<em>Jake Jones speaks in March at the dedication of his story pole, “Chief,” at The Point Hotel.</em>                                Ginger Vaughan/Contributed

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Remembering Jake Jones, mentor, leader and friend | Noo-Kayet

On Nov. 8, our Tribe laid to rest Gerald “Jake” Jones, a man who was a mentor and…

<em>From left, Rotarians Walt Elliott, Jim Dixon, Matt House, and Don Hutchins. </em>Contributed photo

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Rotary-led projects improve community | Rotary News

Two Rotary-led projects have come together to improve community information — and comfort — for Kingston residents and…

Poverty in suburbs outpaces poverty in cities | ShareNet & You

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Poverty in suburbs outpaces poverty in cities | ShareNet & You

Recent studies show poverty in the suburbs has outpaced poverty in urban areas during the last 25 years.

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Those extra toiletries can make a difference

AAA’s Soap for Hope drive benefits YWCA’s ALIVE Shelter

Rimbert Illustration&#146;s Paints and Pints Nights usually costs $35, and includes supplies, instruction and the first drink.                                Rimbert Illustrations / Courtesy

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Paints and Pints with Rimbert Illustrations

Regular get-together to paint and connect with friends, family and the community

How to ‘treat’ your pets during the holidays | Pets & People

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How to ‘treat’ your pets during the holidays | Pets & People

The holidays are on their way, and with them come many challenges to our health, ranging from stress,…

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Port Orchard student earns WWU scholarship

BELLINGHAM — Western Washington University student Claudia Luz Rocha, daughter of Pascual and Yadhira Rocha of Port Orchard,…

Joe Dobbes, who grew up in Oregon, trained in Europe before returning to his home state in 1989 to make wine for producers such as Willamette Valley Vineyards and Hinman Vineyards. He launched Dobbes Family Estate and Wine By Joe in 2002. (Photo courtesy of Dobbes Family Estate)

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Northwest rosés ideal for Thanksgiving | Northwest Wine

One of our favorite food-pairing wines is rosé because of the flavors that burst with notes of strawberry,…

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Sidney Museum Association to host meeting, holiday party

PORT ORCHARD — The Sidney Museum and Arts Association is offering a “two-fer” on Saturday, Nov. 25: its…

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Liquor and Cannabis Board hears public comment on recreational marijuana home grows

Agency tasked by new law to conduct study and make recommendations to Legislature by Dec. 1.

Donna Gaskill with her dogs, Sailor and Oliver, at the Washington Veterans Home in Retsil. The residents held a contest and voted on Sailor&#146;s name. Both dogs help residents and staff alike destress.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Dog helps Retsil Veterans Home residents, staff

PORT ORCHARD — Hello, Sailor.

It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel like popcorn

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It’s the end of the world as we know it, and I feel like popcorn

Six movies to help you prepare for atomic Armageddon:

Toy drive for ill children at it again this year

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Toy drive for ill children at it again this year

BREMERTON — Last year, Zachary Darner, 8, and a friend collected 259 toys — more than five times…

The 1923 Post Office basketball team | Past & Present

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The 1923 Post Office basketball team | Past & Present

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‘Memoirs From A Prison Cell’ a troubling tale | Bookends

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‘Memoirs From A Prison Cell’ a troubling tale | Bookends

The sub-title for book one in the “Memoirs From A Prison Cell” trilogy is “The Missteps Of A…

Affordable Thanksgiving wines | Northwest Wine

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Affordable Thanksgiving wines | Northwest Wine

We’re just weeks from Thanksgiving, and wine lovers are starting to think about what wines will be in…

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Our Icy Past: | Kitsap Naturally

Imagine not having to wait in ferry lines to cross Puget Sound. About 17,000 years ago, we could…

Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

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Felicidades! SKSD Spanish Immersion instructor named ‘Evening Magazine’ Best Teacher

PORT ORCHARD — Michael Anderson’s fourth-grade Spanish Immersion class at Burley Glenwood Elementary in Port Orchard did something…

The Manchester Community Church Choir — (left to right) Lisa Cavnar, Carol Wengel, Margaret Eddy and Pam Franchi — has been invited to participate in a performance of Mark Hayes’ International Carol Suite as part of the DCINY Concert Series at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Nov. 19. (Courtesy photo)

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Manchester Community Church Choir invited to Carnegie Hall

MANCHESTER — The Manchester Community Church Choir will be celebrating the Christmas season in a special way this…

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Age is just a number, unless you are 10 | Kid Wisdom

My youngest daughter, Eleanor, 3, has a big personality squished down to fit her toddler size.