A girl named Wendy poses with flowers in this image from the Ometepe children’s photography project.

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‘Our Silent World’: A view through an Ometepe child’s lens

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND — Born into silence and without the words to share the story of their lives, these…

FarmStrong bluegrass band plays Jan. 14 in Olalla

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FarmStrong bluegrass band plays Jan. 14 in Olalla

OLALLA — FarmStrong, a bluegrass-country style band from Sequim that’s well-known throughout the Puget Sound region, will headline…

Theodore Ward | Passages

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Theodore Ward | Passages

Theodore Ward passed away Nov. 30.

The stories Aquilegias could tell

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The stories Aquilegias could tell

Have you ever bit off the tip of a columbine flower spur and sucked out the sweet nectar…

Author C. J. Quinn and A.J. Banner book launch | Bookends

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Author C. J. Quinn and A.J. Banner book launch | Bookends

“Talia and the Capture of Wrath,” C. J. Quinn’s newest book, is written for the middle-grade audience but,…

Ella May Anderson | Passages

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Ella May Anderson | Passages

Ella May Anderson went home to be with her Lord on Jan. 6 at the age of 92.

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State parks offer free entry Jan. 15-16

Want to explore your favorite Washington state park? You’ll have an opportunity to do that for free Sunday,…

Dorothy Lee Janes | Passages

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Dorothy Lee Janes | Passages

Dorothy Lee Janes

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Linda Lee Ellingboe | Passages

Linda Lee Ellingboe, 72, passed from this earth into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus…

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Poets Cheadle, Dillon, Walker will read Jan. 7 at Poulsbohemian

POULSBO — Poets Ralph Cheadle, Mike Dillon and Richard Walker will read their works beginning at 7 p.m.…

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Lori Lee Hagen | Passages

POULSBO — Lori Lee Hagen passed away on Nov. 5 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton. She was…

Sean Delaire, founder of Left Right Straight, gets ready to head out on a ruck march to raise awareness of the high rate of veteran suicide in July. Recently, Left Right Straight hosted a Buddy Check event, reminding people to reach out to their veteran and active-duty friends to check in and make sure they’re alright. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Left Right Straight reminds you, check on the veterans in your life

BREMERTON — On Thursday, Dec. 22, Left Right Straight organized its first in-person Buddy Check event at Lovecraft…

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Boxed in | Stars Above Kitsap

We are barely back to work and a full moon comes blowing in that’s guaranteed to have everyone…

Melissa Dylan, center, and her daughters Eva, left, and Ruby, right, spend time at Dylan Fabrics. Melissa Dylan is hosting a suffragette flag sewing event at her store Dylan Fabrics.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Join Dylan Fabrics in recreating suffragette flags for Women’s March

BREMERTON — Though it’s a “community-building activity,” the motivation behind an upcoming event at Dylan Fabrics is also…

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Troop 555 hosts spaghetti feed, event to benefit troop service activities

KINGSTON — The Boy Scouts of Troop 555 — also known as the “Triple Nickel” — will host…

Delicious whites from 17th Platinum Judging | Northwest Wines

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Delicious whites from 17th Platinum Judging | Northwest Wines

Last week, we reviewed some of the top red wines from the 17th annual Platinum Judging, conducted by…

Dad the Dog finally gets his forever home

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Dad the Dog finally gets his forever home

SILVERDALE — On July 29, 2016, a homeless woman, living in her car, was forced to surrender her…

32 years of giving to ShareNet | Holiday Hearts

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32 years of giving to ShareNet | Holiday Hearts

POULSBO — The Sons of Norway in Poulsbo donated $6,200 to ShareNet on Dec. 16. But that’s only…

Lyle Lynn O’Brien | Passages

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Lyle Lynn O’Brien | Passages

Lyle Lynn O’Brien, longtime Seattle-area resident, died on Dec. 6 in Port Orchard. He was 76.

Winemaker Flint Nelson pours a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon from Wit Cellars. Nelson has been a Washington winemaker for 25 years.                                  Andy Perdue / Great Northwest Wine

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Wit Cellars in Prosser showcases camaraderie, talent

PROSSER — Wit Cellars in Prosser went from zero to 1,300 cases in less than 12 months, but…