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All talked out: I can’t remember who told me to listen better

Someone told me that I need to be a better listener. I just can’t remember who.

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Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo

One person is dead after an incident involving the Poulsbo Police Department and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office May…

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Dr. Dana Isom, medical director of PawDoc Urgent Care, holding one of her kittens.

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Animal urgent care clinic to open in Port Orchard

If the dog eats something during a walk and is now lethargic or the cat is suddenly limping,…

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Shoppers arrive for the 2023 Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club Sale in Hansville.

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Annual garden club sale May 10 in Hansville

The annual Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club is holding its sale May 10 from 9 a.m. to noon…

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Suquamish Tribe members participate in a march May 5 to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and people.

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Suquamish, S’Klallam tribes conduct MMIW marches

Both the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes held marches May 5 to bring awareness to missing and…

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Bainbridge Island’s Fletcher Bay Road culvert.

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Over $6 million in CCA funding goes toward 10 Kitsap projects

Nearly 70 projects to restore salmon habitat across the state were funded through the Climate Commitment Act, including…

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Bremerton’s new poet laureate, Sarah Steinke.

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Bremerton’s new Poet Laureate focusing on healing, connection

The city of Bremerton has appointed Sarah Steinke as its new Poet Laureate.

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A roundabout is planned at High School Road and Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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Hwy 305, High School Road roundabout proceeding as scheduled

Pre-design process begins this summer

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A rendering of the new facility, once completed.

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West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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Opinion

Scamming sophisticated scammers

A few years ago, my then 70-something-old mom was targeted by telephone scammers.

Opinion

The crash risk of an unregistered vehicle

A: On my daily walks, I’ve noticed a large increase in outdated license tabs, some of them for…

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Students were shown a hands-on demo by the Bremerton Fire Department at the healthcare camp.

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Healthcare camp gives Kitsap students a glimpse at medical careers

On a sunny spring morning, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center buzzed with activity as more than 250 Kitsap-area…

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Soundgarden, iconic Seattle grunge band, inducted into HOF

Bassist Ben Shepherd has Kitsap roots

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Approximate location of the sewage spill.

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15,000-gallon sewage spill in Liberty Bay, Keyport

No-contact advisory through May 7

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Expanded pediatric care coming to Kitsap through new partnership

Families in Kitsap County will soon have expanded access to pediatric and mother-baby care due to a new…

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After stopping the fire’s progress within twenty minutes of arrival, firefighters spent another three hours digging through materials to find and extinguish remaining embers. Here, NKF&R firefighter Tucker Burns applies water to a hot spot in the home’s bathroom.

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Apparent chimney fire destroys NK rental home, displaces tenant

Firefighters successfully prevented a house fire from spreading to adjacent structures after a heavy fuel load, ventilation and…

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Kathleen Smith tackled drug addiction and turned her life around after a stint in county homeless shelters. Today, she holds down two jobs and recently got her own place to live in Port Orchard.

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Homeless shelters help ex-drug addict turn her life around

Meth played a significant role in Kathleen Smith’s life. But, spending a year in county homeless shelters -…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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James Sellers will begin his new role as North Kitsap High School principal July 1.

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North Kitsap High School names new principal

Dr. James “Jimmy” Sellers has been named as the next principal of North Kitsap High School, beginning July…

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Opinion

Trump getting blowback from his biggest supporters

Right-wing personalities have taken to their podcasts and radio programs to deride Donald Trump for his egregious and…