Fireworks light up the economy and help some civic groups earn much-needed cash.

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The red, white and green of Independence Day

With the Fourth fast approaching, fireworks stands are again abuzz while patrons look for money to burn.

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INDEPENDENTLY SPEAKING | Movies, despite their ubiquity, are an art form

Craig Smith, author of Independently Speaking, is a part owner of the Kingston Firehouse.

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KRL to show free screening of ‘Twilight’

Special free night of ‘Twilight,’ for teens only, at the Orchard. In partnership with the Orchard Theater, the…

Dennis James will be at the keys July 5 on Bainbridge

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Celebrating silent film and the Lynwood’s 73rd with Dennis James

World renowned organist Dennis James returns to accompany the Bainbridge Island theater's 73rd anniversary.

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What’s Up for the Fourth | Parades, Fireworks and Festivals about Kitsap

What goes on this weekend: Poulsbo gets down a day early, Fathoms of Fun roll on in Port…

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Change-of-value notices to be mailed to property owners

Change-of-value notices are slated to be mailed to 105,215 Kitsap County property owners Wednesday, July 1. Most owners…

This weekend

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The unexpected element of Coldnote

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

Array

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Photo Slideshow | Washington Youth Academy Graduation

Class Size: 83

A driftwood shack at one of Kitsap's best beaches — Point No Point near Hansville.

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Some of Kitsap’s best swimmin’ holes

A few thoughts on the best places to take a dip in Kitsap, out of the 15 lakes…

Jim Zimny

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Keeping an eye on Kitsap’s beaches  

As the seasonal onset of summertime beach goers ramps up, What’s Up wonders just what’s in the water?

Poulsbo's annual Fireworks on the Fjord blast off a day earlier than the rest of the country. It all kicks off at 5 p.m. July 3 in downtown Poulsbo

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TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week June 26-July 2

Kitsap Happenings for the week June 26-July 2

Miss Kingston Catherine Pascouli

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Scene & Heard: Swing for the Lights fundraiser nears lighting goal

Nearly 120 golfers teed up for the third annual Swing for the Lights golf tournament at White Horse…

Courtney Hood spent part of Wednesday whitewashing a new picket fence along Front Street. The fence is at the corner of Jensen and Front streets.

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Scene & Heard: Fix up

Even the Bremerton marina can hold an epicurean adventure.

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EPICUREAN ADVENTURES | Half the fun is boating there

Thoughts on making a meal an adventure from new maritime-centric columnist Ann Manning.

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Jim Lynch returns to Bainbridge with “Border Songs”

Last year’s Pacific Northwest Bookseller award-winner, Olympia author Jim Lynch, to speak at Eagle Harbor on nationwide tour.

Not just for bookworms anymore.

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Something for free: Public libraries in recession

Amidst a vexing schism of increasing usage and decreasing funding, the Kitsap Regional Library is reaching out to…

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Local band Coldnote to kick off Clearwater’s outdoor concert series

Coldnote, which kicks off the Clearwater's Performances at the Passage series July 2, is the first Kitsap-local band…

Jon Auer subtly evolving.

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Jon Auer, of the Posies, brings ‘intimate’ side to Bremerton

Songsmiths Shawn Smith, Jon Auer and Lorelei come to Bremerton for a rare all-acoustic evening at Winterland, 9:30…

A permanent land-clearing burn ban begins Sept. 1 in Kitsap County. Outdoor burning of trees

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Land-clearing burn ban to take effect Sept. 1

Clouds of smoke rising above piles of wood debris will soon disappear, much to the relief of respiratory…

Christoph Komla Ankuvie

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Living the true ‘American Dream’

Christoph Komla Ankuvie can explain the “American Dream” as well as anyone.