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Last month, the tribe awarded the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation $100,000 to support programs systemwide as part of its 2026 Community Investment Grant Program.

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Little Boston library a unique partnership between KRL, PGST

Last month, we were able to honor the first recipient of our 2026 Community Investment Grant Program: the…

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Nominations begin for the Best of NK, CK, SK

It’s time to nominate your favorite people, businesses, organizations, and local places online for the Best of North,…

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Daphne Bergeron-Katz, playing Young Elsa, (left) and Mayla Elmore, playing Young Anna, (right) during Kitsap Forest Theater’s production of Disney’s ‘Frozen’ on June 7.

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Poulsbo 9-year-old steps in at last minute for ‘Frozen’ performance

When Kitsap Forest Theater needed an emergency replacement for the role of Young Elsa in Disney’s “Frozen” the…

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PO Farmers Market expanding this summer with new Wednesday offering

The Port Orchard Farmers Market is expanding its reach this summer, with the addition of a new Wednesday…

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Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, ‘Roxy’ and ‘Duke.’

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KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times

During the current challenging economic times, an increasing number of pet owners - unable to afford food for…

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Sail Kingston Cove acquires 4 new Optimist boats

Sail Kingston Cove recently announced the acquisition of four brand-new Optimist (Opti) sailboats, expanding its training fleet and…

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The new 290-square-foot public mural along the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway.

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Local artist completes public mural in downtown Port Orchard

The downtown Port Orchard waterfront has a vibrant new landmark as local impressionist painter and art educator Adam…

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A close-up of camera work.

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OC Film School provides plenty of pathways for aspiring students

Lights, camera, action!

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The Jorgen Nelson clock on 4th Street in Bremerton.

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A look at the history of vintage clocks around Kitsap

As smartphones display the time at a glance and wrist watches readily show the passing minutes, one question…

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2026 Kitsap Outstanding Educators: (left to right) Stephanie Bennett, Sean Eaton, Honora Gerbeck, Lianne Ling, Dorothy Webb, Skadi Green, Joy Heinze, Jenny Sage-Degnin, Jacob Ooley, Shana Chin, Ilene Bothwell, Alyssa Quinlivan, Margaret Nerison, Lauren Moon, Mary Van Eaton, and Shelby-Real-Dunlap.

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Kitsap educators honored as ‘outstanding’ at awards ceremony

Cheers, laughter, hugs, and flowers greeted 15 Kitsap County educators recognized as “Outstanding” at an awards ceremony and…

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Participants moved in a variety of ways to raise money for those in need.

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7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser nets $20,000

Meals on Wheels Kitsap raised over $20,000 at its 7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser March 21-28, which…

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The pod of orcas was originally unidentified and assumed to be coming from Alaska.

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Orca sightings span across Kitsap waters

In the past few weeks, you may have seen fellow Bainbridge Islanders driving with binoculars in hand, running…

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The florist moved to Olalla 10 years ago, beginning her flower farm in 2022.

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Nurse’s full-circle journey to creating Olalla flower farm

Imagine you wake up, your eyelids feel light as you lift them to see dew from overnight hugging…

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The birds are located in the trees near Bethel Avenue and Bay Street.

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A sign of spring – Great Blue Heron colony back in Port Orchard

Port Orchard locals know when spring has arrived due to the screechy symphony of the Great Blue Heron…

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Chief Sealth International High School students participate in an emergency evacuation drill.

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WSF hosts roughly 200 high school students for Career Day

On March 19, Washington State Ferries hosted roughly 200 high school students at the Eagle Harbor Maintenance facility…

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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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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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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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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…