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Eligible older adults for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will receive an $80 gift card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at several local farmers markets.

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Applications for senior nutrition program now available

There is exciting news for older adults in the area as Kitsap County, in partnership with Meals on…

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Still under construction is the Pacific Building shelter on SE Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard.

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New-style homeless shelter opening in PO

People are already being lined up to reside in Port Orchard’s homeless shelter slated to open Nov. 4.

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Navy announces another delay in plans for Ford-class dry dock

Details on Naval Base Kitsap’s plans for a Ford-class capable dry dock were plentiful the last time Navy…

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A few of the libraries offer Baby Band.

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Check out all the fun things to do at Kitsap libraries

Some view libraries as just buildings storing dusty, old books. Kitsap Regional Library is out to show today’s…

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‘It’s crushing sometimes’: BAC will close for good in January

After 76 years of artist exhibitions, advocacy for the arts in local government and dozens of free programs,…

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The Admiral Pete foot ferry.

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Ferry sailings return for Bremerton-Annapolis, Kingston

A little over a month after being pulled from service for repairs, the Admiral Pete has rejoined Kitsap…

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A few large piles of creosote-contaminated dirt frame the future view from Pritchard Park, while a ferry arrives in Bainbridge.

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BI Superfund site gets funds to spur cleanup

Pritchard Park may have some unbeatable views sooner than expected, thanks to new federal funding — they just…

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Vikings Tate Stearns, left, and Connor Nauta bring down a W.F. West ball carrier.

Sports

“Out of shape” Vikings trounced on home turf 40-7

North Kitsap’s latest quest to climb the 2A ladder took an early hit from a familiar postseason foe.

Opinion

Pull over for emergency vehicles except with median

Q: Do the cars on my side of the road need to pull over when an emergency vehicle…

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Courtney Oliver

Opinion

What if child refuses to go to school?

The start of a new school year often brings excitement, with children eager to meet new teachers, make…

Opinion

Upthegrove up a tree on forest management

Most down-ballot elections draw little attention, but not this year when it comes to Washington’s Public Lands commissioner.

Opinion

Lots of theories on why Friday the 13th is so bad

Friday, October 12, 2007: All this week I‘ve been thinking that today was going to be the 13th…

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Senior running back Brycen Clay takes off on his first of many explosive runs on a four-touchdown day.

Sports

Wolves cruise to 54-14 blowout win in opening week

It has been quite some time since Week 1 felt so good for the South Kitsap Wolves football…

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Drug use seeing positive trend in Kitsap County

Dr. Gib Morrow shared good news of a sort not often seen about substance abuse for the Kitsap…

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What local teams look like this fall

Editor’s note: The Kitsap News Group sent out questionnaires about the high school teams to all of the…

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Alexandra Piccio

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PO woman gets public service award, to study sustainable farming

Port Orchard’s Alexandra Piccio has earned a spot in the third cohort of Voyager Scholarship for Public Service…

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Ashton Medema works in a few throws during his shift at Dimension Axe in Port Orchard.

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PO’s Dimension XR, Axe provide ‘destination’ entertainment

The Kitsap Peninsula’s sole axe-throwing establishment is back.

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Locals pair up to pass on Suquamish traditions

Peg Deam, a Suquamish artist and tradition bearer, is working with Kyles Gemmell of Poulsbo in Bellingham on…

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Carol Mezen puts in some reps during a workout at Kitsap CrossFit in Poulsbo, preparing herself for the Masters CrossFit games.

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Bainbridge firefighter qualifies for Masters CrossFit Games

Carol Mezen’s career as a firefighter and paramedic nearly ended before it even began— her fire academy struggles…

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Guitarist Rafael Tranquilino’s facial expression tells it all about the emotion of playing the blues.

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New Kitsap festival a cure for the Summertime Blues

When Eddie Cochrane declared “there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” in 1958 the blues were pretty…