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The old PJ’s Market Sign is still standing during the demolition process.

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PJ’s Market to be memorialized at new fire station

An old and cherished landmark for many in Port Orchard was finally demolished but will not be forgotten…

Captain Brodie Strom is leading the Spartans as the top boys runner this season.

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Local teams have some of top runners in state

Early in the season, the Bainbridge Spartan boys and girls cross country teams look like squads to beat…

Kingston’s Mimi Hays won both of her meets and qualified for districts in the 100-yard butterfly event. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Kingston duo excels in loss to Sequim

Kingston’s super small swim team of four was only half that Sept. 21, as two didn’t have enough…

Drum-making class at BARN. Courtesy Photos

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Fireworks on water

Only a few police cars remain outside Bremerton High School after a suspect was arrested, and the lockdown was moments from ending. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Bremerton police make arrest after threatening call

A juvenile is in police custody after threatening students and faculty at Bremerton High School through a 911…

Central Kitsap’s boys and girls teams will be some of the best in their divisions this season. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/File Photos

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Local teams have some of top runners in state

Early in the season, the Bainbridge Spartan boys and girls cross country teams look like squads to beat…

An Olympic College welcome included multiple stops, including resources such as campus maps. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Even unvaccinated OC students could return soon

The fall term is officially underway at Olympic College, and students who remain unvaccinated and want to attend…

Forward Amira Lyons is a dangerous striker for Klahowya’s soccer team.

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Klahowya soccer is local standard for success

Klahowya’s girls soccer team has had the strongest sports dynasty in recent Kitsap County history — thanks to…

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Behind the View Ridge Elementary sign is where the stretch of road plotted for the latest Safe Route to School project begins.

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$5.5 million to pave way for safe walks to school

Any trip students take to school should be as safe as possible.

Susan “Sue” Teresa (Lowman) Hoots Pedersen

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Susan “Sue” Teresa (Lowman) Hoots Pedersen

February 10, 1942 - September 10, 2022

Richard Waites

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Richard Waites

July 26, 1947 - August 9, 2022

Red Cross vehicles and trailers sit outside the Silverdale United Methodist Church, which was activated as an emergency shelter for the fire victims. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Alleged arsonist charged; 50 at emergency shelter

A man has been charged with first-degree arson after starting a fire inside a Bremerton motel Sept. 18,…

Firefighters battle the blaze at the Midway Inn in Bremerton. Courtesy Photos

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50 in mass shelter after Bremerton motel fire

A mass care shelter opened at noon Sept. 18 in Silverdale after 50 people were displaced by a…

Dr. Jen Stonequist talks about the new facility at a ground-breaking. Courtesy Photo

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New vet center for pets a lifesaver for low-income families

Once the Veterinary Lifesaving Center is built at the Kitsap Humane Society animals brought to the shelter suffering…

North Kitsap’s defense only allowed Port Angeles into the red zone once during the entire game. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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North Kitsap shows no mercy against Port Angeles

North Kitsap dominated in its league opener against Port Angeles at Lumen Field Sept. 17 as the Vikings,…

Klahowya lost 62-14 against Tenino at Lumen Field on Saturday afternoon. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Klahowya outmatched at Lumen Field

The Klahowya Eagles battled against the Tenino Beavers at Lumen Field in Seattle Sept. 17, but the Eagles…

North Kitsap began running drills in the Seahawks’ end zone before playing against Port Angeles at Lumen Field. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group

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NK, Klahoway play at Lumen Field, home of Seahawks

A dream of many high school football players is to play pro ball.

Kingston’s Navaeh Sullivan helped lead the Buccaneers to a victory over the Olympic Trojans. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Kingston’s offense leads to sweep over Olympic

The Kingston Buccaneers took on the Olympic Trojans Sept. 15 and swept them 3-0.

Sarah Cook White

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Sarah Cook White

January 11, 1951 – July 20, 2022

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Golfers, above and at left, take to the links in Port Orchard recently.

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Millennials take a swing at golf during COVID

Future of sport is bright as they get hooked on it