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Volunteers spread mulch at a recent garden work party.

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Buck Lake gardeners go native

Buck Lake gardeners go native. Hansville

Kitsap’s Mark Hoffman shows a photo of legendary blues singer Howlin’ Wolf. Hoffman co-wrote what is considered the definitive biography of the Wolf and is gearing-up for the late singer’s 100th birthday next month.

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Kitsap author helped write the final word on blues legend Howlin’ Wolf

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Kitsap’s Mark Hoffman shows a photo of legendary blues singer Howlin’ Wolf. Hoffman co-wrote what is considered the definitive biography of the Wolf and is gearing-up for the late singer’s 100th birthday next month.

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Kitsap author helped write the final word on blues legend Howlin’ Wolf

Kitsap man half responsible for researching and writing what has become known as the definitive biography of one…

Memorial Day weekend is ripe for travel

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Beyond Kitsap | Spend Memorial Day weekend in the great outdoors

Memorial Day fast approaches, and getting out of town for the three-day weekend can be sweet relief. Here…

The Feel Flow Expo of Port Orchard plays Winterland in Bremerton at 9 p.m. Friday

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In Music | Hear fashion pop and local punk this weekend

Music for the fashion runway comes to Bremerton with psychedelic indie band Chyeah Chyeah, who’ll dole out the…

La Catrina Quartet comes to Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre this weekend.

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La Catrina Quartet comes to the Admiral

La Catrina Quartet comes to Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre this weekend. Hailed by Yo Yo Ma as ambassadors for…

See 'The Sound of Music' at the Kitsap Forest Theater

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All of nature’s a stage at the Kitsap Forest Theater

There is no thick velvet curtain for the Kitsap Forest Theater to open at the start of “The…

‘Rodeo in Joliet’ author Glenn Rockowitz will speak at Eagle Harbor Book Company on Bainbridge Island at 7:30 p.m. Thursday

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Seattle author finds the horror and the humor in a cancer diagnosis

Twelve years ago, New York comedian Glenn Rockowitz was about to become a father. He was also about…

Eric Perkins of Kingston (left) is the lucky first place winner of the annual lutefisk eating contest at Viking Fest this year. Charles Jensen of Des Moines (right) came in second.

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Viking Fest: Lutefisk champ chomps to victory

By LEILA ARCIERO larciero@northkitsapherald.com POULSBO — Eric Perkins of Kingston enjoyed a bittersweet victory Sunday after out-eating five…

It's time again for the annual planting of the vegetable garden.

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In your own backyard | Finding the essence of a veggie garden

“The essence of a real garden is the insignificance of the garden itself; the soul of the real…

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Vikings invade Poulsbo! | Photo slideshow

Viking are roaming the streets this weekend in celebration of Poulsbo’s Viking Fest. The three-day festival celebrates May…

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Port Orchard Art Walk will return next week

The Port Orchard Bay Street Merchants Association will host its Art Walk series starting on May 21.

Vehicles board the 3 p.m. Bremerton ferry to Seattle on Tuesday.

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Central Kitsap commuters may be forced to change course

Changes are coming for Bremerton-to-Seattle commuters that could reshape how travelers get around on both ends of the…

Floundering in Silverdale's Old Mill Park

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Floundering in Silverdale’s Old Mill Park

Lily Wolny, 3, of Vashon Island, pets a Starry Flounder Saturday. Volunteers with the Clear Creek Task Force…

Holly Figueroa O’Reilly is studying to become an advocate for gifted students when she’s not singing or writing songs. She is double-majoring in special education and K-12 education and has her sights set on graduate school. Learn more at www.hollyfigueroa.com.

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O’Reilly to record live at Island Music Center

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Hobo Nephews of Uncle Frank (pictured left) hail from Minnesota

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Midwest punk, rock in Bremerton this weekend

Psychedelic Pink Floyd tribute band Blind Floyd plays Bremerton’s The Manette, 2113 E. 11th St., at 9 p.m.…

Kustom Kulture Festival organizers Chuck Mitchell and Hanah Reed.

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Kitsap festival season revs to life this weekend

Familiar favorites Viking Fest and Armed Forces Day parade awaken with a roar this weekend (see below), while…

The Kitsap Children's Musical Theatre performs 'Aladdin' this month at the North Kitsap Auditorium in Poulsbo. For specific show times

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Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre takes audience on magic carpet ride

There is a lesson to be learned backstage, amidst the hullabaloo of preparations at the Kitsap Children’s Musical…

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Kitsap immigrants, activists take grievances to the streets

This year’s May Day parade held special significance for Martitha May and about 150 Kitsap County residents. In…

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Kitsap immigrants, activists take grievances to the streets

This year’s May Day parade held special significance for Martitha May and about 150 Kitsap County residents. In…