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‘Northern Lights,’ an art quilt by Carol Olsen of Bainbridge Island.

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Spartan Wyatt Chabot defends his opponent’s shot attempt.

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Kitsap schools compete in Hammerhead Tournament

The Hammerhead Wrestling Tournament took place at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion Dec. 15-16, and nearly all of the…

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Santa waves to the shoreside crowd in Silverdale while the names of some of the attendees are announced as having received Christmas greetings.

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BYC’s annual holiday boat parade

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Senior Kyla Hoisington looks for an opportunity to pass the ball to a teammate in the third quarter.

Sports

Hagerty gets 20 as SK routes Stadium 55-20

South Kitsap’s girls basketball team looked eager to get its winter break started, putting the visiting Stadium Tigers…

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North Kitsap celebrates a double OT victory against Yelm.

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NK comes from behind to beat Yelm in double OT

Like the Seattle Seahawks, the North Kitsap Viking girls basketball team had an improbable comeback Dec. 18.

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Caleb Strobel Fox, left, of SK wrestles an opponent at the Hammerhead Invitational.

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SK wrestlers eye state run; girls football hurts their turnout

South Kitsap’s wrestling teams find themselves facing different challenges heading into the meat of the 2023-24 season—the boys…

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Kitsap Regional Library in downtown Bremerton.

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Bremerton library reopens, set for hot or cold weather to help homeless

The five-month hiatus of operations at Bremerton’s downtown Kitsap Regional Library branch has ended as the installation of…

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Coffee Oasis among those helped by Bellringer fund

Your daily coffee can do so much more than wake you up in the morning. The Coffee Oasis…

State Rep. Michelle Caldier of the 26th legislative district

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Report: Caldier found to have pattern of bullying behavior

An investigation into the conduct of state Rep. Michelle Caldier of the 26th legislative district found her in…

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Kitsap Best of the Best results unveiled

Kitsap Daily News and The Bainbridge Island Review are proud to announce our reader’s choices for the best…

Ray the Nihilist (left) and Strange 2ruth are performing at the Studio Stage Door on Friday, Dec. 29. Opening up are local Hip Hop artists Catalyst Loa, 12th House and ItzJustBenzo. DJ Newman is also on the bill. (Barry Coulter photo)

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Voice for the Voiceless: Rap and Hip Hop in the Kootenays

Strange 2ruth and RaytheNihilist host major hip-hop event Dec. 29

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Kitsap OKs funds for sheriff body, vehicle cameras

Kitsap County commissioners approved a contract Dec. 4, authorizing Sheriff John Gese to purchase and deploy body-worn and…

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North Kitsap’s Callie Hind competes in the floor event.

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NK hosts first Couples Classic

The North Kitsap gymnastics team hosted the first Couples Classic at the former Breidablik Elementary in Poulsbo Dec.…

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KT ferry maintenance site project to get public feedback

Kitsap Transit is preparing to go to the public for feedback on a dedicated maintenance facility for its…

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Opinion

Headlines negative, but rest of nation isn’t

If you listen to pollsters and politicians or consume heavy doses of social media and cable TV news,…

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Opinion

Holidays too stressful for you? Just hibernate like the bears do

It was never as high-profile as “Rudolph” or “Frosty,” but it’s worth noting that the animated special “The…

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Opinion

Here’s a tip: It’s out of control since COVID

Tipping demands sure have gotten out of control. With every purchase you make — at coffee shops, fast…

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Junior Reagan Dale turns to run for the endzone on a short touchdown pass against Bethel.

Sports

SK girls flag football wins 2 in inaugural home debut

Coach says they are pioneers in the Wild West with everybody learning the game

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Max Nolan leads the Vikings to two relay victories against Kingston and Bremerton.

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NK boys dominate Kingston, Bremerton in swimming

Since the Bremerton swimming pool is being repaired, the swim scheduling has bounced teams elsewhere. So, the North…

Sports

Spartans win on mat, but lose 2 due to forfeits

BBecause of forfeits due to a lack of wrestlers in specific weight classes, Bainbridge lost 42-34 to Port…