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Kenneth Hartung

Obituaries

Kenneth Harold Hartung

December 16, 1944 – November 7, 2024

Sports

For 6th-straight year, NK boasts Olympic League MVP

Bainbridge, Olympic standouts receive other high honors

News

Coffee with Council fosters community connection in Port Orchard

At Mercantile Coffee Co., nestled inside Josephine’s Mercantile in downtown Port Orchard, the public has found a welcoming…

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Life

Fall food drives in Kitsap give back to all, even givers

As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to quality time with loved ones, the onset of cozy season,…

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Jamie Lissow, comedian and ‘Real Rob’ star, to perform at the Admiral Theatre Nov. 23

News

Lissow to perform at Admiral Theatre

Jamie Lissow, known for his sharp wit and versatile comedy, will take the stage at the Admiral Theatre…

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News

Donation leads to new 8 Acre Woods park at Rolling Bay

The gift of a wooded parcel near Rolling Bay is creating a new 8-acre neighborhood park.

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News

Federal funding to repair parts of Hood Canal Bridge

Work scheduled to start in Nov. 2025

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Bainbridge’s Hannah Kress and Adeline Carleton celebrate their rowing commitments to Washington and Michigan State.

Sports

BI rowers among five D-1 recruits at signing ceremony

A pair of Bainbridge rowers will try to conquer the waters of two major Big 10 schools, headlining…

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The Valeda Light Delivery System provides non-invasive treatment to fix eye issues.

News

Poulsbo firm gets FDA OK to treat common eye problem

Clark Tedford has been smiling so much he said his jaw is starting to hurt.

News

BI tennis group seeks donations for Sakai courts

The Bainbridge Community Tennis Association is asking for donations to help pay for tennis courts at Sakai Park.

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News

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Runs through Dec. 2

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A HEART team member clearing out an encampment in Kitsap County.

News

HEART team’s hands-on-approach transforms homeless crisis

Two years ago, a team with a simple yet bold mission set out to address homelessness in Kitsap…

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Community members take KHS dogs out for a walk through the ‘Barks and Recs’ program.

News

‘Barks and Rec’ program strengthens community bonds

Picture this: a sunny day, a leash in hand, and an eager shelter dog by your side.

Bainbridge sophomore Olivia Longridge cruises through her leg of the 200-yard medley relay state finals.

Sports

Bainbridge captures 2A state swim crown

NK finishes 2nd; Bremerton’s Patti claims 2 individual titles

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Central Kitsap’s Macy Holyoak, left, and Elliana Smith go up for a block against North Thurston in their district title match Nov. 16.

Sports

Bainbridge loses in state quarterfinals; CK clinches 3A spot

SK goes 1-2 at districts; NK 0-2 at state

Sports

Bainbridge, NK, Central, Klahowya all lose by 1 goal in state soccer

Crosspoint only Kitsap team to advance, returns to semifinals

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Opinion

Not so bad that we’re not going to live longer lives

Get this: life expectancy has apparently hit its peak. According to msn.com, a recent study published in the…

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Opinion

Red light, green light no game when it comes to pain

Two phrases, used by medical professionals and laypeople alike, are often employed when suggesting that people continue or…

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Nurses are having to deal with large open wounds as a result of the drug use.

News

Kitsap prepares for ‘tranq,’ which makes fentanyl more deadly

A person finds a roommate non-responsive. First responders arrive and declare the 55-year-old Port Orchard man deceased. In…

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Peter Harris

Opinion

Transportation funds should not be used for recreation projects

Transportation and recreation are not the same. That should be obvious, especially for government, but apparently it will…