Kitsap Rocks members paint rocks to hide in local parks for others to find. Note: Kitsap Rocks request items such as googly eyes not be attached to the rocks to be hidden outside, since they could be harmful to the environment.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group file photo

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Kitsap Rocks celebrates one year with park cleanup

BREMERTON — If you’ve been to a local park or just walked down a street in Kitsap in…

Cascadia Wine Competition helps identify region’s best

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Cascadia Wine Competition helps identify region’s best

That miserable winter has transitioned into a slow start to spring in the Pacific Northwest, but the wines…

Author Dave Richards and The Seattle 7 Writers

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Author Dave Richards and The Seattle 7 Writers

Did you know that April is Autism Month? Cindy Rasmussen wrote a book, “Autism, a Family Journey.”…

Detail from the 2017 Viking Fest logo designed by Keith Lyon of Northwest College of Art & Design.

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Miss Viking Fest contestants will bring historic figures from 1920s back to life

Vying for $1,500, and a year in the spotlight to call attention to a cause

Detail from the winning logo by Keith Lyon of Northwest College of Art & Design.

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Lyon wins 2017 Viking Fest logo contest

POULSBO — Keith Lyon, a student at Northwest College of Art & Design, is the winner of the…

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North Kitsap Unitarian Church now worshipping at Martha & Mary

POULSBO — The North Kitsap Unitarian Church is now worshipping in the chapel at Martha & Mary, 19160…

Brass Ring Salon in PO raises $6,150 for VFW

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Brass Ring Salon in PO raises $6,150 for VFW

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Kingston High School presents “The Great High School Whodunit” April 14, 15

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Kingston High School presents “The Great High School Whodunit” April 14, 15

KINGSTON — Murder, mayhem, and dinner … what more could you ask for?

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The hunt is on: Easter egg scramble Saturday at South Kitsap Regional Park

SOUTH KITSAP — Kids, be on the lookout for the Easter Bunny this weekend: It’s a cinch he…

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Port Orchard churches celebrate 25th year of Good Friday Cross Walk

PORT ORCHARD — A number of Christian congregations in South Kitsap are coming together to again walk at…

First year for ‘MS Walk: Poulsbo’ a success

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First year for ‘MS Walk: Poulsbo’ a success

March brings out about 300 walkers, brings in some $35,000

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Hannah Chisholm will participate in D.C. journalism conference | Newsmakers

POULSBO — Hannah Chisholm, a Running Start student at Olympic College and Kingston High School, will be a…

Kate Daniels, manager of Liberty Bay Books in Bremerton, shows off one of her favorite books in the store. Daniels said Independent Bookstore Day is “a day of celebration and for people who love reading and books and talking about books and all of the things that are nerdy and fun like that.”                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Celebrate independent bookstores April 29

Indie Bookstore Day celebrates small businesses in “a place of fellowship with fellow book lovers.”

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Port Orchard Lions Club looking for children with diabetes to attend Camp Leo

PORT ORCHARD — Camp Leo for children with diabetes is ready to take applications for its summer programs.

Volunteers wanted for community garden

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Volunteers wanted for community garden

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Cannes NW? Port Orchard to host its own film festival

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Cannes NW? Port Orchard to host its own film festival

PORT ORCHARD — While it’s no threat to the likes of Cannes, France or Sundance, Utah, Kitsap County’s…

Walk to end MS in Poulsbo, April 8

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Walk to end MS in Poulsbo, April 8

POULSBO — Team up with loved ones, friends and co-workers in Walk MS: Poulsbo this weekend. You’ll help…

Bicycle rodeos prom0te safe bicycling and family fun

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Bicycle rodeos prom0te safe bicycling and family fun

POULSBO — With warmer weather, more bicyclists are back on the road. Learn basic rules of the road…

Chanel Caulfield, a representative of Damsel in Defense, is hosting a free pepper spray training event 5-8 p.m. April 15 at Evergreen Park.  Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Free pepper spray training helps people be confident in their self-defense items

BREMERTON — When it comes to self-defense, education is one of the most important aspects, according to Chanel…