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Officials announce ban on outdoor burning
KITSAP—Fire marshals in Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Snohomish and King county planned to set a phase 1 burn ban…
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Burn ban expanded into western Washington
Hot and dry conditions increasing fire danger statewide; 306 wildfire starts throughout state this year so far.
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Harrison surgeons honored
BREMERTON – Cardiothoracic surgeons at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton and St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma received…
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Handle fireworks safely on the Fourth of July
Area familes and friends will gather on Saturday, July 4, to celebrate the holiday and watch fireworks. Several…
Opinion
For health innovations, fund Life Sciences Discovery
Some may remember the infamous Seattle billboard: “Will the last person leaving Seattle turn out the lights?” The…
Opinion
Play it safe, see a fireworks show
Here are some good reasons to enjoy a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July (and, in some…
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Kingston apartment fire caused no injuries, little damage
A fire started at the back of a dryer Wednesday morning in Kingston.
Obituaries
Joy Bonnington
Joy Margaret Bonnington March 15, 1921 – June 25, 2015 Joy Margaret (Pierson) Bonnington was born March 15,…
Business
Median cost of home in Kitsap: $265,000
Fueling the market: Low interest rates, a growing economy, improving consumer confidence
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Olympic College hires its first vice president for equity and inclusion
Cheryl Nuñez is Olympic College’s first vice president for equity and inclusion. She served in similar positions at…
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Healthy Youth Survey: Increase in student depression, suicide attempts
An increasing number of Washington teens say they feel sad or hopeless, have thoughts of suicide, and have…
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DNR expands burn ban to include western Washington
With heat and drought rapidly increasing fire danger in western Washington, the state Department of Natural Resources expanded…
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County Commissioners issue emergency ordinance banning sky lanterns
The Kitsap County Board of County Commissioners passed an ordinance June 22 banning the use of sky lanterns.
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Shellfish harvesting closed in north Hood Canal
Kitsap Public Health District and the state Department of Health have closed shellfish harvesting in the north Hood…
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Police chief: Consider public fireworks displays over lighting your own
Higher temperatures and no rain make for a dangerous combination, especially when fireworks are mixed in.
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Seeing unusual birds in your area? Here’s why | Kitsap Week
Over the last 50 years, more than 60 percent of our bird species have shifted their winter ranges…
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North Kitsap high schools ranked nationally
Kingston High School was ranked in the top 6 percent nationwide. North Kitsap High School was ranked in…
Letters to the Editor
Invest now in cure for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s is the only leading cause of death among the top 10 in the U.S. without a way…
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Midsommarfest kicks off lodge’s centennial | Sons of Norway 100th
The Sons of Norway’s Midsommarfest on June 20 kicks off the lodge’s year-long centennial celebration. But first, some…
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Many lodge activities are open to the public | Sons of Norway 100th
A good way to get to know the lodge — and boost your knowledge of Scandinavian culture —…