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Owners, patrons eagerly release the Kraken

The Brass Kraken ribbon-cutting was at 5:15 p.m. April. 1 and by 5:45, owners James Conlon, John Mackowski…

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Keep rental home or sell? | Just Ask Jan

With a steady rise on the housing market, is it time to sell the rental home?

Lori Maxim

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Lori Maxim, Sound VP and Kitsap group publisher, leaving to join Morris Multimedia

Lori Maxim, vice president of Sound Publishing and publisher of the company’s newspapers in Kitsap County, is leaving…

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Conditions ended, credentials reinstated for two health care providers

The state Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or withdrawn charges against the following health care providers…

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Want to start a business? Here’s how

Kitsap Community Resources' Business Education Support Training program, or BE$T, will offer free “Get Ready For Business” workshops…

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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…

Tammy Mattson and Rob DiFilippo hope to reopen Cafe Jacamoe. The downtown New Orleans-style restaurant and nightclub is closed so repairs can be made to the building it occupied.

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Café Jacamoe closed, could reopen elsewhere

Café Jacamoe is closed but its owners hope to reopen the New Orleans-style restaurant and nightclub elsewhere in…

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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,…

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2016 is shaping up to be a great year | Port Gamble Gazette

The staff at Port Gamble would like to thank everyone who visited us this past year, attended our…

Tis the Season magazine won first place in its category in the Local Media Association 2015 Advertising & Promotions Contest. The magazine is a publication of the Bainbridge Island Review and the North Kitsap Herald.

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Tis the Season magazine wins first place in national contest

The 2014 Tis the Season magazine won first place in its category in the Local Media Association 2015…

More cannabis products are consumed by means other than smoking. Agate Dreams’ products run the gamut: chocolates

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Agate Dreams opens, with dreams for the future

Someday, proponents say, popping a mint into your mouth for a little boost from THC will be looked…

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Rite-Aid acquired by Walgreens; will keep name for the time being

Rite-Aid, including those in Poulsbo and elsewhere in Kitsap County, have been acquired by Walgreens. The $17.2 billion…

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Port Gamble primed for Country Christmas | Port Gamble Gazette

Come enjoy the seasonal magic during our annual Country Christmas weekend Dec. 12-13. The town is fully dressed…

Gene Reyes of Truelux specializes in lotion candles and other cool products for home and person.

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There’s a lot that’s new in old downtown

New shops upgrade spaces, contribute to eclectic feel

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Bockelie celebrates 25th year as owner of Gallery of Hair Design

Sheri Bockelie is celebrating 25 years as owner of the Poulsbo Gallery of Hair Design, in the Poulsbo…

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Grub Hut owners open yoga studio

Pardon the alliteration, but just down the street from their place to eat, the Pickards have opened “Sweet…

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AmericanWest Bank branch is now a Banner Bank branch

“While the signs on our buildings [have changed], the people inside are the same you’ve come to know…

Big Maple Tree Farm in Hansville is closing after operating for 40 years.

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Big Maple Tree Farm to close; owners say they’ll miss customers the most

HANSVILLE — After 40 years, Big Maple Tree Farm is closing. Owners Don and Suzanne Sandall, 90 and…

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Tizley’s, Grovers Creek featured on Munchies channel

Tizley’s Europub and the Suquamish Tribe’s Grovers Creek Salmon Hatchery are featured in a five-part culinary guide to…

Bonita Doerksen and her adult children and grandchildren are celebrating Coast Do It Best Hardware's 20th anniversary.

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Coast Do It Best Hardware turns 20

The first thing that might strike a customer walking into Coast Do It Best Hardware is the variety…