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The Malbec block at Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla Valley was one of the first blocks planted in Pacific Northwest. (Andy Perdue/Great Northwest Wine)

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Washington Malbec growth continues

The global phenomenon swirling around Malbec continues to pick up in Washington wine country, too.

The problem with short-term thinking

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The problem with short-term thinking

During the short and rainy days of February, it’s noticeably more difficult to keep our energy up. “Maybe…

Suzanne O’Clair

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Cosmic invitations to upgrade our humanity

Star patterns change like a circle in a spiral and a wheel within a wheel. Each day brings…

The gill-cover of this rockfish, endemic to our waters, is tightly closed while the gills themselves efficiently extract oxygen from the water. (Nancy Sefton art/Randy Harwood photo)

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Oh, those glorious gills! | Kitsap, Naturally

I caught my first fish when I was 12, sitting in a small boat with my grandpa on…

New sign creates a Kingston kerfuffle

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New sign creates a Kingston kerfuffle

Lucky us, living in a small town. The joys of small-town life are many, but one of the…

The history of Jackson Hall Memorial Association and the Scout Hall

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The history of Jackson Hall Memorial Association and the Scout Hall

The following history of the Scout Hall, which is owned by the Jackson Hall Memorial Association, is from…

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It’s Comedy Night Feb. 2 for Port Orchard Soroptimist

Comedian Rodney Sherwood will headline the fundraiser for the group.

Kelly McIntyre will present her tribute to legendary late blues rock singer Janis Joplin in “A Night With Janis Joplin” Feb. 13 at the Admiral Theatre.                                Admiral Theatre photo

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Live, at the Admiral

Great nights to help you forget the short days

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All about Mars: Professor to speak about Red Planet

Public Market to host ‘Searching for Martians’

Sidney Art Gallery clearing out old merchandise

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Sidney Art Gallery clearing out old merchandise

The nonprofit making way for new items.

Quinn Ward

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Cherish and be present in the moment

Last week, I was a “yes mom” for a day. I used to be a laid-back in-the-moment parent,…

Rotary International turns 111

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Rotary International turns 111

Few organizations — corporate or otherwise — trace their roots back 111 years. Rotary International does.

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‘One Book, One Community’ author visit

Kingston will have the honor of hosting author Bonnie Sue Hitchcock at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the…

Bob Lee

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Support the school district levies, and visit Stillwaters

Our club is ready for the new year in supporting our children and community. I didn’t get my…

Fathoms contestants get Toastmasters’ feedback

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Fathoms contestants get Toastmasters’ feedback

PORT ORCHARD — Contestants for the 2018 Fathoms O’ Fun royalty court tried out their platform speeches before…

When Buck Lake froze over for a week or two in the 1930s and 1940s, some Hansvillites ice skated till midnight. (Photo courtesy of Lyn Peterson)

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Old stories of icy, foggy, soggy days

Compared to the snow bombs in the Northeast, our weather has been relatively balmy. We’ve enjoyed many sunny,…

Suzanne O’Clair

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Jump start that project — and build momentum

All astrological signs offer something to everyone. Why? Because everyone has every sign somewhere in their chart. It’s…

Donna Lee Anderson

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Library bookmobiles provide an important service | Bookends

A very fond memory from my childhood is the arrival of the library bookmobile at the playground of…

Victor Franco was born at 9:48 a.m. and weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces. He is the son of Kaylah Durbin and Andrew Franco of Seabeck, and the grandson of Erica Malone and Dennis Durbin. (Contributed photo)

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Seabeck baby is Kitsap Peninsula’s first in 2018

Victor Franco born Jan. 1 at Harrison Medical Center

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Jingle Bell Run raises more than $73,000

$423,968 raised since the first event in 2011