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Mullenix Ridge Elementary suffers some broken windows, but averts damage from explosion

The South Kitsap house explosion Feb. 23 triggered alarms and activated fire sprinklers at Mullenix Ridge Elementary, which…

William and Maria McDonald

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Rosary, Mass scheduled for William and Maria McDonald

The St. Gabriel Church website reports that the rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 and…

William and Maria McDonald

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Couple was active in faith, Guamanian community

William and Maria McDonald were “very active in many different areas of parish life, a fun-loving couple with…

Firefighters spray water on a Port Orchard home that exploded around 4 a.m. Feb. 23.

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Loud boom heard in Bremerton as Port Orchard home explodes

BREMERTON - A loud boom sound rang throughout Bremerton around 4 a.m. Feb. 23 after a Port Orchard…

Lori Maxim

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Lori Maxim, Sound VP and Kitsap group publisher, leaving to join Morris Multimedia

Lori Maxim, vice president of Sound Publishing and publisher of the company’s newspapers in Kitsap County, is leaving…

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Community meeting to discuss plans for Lebo Boulevard improvements

A community meeting will be held to discuss the Lebo Boulevard Road Improvement Project 5-6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb.…

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Kingston’s Johnson places third at Mat Classic | State Wrestling

Dawson Johnson of Kingston placed third in the 195 weight class in the Mat Classic in the Tacoma…

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Kingston wins state title in 200-yard medley relay | Boys Swimming

Kingston wins the 2A state title in the 200-yard medley relay, Feb. 20 at the King County Aquatics…

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One game away from state: Boys, girls advance to basketball regionals

The North Kitsap Vikings defeated Liberty 76-68 to win the 2016 West Central / SeaKing 2A Boys Basketball…

Obituaries

Kathleen Potosnak

KINGSTON — Kathleen Potosnak passed away on Feb. 21. She was 58. Kathleen was born on June 4,…

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Opinion | St. Vincent de Paul’s existence at risk; step up before it is too late

A Port Orchard community resource is about to disappear before our very eyes. But it’s not too late…

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Fathoms O’ Fun Royal Court pageant competition gears up

Fathoms O’ Fun’s Royal Court selection is underway this year with the scholarship competition taking place March 5…

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Suquamish Tribe may respond to local court’s ruling on trust land

The Suquamish Tribe is considering responding to a Kitsap County Superior Court judge’s decision to assert jurisdiction over…

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Bomb threat at Poulsbo Middle School deemed ‘not credible’; student arrested

A Poulsbo Middle School student was arrested Feb. 18 after he allegedly said he had a bomb in…

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‘PulsePoint’ app aims to improve odds for heart attack victims

SILVERDALE – A new smart phone app is now available to give Kitsap County residents the ability to…

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Community briefs (Feb. 19, 2016 edition)

Tracyton Library Kids Day Every first Thursday at Tracyton Community Library is “Kids Day.” Come enjoy kid activities,…

Vikings temporarily took over the Poulsbo City Council Chambers before the Feb. 17 meeting to cheer the mayor’s proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Lodge. The local lodge was chartered June 4

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Viking City taken over by Vikings | Slice of Life

Vikings temporarily took over the Poulsbo City Council Chambers before the Feb. 17 meeting

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson swears in new Deputy Chief Andy Pate

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Poulsbo has a new deputy police chief | City Council Summary

Pate, a native Texan, served at Bangor when he was in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the…

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Work together to determine best course for trust land

Kitsap County Superior Court Judge Kevin Hull’s decision to assert authority over a parcel of Native trust land…

Law enforcement personnel board the Hyak during an exercise Feb. 10.

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WSP conducts drill aboard Hyak

The Washington State Patrol conducted a multi-agency response drill aboard the Washington State Ferries vessel Hyak to test…