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Washington Gov. Jay Inslee pauses at the end of a news conference Monday at the Capitol in Olympia. He announced that schools will remain physically closed for the remainder of the school year due to the coronavirus outbreak, and that public and private school students will continue distance learning through June. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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1.2 million students won’t return to classrooms anytime soon

The governor has extended a statewide closure through June 19 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kiwanis scholarship applications due April 11

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Kiwanis scholarship applications due April 11

By Pat Bennett-Forman

Diesel heater sparks blaze that scorched sailboat in Kingston

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Diesel heater sparks blaze that scorched sailboat in Kingston

A Kingston couple living aboard their sailboat were displaced after a diesel heater sparked a blaze aboard the…

Rotary Club of Silverdale donates food to hungry students

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Rotary Club of Silverdale donates food to hungry students

The Rotary Club of Silverdale recently used funds raised from its annual Duck Race to purchase food for…

Poulsbo Police blotter

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Poulsbo Police blotter

Incident and arrest listing for March 23 — March 29, 2020

Governor Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4

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Governor Inslee extends stay-home order to May 4

OLYMPIA — Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday extended his statewide stay-home order through 11:59 p.m. on May 4,…

Rep. Kilmer to host Facebook Live Town Hall on resources for small businesses

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Rep. Kilmer to host Facebook Live Town Hall on resources for small businesses

Congressman Derek Kilmer will hold a Facebook Live town hall Thursday with U.S. Small Business Administration Regional Administrator…

Gov. Jay Inslee (left) at a news conference in Olympia on Wednesday. (TVW)

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Inslee to state businesses: Pivot to make medical equipment

BY Jerry Cornfield & Chuck Taylor

Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement

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Gov. Inslee warns of stepped-up ‘stay home’ enforcement

By Jerry Cornfield

Kitsap County Public Works to restore limited access to waste facilities for essential businesses

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Kitsap County Public Works to restore limited access to waste facilities for essential businesses

Kitsap County Public Works is currently working on a plan that would allow some customers to have access…

SBA loan information session set for April 2

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SBA loan information session set for April 2

Local business owners will have the chance to get more information on SBA Loans available during the COVID-19…

Seattle sports teams and major event organizers issue public plea: Stay home

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Seattle sports teams and major event organizers issue public plea: Stay home

When the Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders FC and Storm speak, will fans heed the call?

COVID-19 cases in Kitsap County now at 56

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COVID-19 cases in Kitsap County now at 56

Kitsap County now has 56 confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Kitsap Public Health District announced Sunday…

Sound Publishing to suspend most print publications in Kitsap County

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Sound Publishing to suspend most print publications in Kitsap County

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve all across the globe, the North Kitsap Herald, Central Kitsap…

Mauri Jaakko Pelto

Obituaries

Mauri Jaakko Pelto

April 12, 1924 - March 20, 2020

Rosalie Frazier

Obituaries

Rosalie Frazier

September 27, 1952 – March 18, 2020

Jack P. Madden

Obituaries

Jack P. Madden

March 4, 1929 - March 14, 2020

Kitsap County suspends plastic bag ban

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Kitsap County suspends plastic bag ban

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Kitsap County commissioners opted to suspend the enforcement of…

Stay in to protect us all

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Stay in to protect us all

Dear Parents in Kitsap County,

NKF&R Firefighters Charlie Hough and Hayden Smallbeck wearing personal protective equipment. Photo courtesy NKF&R.

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Emergency responders are fighting COVID-19 on the front lines

Amidst the continually-changing COVID-19 pandemic, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue is still out serving on the front lines…