The water fountains at Jackson Park have been out of commission since 2005 when an underground leak was discovered. Although no contaminants were found

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Central Kitsap’s Jackson Park Elementary has too many problems to fix

Students at Jackson Park Elementary have to be careful not drink out of the water fountains. Rebuilding Jackson…

Downtown business owners hope the Fairfield Inn

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Downtown Bremerton businesses expect boost from new Fairfield Inn and Suites

Workers put the finishing touches on the new Fairfield Inn and Suites last week, moving new furniture, completing…

Poulsbo’s Alex Carion

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Poulsbo teen gains independence with help of canine assistant

POULSBO — Falcon, a golden retriever, curls up around Kellie Carion’s legs. He’s a dog, like any other.…

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro will play Bremerton's Admiral Theatre March 13.

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Ukulele virtuoso brings big sound to Bremerton

On his ukulele, a high-voiced instrument with only two octaves and four strings, Jake Shimabukuro makes an impossibly…

Travel guide Rick Steves will speak on his book 'Travel as a Politcal Act' March 15 in Poulsbo.

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Go-to guide Rick Steves talks travel philosophy in Poulsbo

Travel guide Rick Steves will take a night off the road to encourage Kitsap to view travel in…

South Kitsap High School student Sarah Morris rolls out pasta during a cooking competition Saturday in West Seattle.

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South Kitsap High School students get cooking

As if the constant stream of inquisitive judges and stern-looking people wielding stopwatches wasn’t enough to make her…

Cast members practice for Silverdale's CSTOCK production of 'Songs for a New World.'

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Kitsap teens sing through time and space in CSTOCK revue

With songs like “The Steam Train,” “Flying Home” and “On the Deck of a Spanish Sailing Ship,” it’s…

From left to right

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Different generations, different takes on Kitsap racism

Civil rights veterans, and high school students, talk about the way it was, and the way it is.

North Kitsap High School junior Bryson Breakey plays the vibraphone Thursday during percussion ensemble practice at the school.

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Drummer helps students find their own beat

Terry Marsh is leading a group of North End music teachers helping to develop great drummers.

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North Kitsap Fishline thrift shop has a new location, new name

POULSBO — Second Season, formerly known as the North Kitsap Fishline Thrift Shop, is now moored near the…

Bremerton High School boys basketball coach Casey Lindberg received a buzz cut at T Jz Gear & Trim in Bremerton on Thursday. Lindberg fulfilled his end of a bet

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Bremerton coaches abuzz over state berth

Two Bremerton High School boys basketball coaches have lost their hair over the upcoming Class 3A state tournament.…

The Jewel Box Theatre's Portable Reality Show will put on a fully improvised western musical this Friday and Saturday night.

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Poulsbo’s Portable Reality time travels to Old West

It was a time when a man had six votes to cast — one for each bullet in…

Artists Carrie Goller (left) and Derek Gundy (right) along with Goller's husband Jeff are opening a new art gallery and retreat in Poulsbo.

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Rockwater Art Center: A love story

In a turn-of-the-century farmhouse on the outskirts of Poulsbo, there is a doorpost covered in pencil markings. The…

A proud Little Boston team | A Glance At The Past | March

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A proud Little Boston team | A Glance At The Past | March

Baseball season is fast approaching. The Seattle Mariners are at spring practice in Peoria, Arizona. Coaches of local…

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When it comes to planting, think like a tree | Choices For The Future | March

We have a native plant nursery here at Stillwaters that is a part of our fulfillment of our…

Rusty reminders of busier days | Picture This | March

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Rusty reminders of busier days | Picture This | March

Grass-infused concrete, rusty rails and a few old tin roofed buildings are what remains at the tip of…

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ShareNet served 8,100 in 2009 | ShareNet And You | March

As our year-end statistics came together, we wanted to share them with the community that made them possible,…

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Miss Snippy springs ahead | On Kingston Time | March

Not only is Punxsutawney Phil so last month, he’s so “old coast.” Miss Snippy refuses to acknowledge the…

The Seattle Shakespeare Company will bring 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to Bremerton this weekend.

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Five Things | Love, Seattle Shakespeare-style

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ comes to Bremerton The course of true love never did run smooth, and rarely…

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In Good Taste: In food, fast doesn’t always mean healthy

Fast food is quick, easy and tastes really good to many people, however I was shocked to read…