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Carly Anderson of North Kitsap High School became the first girl from the West Sound to win a state wrestling championship as a freshman.

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NK freshman reflects on road to her first state wrestling title

Carly Anderson’s competitive drive, along with her experience growing up around some of Kitsap’s top wrestlers, fueled her…

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Cassandra Tan performs on the balance beam for her club, Pacific Reign Gymnastics, at the Winter Cup in Louisville, KY, Feb. 22.

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NK freshman named to USA Gymnastics Junior Women’s National Team

Cassandra Tan, a North Kitsap High School freshman, has been named to the USA Gymnastics Junior Women’s National…

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Jewel Box Theatre to celebrate 25 years at upcoming gala

Tickets are on sale now for the 25th Anniversary Gala for Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre, to be held…

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The first annual Bremerton Pirate Festival was held Feb. 28 at Quincy Square.

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Bremerton’s first annual Pirate Festival held at Quincy Square

People of all ages dressed up in their best pirate costumes, hooks, and hats Feb. 28 for Bremerton’s…

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Senate pages Syah Sury, Emery Clegg and Michah Dekker talk with Sen. Drew Hansen Feb. 3.

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Kitsap students serve as pages in State Senate

Three Kitsap County students served as pages in the Washington State Senate during the fourth week of the…

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Dutky and Iverson in the Julian Alps near Tarvisio, Italy, on a bike trip in June 2025.

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‘This work is personal’ – cycling duo advocates for accessible streets

Dianne Iverson of Bremerton is a double amputee, cyclist, and trail advocate. Iverson and her husband, Paul Dutky,…

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Trinh and Thai Nguyen, chefs/owners of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Poulsbo, and Ramie in Seattle, are up for the James Beard Award for Best Chef in the Northwest and Pacific region.

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Kitsap locals turned fine dining chefs up for James Beard Award

Restaurateurs Trinh and Thai Nguyen of Ba Sa on Bainbridge Island, Pho T&N in Pouslbo and Ramie on…

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Elandan Gardens won a silver medal for ‘best use of natural stone’ at the Northwest Flower and Garden Festival in Seattle Feb. 18-22.

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Bremerton’s Elandan Gardens wins silver medal at national festival

The elaborate Northwest Flower and Garden Festival occurs every year in February, with local Bremerton business Elandan Gardens…

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Lasso Mobile Bar is a women-owned business in South Kitsap, operating since 2025.

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Popularity of mobile bars has made its way to Kitsap

Mobile bars have become widely popular at events like weddings, private parties, and other social events across Washington…

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Upcoming Poulsbo Community Orchestra concert designed for children

The Poulsbo Community Orchestra is tuning up for one of its most joyful traditions of the year: a…

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About 400 people attended the Night to Shine event at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Feb. 13.

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Night to Shine event brings smiles to Kitsap

Around the world on Feb. 13, communities gathered with churches to host Night to Shine, a special needs…

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Design of the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda, which is being built adjacent to the Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor military base.

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Buddhist peace pagoda, next to NBK-Bangor, nears completion

Expected to open in late May

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Will Grant dropped off 60 pizzas at Mary’s Place in South Lake Union Feb. 9, seen here with shelter staff.

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Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations

All pies on Sourdough Willy.

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Supporters could purchase a ‘Pawfect Painting’ for Valentine’s Day to help donate to KHS.

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Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine’s Day with animal artwork

Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and…

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The Kingston Middle School Jazz Band was among 40 performing groups at the festival.

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40 bands/choirs featured at 2nd annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival

The second annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival in Bremerton was held Feb. 5 and 6, featuring performances from…

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Bainbridge Island comedian Dan Rosenberg performed two nights at Kitsap Mall in Silverdale Feb. 6 and 7.

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Kitsap Mall holds pop-up comedy show

On Feb. 6 and 7, Mall Comedy brought a professional pop-up comedy show to Silverdale in Kitsap Mall.…

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Mr. and Mrs. E perched on a branch.

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Bald eagle pair still going strong 21 years later near PO property

Since 2005, an unexpected friendship has taken root near Tina Holmes’ Port Orchard home. Mr. and Mrs. E,…

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O’Brien is a local fiber textile artist.

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Artist turns unwanted clothing into repurposed, sustainable art

Felicity O’Brien transforms unwanted and discarded clothing and fabrics into new products through the art of weaving. She…

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Connections Project artwork, made by CKHS students, will be on display at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale for a year.

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CK High’s year-long art display opens at St. Michael Medical Center

19 students from Central Kitsap High School have made and donated artwork that will be part of a…

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Kitsap Regional Library releases top reads of 2025

Kitsap Regional Library has released its list of the most popular books from 2025, and while it was…