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It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all the time

Q: I often see motor vehicles being driven in the dark, or near dark, without headlights on. My…

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A small case filled with hand grenades and other types of explosive devices was found in an Olalla residence Dec. 1.

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KCSO: grenades, other explosives found at Olalla residence

A small case filled with what appear to be live hand grenades and other types of explosive devices…

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Lovely stands ready to help at her daytime home - the Kitsap County courthouse.

Life

Kitsap courthouse dog provides comfort in rather stressful situations

With a wet nose, gentle personality and wagging tail, Lovely is a frequent visitor to the Kitsap County…

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Despite challenges, Fishline embodies the spirit of giving

Washington State ranks as the 5th most expensive state to live in, and Kitsap County’s cost of living…

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Central Kitsap School District’s school resource officer, Deputy Arianna Sivonda, of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

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From safety to listening, CK SRO on hand for variety of school needs

Police officers are assigned to work in several schools in Kitsap County. The fully commissioned officers go by…

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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant

A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…

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Poulsbo man killed in head-on collision near Kingston

A 40-year-old Poulsbo man was killed in a head-on collision involving a commercial truck on Highway 104 near…

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What happens if you’re an accomplice to a traffic violation?

Q: You wrote an article about a woman who was cited for honking as she drove past a…

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No bed of roses at my house

My house plants and I are in a dysfunctional relationship where I forget to water them and they…

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The Hometown Band will be performing holiday concerts across Kitsap County in December.

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Briefs

Victim ID’d

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If the NKSD capital levy passes, Pearson Elementary would be rebuilt on-site.

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NKSD adding 6-year, $95.7 million renewal capital levy to Feb. ballot

Voters will also decide on replacement EP&O levy in upcoming election

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Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76, located at 19145 Viking Avenue NW, opened for service Nov. 22.

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New Poulsbo fire station opens, to serve Keyport/Scandia area

Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76 received its first emergency response tones from Kitsap 911 at 3:08 p.m. Nov.…

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CK volleyball goes 2-2 at state to finish 6th

The No. 8 seed Central Kitsap Cougars went 2-2 at the 3A state volleyball tournament in Yakima Nov.…

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ShareNet continues to meet rising demands this holiday season

The greatest gift in Kingston this holiday season isn’t wrapped in paper or tied with ribbons—it’s ShareNet Food…

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Josue May (left), Emilie May (center) and Lisa Johnson (right) pose outside of North Kitsap High School with their donations for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

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Suquamish, PGST step up to help with government shutdown effects

When the federal government ground to a halt in early October, the livelihoods of federal workers and status…

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Stressing out over Thanksgiving travel? You’re not alone

Don’t hate me because I’m stationary.

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When entrepreneurs strike the right chord

We got it in the early 1970s — a Kimball organ that sat in our living room for…

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Early merging traffic laws: what is and isn’t allowed

Q: At a freeway on-ramp, is it illegal to merge early by driving across the white lines before…

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Bremerton School District placing EP&O renewal levy on Feb. ballot

The Bremerton School District Board of Directors voted at its Nov. 13 meeting to place a four-year replacement…

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KCD’s new AgWeather System tower tracks real-time conditions

While rural areas around the nation reckon with federal cuts to weather information systems, Kitsap residents will see…