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Davenport appointed NK interim superintendent

Effective through June of 2025

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Student Grady Smallbeck takes a pizza out of the oven at The Odin Inn.

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NK High’s student-run Odin Inn reopens

North Kitsap High School’s student-run restaurant, The Odin Inn, recently reopened for the first time since the COVID…

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The event featured a red carpet for guest’s arrival.

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More attend Poulsbo’s Fancy Family Formal this year

245 people attended the city of Poulsbo’s 2024 Fancy Family Formal Feb. 17, a 9% increase over last…

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Local artist Ana Dueñas sketches a drawing at Stinging Nettle Studio in Kingston.

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Kingston entrepreneur specializes in tattoos, other art forms

Stinging Nettle Studio is owned by 29-year-old Ana Dueñas

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Laurynn Evans will resign as North Kitsap School District superintendent effective June 30.

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Resignation approved; public not happy about payment

NK superintendent is being paid through June 30

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The Poulsbo City Council is considering using the historic Nelson House on 3rd Avenue as a potential recovery residence/sober living house.

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Poulsbo considers using Nelson House as recovery residence

The Poulsbo City Council is considering using the historic Nelson House on 3rd Avenue as a recovery residence/sober…

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Iggy’s Food Truck is now open Thursday through Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. in downtown Kingston.

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Kingston food truck mixes local sourcing with fermentation

Iggy’s Alive & Cultured has teamed with longtime friends Pam Buitenveld & John Delp, the chefs behind Kingston’s…

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Police chief Ron Harding and Housing, Health and Human Services director Kim Hendrickson speak to the Poulsbo City Council Feb. 21 about the Recovery Resource Center manager position.

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Poulsbo approves new full-time manager for RRC

The Poulsbo City Council approved a new full-time position — Recovery Resource Center manager, along with two new…

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Misdemeanor charge filed against NK superintendent

Court date set for Feb. 28

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A map showing the available areas for retail cannabis in Poulsbo.

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Poulsbo approves retail cannabis

2 businesses maximum, one in each zoning district

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Group, tribes opposed to proposed NK sports complex

A local organization and two tribes are against a proposed sports/recreation complex in North Kitsap, mostly due to…

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NKSD bond fails to pass; 64% vote against

Results from the Feb. 13 special election show North Kitsap School District’s estimated $242 million, 20-year bond proposal…

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Inaugural Poulsbo Blues and Jazz Festival Feb. 23-24

Local married couple Mary Gorman and Joe Hulsey have spent the last 20 years often traveling in search…

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It was standing-room only at the Feb. 8 NKSD school board meeting, with many showing up to show their displeasure with the board and superintendent Laurynn Evans following her being named a suspect in a case involving the theft and disposal of campaign signs against the Feb. 13 NKSD bond measure.

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NK school board approves paid leave for superintendent

The North Kitsap School District board approved putting superintendent Laurynn Evans on paid administrative leave at its contentious…

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A look at NKSD’s enrollment over the years.

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NKSD projects minimal enrollment decrease for ‘24-‘25

The North Kitsap School Board went over its enrollment projections for 2024-25 at its meeting Jan. 25, indicating…

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A rendering shows covered bleachers, among other additions, at Kingston High School’s athletic field, which will be added if voters approve North Kitsap School District’s $242 million, 20-year bond proposal during the Feb. 13 special election.

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A detailed look at NKSD’s bond proposal

Special Election Feb. 13, requires 60% approval to pass

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Poulsbo’s Viking Tour Bike Ride will now be held in June instead of during Viking Fest weekend in May.

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Viking Tour Bike Ride moving to June

Since its inception in 2016, Poulsbo Rotary’s Viking Tour Bike Ride has grown so much that organizers are…

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Fishline executive director Charlie Thompson speaks to the Poulsbo City Council Jan. 17.

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Fishline reports huge services increase in 2023

Fishline Food Bank &Comprehensive Services provided an impact report presentation to the Poulsbo City Council Jan. 17, indicating…

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Owner Alfonso Ramos stands behind the bar at the new Carbon Mexican Steakhouse location in Kingston.

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Carbon Mexican Steakhouse opens new location in Kingston

A new Mexican steakhouse opened Jan. 6 in Kingston adjacent to the Firehouse Theater.

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The 2024 Poulsbo City Council. From left to right: Gary McVey, Ed Stern, Doug Newell, Mayor Becky Erickson, Pam Crowe, Rick Eckert and David Musgrove. Britt Livdahl was absent from the meeting.

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Poulsbo welcomes new councilmembers

Three new Poulsbo city councilmembers were sworn into their positions during the governing body’s first meeting of the…