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Local celebrities share their New Year’s resolutions | Kitsap Weekly

It’s a new year, which means, of course, it’s time to recommit ourselves to accomplishing a resolution that…

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Increase in leisure travelers spurs growth in Kitsap’s tourism sector | Forecasts

For the past several months, Kitsap County hoteliers have led Washington counties — including King, Pierce, Snohomish, Spokane…

Unattended vehicles left with motors running are quick targets for thieves. Drivers are advised to not their their cars unattended while warming up.

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Sheriff warns against warm-up thefts

Unattended vehicles left with motors running are quick targets to car thieves. Drivers are warned to not leave…

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WSP troopers will be out in force for New Year’s weekend DUI patrols

More than 1,200 impaired drivers arrested since Thanksgiving weekend

Tim Ryan and Ardis Morrow.

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Morrow Manor: $100K fundraising challenge reached; Ryan Properties matches

In fall, Tim Ryan Properties of Poulsbo issued a challenge: it would match all funds raised, up to…

Robert Thomas 'Bob' Hogan

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Bob Hogan worked nearly 49 years at PSNS | Passages

A memorial celebration of Bob's life is scheduled for 3 p.m. Jan. 2 at the North Kitsap Eagles…

This cooler got hot after someone left it too close to a heater.

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Burning smell from hot cooler attracts firefighters’ attention

KITSAP – A burning smell from a partially melted plastic cooler that had been left next to a…

Newly sworn-in City Council member John Clauson chats with fellow councilmember Shawn Cucciardi Dec. 29 while his 3-year-old  granddaughter Ellie stays nearby.

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Newly elected Port Orchard City Council members sworn in

John Clausen, Shawn Cucciardi, Clancy Donlin and City Lucarelli were sworn into office Dec. 29 as newly elected…

A parked BMW is nearly camouflaged by fallen snow in Port Angeles in this 2011 file photo.

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Vehicles left unattended during wintry warm-ups are attractive to thieves, Sheriff’s office says

KITSAP – As temperatures drop during the cold winter months, the numbers of motor vehicle thefts begin to…

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Full steam ahead: WSF to add fourth Olympic Class ferry

Washington State Ferries is starting off the New Year with construction of a new Olympic Class ferry.

Firefighters load an injured crew member into the back of a medic unit for transport to Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton

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Firefighter falls through floor in Arbutus Court house fire

A North Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighter sustained minor injuries when he fell through the floor of a…

A visitor flies a kite on the parade ground at Fort Flagler State Park. The hospital building

Life

State Parks says, ‘Hey, you, take a hike’ | Kitsap Weekly

Free — now, that’s a good reason to get out and usher in 2016 in the great outdoors

Business

North Kitsap will lead county’s economic growth | Forecasts

2015 was a good year for our local and regional economy. 2016 will see continued growth throughout Kitsap,…

There are plenty of good reasons to celebrate the New Year close to home.

Life

Kitsap is party central on New Year’s Eve | Kitsap Weekly

Still making plans for New Year’s Eve? Here’s what’s scheduled in Kitsap. How about a dive adventure? Or…

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Sons of Norway donates $7,500 to ShareNet

Pictured from left, Shorty Garoutte, David Rice, Mark Ince, Glen Robbins and Jan Saenz display donated toys and…

Mayor Becky Erickson.

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Expect steady growth in 2016 | Forecasts

We use this time of year to reflect on our successes, learn from our challenges, and look ahead…

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Community briefs (Jan 1, 2016 edition)

Tracyton Library Kids Day, Jan. 2 Kansas club meeting, Bark in the Mew Year, Snowman swim meet Jan.…

Letters to the Editor

Alzheimer’s research funding at an all-time high

In a historic move in Washington, D.C. on Dec. 18, Congress passed the 2016 federal government appropriations bill…

Letters to the Editor

Sexual predators could take advantage of YMCA’s bathroom policy

Gender Dysphoria is a rare, but real, medical condition that can sometimes necessitate sex reassignment surgery. Were this…

Opinion

Editorial: A New Year’s gift from Congress

Among the lumps of coal — riders attached to the omnibus spending bill that Congress passed and President…