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A pine tree, one of many conifers that produces pollen.

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Pollen seasons are starting to last longer in Washington

Pollen levels are increasing significantly over time in the Seattle-Puget Sound area, marking one of the most affected…

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Brandon Myers

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Myers among three candidates chosen for Kitsap interim sheriff

Following John Gese’s resignation as Kitsap County Sheriff in late June, the Kitsap County Democratic Central Committee has…

Greg Nance

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Rep. Nance faces two challengers in 23rd LD, Position 2 primary

Incumbent Greg Nance is facing off against two challengers for the 23rd Legislative District, Representative Position 2 (two-year…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Education consultant appointed as new Poulsbo councilmember

Dr. Leighton Thomas has been appointed to Position 7 of the Poulsbo City Council, following the resignation of…

Tedd Wetherbee

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4 newcomers face off for 26th District Position 2 seat

Incumbent Valdez is not seeking reelection

Adison Richards

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School board member, teacher take on Richards for 26th LD Rep.

Current 26th Legislative District Representative for Position 2, Adison Richards, will be facing two challengers in the upcoming…

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‘Lethal’ PSP levels close Hood Canal shellfish harvesting

The Washington State Department of Health is warning residents and visitors not to harvest or eat recreational shellfish…

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State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti (center) visited the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust facility in Kingston June 24.

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State Treasurer tours Kingston’s Northwest Laborers facility

State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti participated in a tour of the Northwest Laborers-Employers Training Trust facility in Kingston June…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Paid parking in Anderson Parkway expected to start in August

The City of Poulsbo is moving forward with the implementation of paid parking along both sections of Anderson…

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Poulsbo brewery closes after nearly a decade of service

After nearly a decade of business in downtown Poulsbo, Western Red Brewing closed following its last day of…

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A look at where WSF stands in electrifying its fleet, terminals

Washington State Ferries has a goal of transitioning to an emission-free ferry fleet by 2050. The Ferry System…

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Heidi Fenton

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PO Councilmember allegedly tenders oral resignation

Port Orchard City Councilmember Heidi Fenton allegedly tendered her oral resignation June 16, a June 19 statement from…

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Surrounded by leaders from both the U.S. Navy and the Suquamish Tribe, Brendan Rogers, Assistant Secretary of the Navy – Energy, Installations and Environment, and Tribal Council Chairman Leonard Forsman sign the Memorandum of Agreement June 27.

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Suquamish, Navy agree to honor treaty rights during shipyard work

The Suquamish Tribe and the United States Navy commemorated the signing of an agreement June 27 that recognizes…

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Emily Thatcher

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New KMS principal named after Dysart resigns

North Kitsap School District has announced the appointment of Emily Thatcher as the new principal of Kingston Middle…

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Change of Value Notices being mailed to some Kitsap taxpayers

Change of Value Notices are being mailed to 27,172 property taxpayers throughout Kitsap County, or approximately 25% of…

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Gordon Field 1 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds will be closed through early August for turf replacement.

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Fairgrounds’ Gordon Field 1 undergoing turf replacement

Will be closed for construction through early August

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Kitsap County leadership discussed potential budget solutions at a community meeting in Port Orchard June 22.

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Kitsap considering tax increase, staff layoffs to cut budget deficit

For the third time in recent weeks, Ryan Engdahl found herself sitting in a Kitsap County budget meeting,…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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A look at nursing shortages across Kitsap hospitals, schools

Nursing shortages are an ongoing problem in Washington State and beyond, with the pandemic in 2020 exacerbating long-standing…

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The man was arrested June 17 in Port Orchard following a search warrant for the alleged possession of depictions of minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct.

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SK childcare worker arrested for alleged child pornography possession

A 28-year-old man who works for Innovation Learning, which provides before and after-school childcare programs for the South…

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Tim Garrison

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Longtime educator hired as new Pearson principal

North Kitsap School District has announced that longtime educator Tim Garrison has been selected as the next principal…