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Kitsap courthouse dog provides comfort in rather stressful situations
With a wet nose, gentle personality and wagging tail, Lovely is a frequent visitor to the Kitsap County…
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Early detection, advanced treatment improve breast cancer survival
Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer in Kitsap County, accounting for about 30% of all cancers in…
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West Sound Academy students debut first play under new leader
For Thalia Wolff, leading West Sound Academy’s theatre program feels like a full-circle moment.
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Kitsap seniors learn computer, smartphone skills through tech classes
Seniors who grew up handwriting letters and taking photos on Kodak film can be intimidated when confronted with…
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There’s no age limit at KRL’s LEGO building sessions
Since 2022, Kitsap Regional Library has offered young LEGO enthusiasts building opportunities at its Bainbridge Island branch.
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Port Orchard youth explore Latin jazz at camp
For middle and high school students in Kitsap County, music opened doors to worlds beyond their classrooms, and…
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Port Orchard woman still going strong following 108th birthday
Mary DeLaGrange of Port Orchard marked her 108th birthday July 1, surrounded by family and memories that span…
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KRL’s summer programs provide opportunities for families
Kitsap Regional Library’s 2025 Summer Learning program launched in May and continues to draw families across the county…
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Kitsap high schooler crowned Miss Washington’s Teen
Central Kitsap High School senior Kendall Runyan was recently crowned Miss Washington’s Teen July 2 at Capital High…
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SK students display creative talent at Night of the Arts
South Kitsap High School transformed its commons into a vibrant celebration of student creativity during its third-annual Night…
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BI festival again attracts thousands
The 35th annual Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival attracted thousands of people Jan. 11, bringing out the confectioner,…
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Kitsap County’s favorite reads in 2024 are local at heart
The Kitsap Regional Library released its “Wrapped” list for 2024, a compilation of books that most captivated county…
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Fall food drives in Kitsap give back to all, even givers
As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to quality time with loved ones, the onset of cozy season,…
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You’re in for a musical, funny play in BI town
Bainbridge Performing Arts will present the Tony Award-winning musical Urinetown, a biting satire with a mix of comedy…
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Bloedel honors poet who died there
A good-sized crowd attended an afternoon of poetry in commemoration of renowned Northwest poet Theodore Roethke and his…
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She puts the fun in how Fungi colors our world
Imagine a palette of colors—from rich rose and red to brilliant shades of orange, warm golds and chartreuse,…
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New Kitsap festival a cure for the Summertime Blues
When Eddie Cochrane declared “there ain’t no cure for the summertime blues” in 1958 the blues were pretty…
