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What defines a homemade vehicle? And are they legal?

Q: I saw a, I’m not sure what you’d call it. Imagine the front half of a motorcycle…

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Graduates from Bainbridge are most likely to attend four-year colleges.

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What do you plan to do after graduation?

High school seniors around Kitsap County will soon be tossing graduation caps in the air, marking the end…

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Sports

WIAA approves girls flag football as sanctioned sport

Teams will begin play in 2025-26 season

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Don’t engage with drivers displaying ‘road rage’

Q: Is it just me, or is aggressive driving and road rage getting worse?

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Forget politics; do what’s right to avoid megafires

In August 2002 during one of the worst fire seasons to that point in recent history, President George…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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KT reports 9 ‘minor assaults’ in ‘24

Using Kitsap Transit is safe as there were only nine “minor assaults” last year, the KT board learned…

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Olympic College art professor Marie Weichman at the art wall.

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Graffiti a crime usually, but not on this wall

In unwanted areas, it’s cleaned up as fast as possible

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State Senate approves $7.3 billion capital budget

The state Senate, which often hears a wide range of opinions between Democrats and Republicans, gave rare unanimous…

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Kitsap County Earth Day Award recipients announced

Kitsap County’s 2025 Earth Day Award recipients were announced April 11, highlighting the work of four individuals and…

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Clearwater Casino NFL Draft party includes LOB member

The Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort’s 4th annual NFL Draft Party will take place April 24 at 4 p.m.…

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Open container law doesn’t apply to limousines

Q: I know it’s illegal to have an open container of alcohol in a car, so why is…

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The vineyard on Bainbridge Island in springtime.

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Kitsap wineries part of state’s trend bucking industry

Wine industry data for the past couple of years has shown a downturn.

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A diagram of the new forecast zones across Western Washington.

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Kitsap weather forecasts to be more accurate with changes

Chaotic weather can have unpredictable consequences, but some areas of Kitsap County may have a better bead on…

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NK Schools Foundation awards nearly 100k in grants this year

The North Kitsap Schools Foundation has awarded more than $98,000 in grants for the 2024-25 school year, continuing…

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North Kitsap briefs

School meeting rescheduled

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Over 2,000 community members showed up in downtown Poulsbo April 5 to protest against the Trump administration.

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Over 2,000 participate in anti-Trump protest in downtown Poulsbo

Protests took place around Kitsap and across the country April 5

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Courts were full during Pickleball Kingdom’s opening weekend in Poulsbo.

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New indoor pickleball facility opens in Poulsbo

Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity, held its grand opening in Poulsbo the weekend of April…

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The ‘Hands Off’ protest in Port Orchard took place April 5 at the intersection of Lund Avenue & Bethel Road.

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Port Orchard community protests against Trump administration

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Opinion

You can legally drive that motorhome, but should you?

Q: I was in the right lane of a two-lanes-in-each-direction road. An RV came up in the left…

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On the rebound when it comes to March Madness bracket

I could have become a professional basketball player if not for my inability to score baskets.