parkway, Front Street and Jensen Way have been identified as locations for potential implementation of paid parking in downtown Poulsbo.

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Poulsbo discusses how to improve downtown parking

The Poulsbo City Council discussed strategies to improve downtown parking at its May 15 meeting.

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An AED being used on a dummy.

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AEDs to be placed in various locations around Poulsbo

In efforts to potentially save lives in large public settings, Poulsbo Rotary is donating five Automated External Defibrillators…

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The Kingston Community Advisory Council says there is a need for a safe walkway for pedestrians from the south to the west side of West Kingston Road as it is one of the area’s busiest roads.

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Kingston group asks county for traffic safety improvements

The Kingston Community Advisory Council has asked for support from Kitsap Public Works to submit three Transportation Improvement…

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Marine mobile pump-out program coming to Liberty Bay

The Poulsbo City Council at its May 9 meeting agreed to partner with the Recreational Boating Association of…

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A rendering shows what the regional pickleball facility in Poulsbo could look like.

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Poulsbo Pickleball facility proposed, would tie into PERC

Group’s presentation shows 6 indoor, 4 outdoor courts

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The former Breidablik Elementary facility will be used starting this fall for students with intense behavioral and mental health needs.

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Breidablik to be used for student mental, behavioral health program

North Kitsap School District recently announced its collaboration with the Olympic Educational Service District to provide an inclusive…

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The Hood Canal Bridge will have a series of overnight closures during May and June for construction.

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Overnight Hood Canal Bridge closures slated for May, June

Travelers who use the Highway 104 Hood Canal Bridge should prepare for a series of overnight closures in…

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The sun sets behind roundabout artwork made by Elijah Burnett.

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305/Johnson Parkway roundabout project receives state award

The city of Poulsbo recently received the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year Award from the American…