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Viking Morgan Paul drops his match against Bainbridge.

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NK wrestling prevails over Spartans

The North Kitsap wrestling team prevailed over Bainbridge 64-11, winning six of the eight matches Jan. 17.

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Councilman John Morrissey takes his seat at the opening of the Jan. 9 city council meeting.

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Newest PO councilmembers begin terms

It was not a lengthy first meeting of 2024, aside from conversations designating committees and retreat dates, but…

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Jason Ellison wears the Husky purple, getting to work with his newest home in the Washington baseball program.

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SK alum Ellison named Huskies hitting coach

South Kitsap High School alumnus and former Seattle Mariners outfielder Jason Ellison has spent much of the last…

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Sylvia Payne, left, and Ruth Jones sing from the soul in a rendition of 'The Storm is Passing Over.'

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At MLK event, his praises of love ring loud and clear

Kitsap County officials, local social justice leaders and preachers gathered at the President’s Hall of the county fairgrounds…

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Appeal of SK restaurant’s COVID fines likely to be dismissed

The former owner of That One Place restaurant has taken no action in over a year to advance…

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Olivia Wildes (left), Jeff Wildes and Leslie Waldman.

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Daughters of CKFR firefighters among civilian award recipients

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue recently recognized three people for their assistance with administering CPR in emergency settings,…

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SKSD calls for public feedback on alternative calendars

The conversation on whether to modify its school calendar is growing louder in the South Kitsap School District,…

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Several signs were brought into the packed Kitsap County courtroom Jan. 16.

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Kitsap judge won’t rule on Trump’s eligibility for ballot

Thurston judge later rules Trump on ballot is OK

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KRL executive director Jason Driver (second from left) speaks with guests at the ceremony for the newly renamed Martin Luther King Jr. branch.

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Historic Bremerton library renamed after Martin Luther King Jr.

Kitsap Regional Library’s downtown Bremerton branch off 5th Street is known by many by the name bestowed upon…

Frankey Ithaka answers questions from the media moments after a Kitsap judge denies a hearing challenging ex-President Trump’s eligibility for the state ballot.

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Kitsap judge won’t rule on Trump’s eligibility for ballot

Thurston judge later rules Trump on ballot is OK

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Black Press Media announces move to new ownership

Carpenter Media Group operates leading community news publications in the southern United States, including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, North…

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Garrett Goade wins the Island Invitational at 175 pounds.

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4 teams finish top 10 at Island Invitational

As the temperature dropped outside, the competition heated up at the Island Invitational wrestling tournament Jan. 13.

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Helen Mary Morgan

April 17, 1936 - December 22, 2023

Billie Martino

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Billie Martino

December 17, 1923 - December 14, 2023

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Rebecca Sue Howard Blake

June 29, 1950 - December 11, 2023

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese

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Sheriff: Kitsap to go high-tech, focus on violent crime

High-tech equipment from body cams and upgraded tasers will be provided to deputies across Kitsap County this year.

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Opinion

Tommy Smothers funny, but serious about politics

Tommy Smothers wasn’t the first performer to weaponize comedy for political purposes, but he was perfectly suited for…

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Opinion

Will Gen Xers continue to be overlooked even at 60?

Latchkey kids. Slackers. Caffeine lovers. Grunge. That’s how a lot of people have referred to Generation X, the…

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Police powers extend beyond their jurisdictions

Q: If a cop is driving their police car home, but they aren’t on duty, can they make…