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The South Kitsap High School marching band performs in front of City Hall. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Frightful weather doesn’t deter holiday spirit at PO festival

Nothing could contain the merry spirit of Port Orchard Dec. 3 as the city held its first Festival…

At dusk, the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Vikings escort the Lucia Bride by boat to shore at Waterfront Park in Poulsbo, where she lights the annual bonfire after the Viking King makes the Winter Solstice Proclamation. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Julefest kicks off holiday season in Poulsbo

At dusk, the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Vikings escort the Lucia Bride by boat to shore at Waterfront…

Skate at Pleasant Beach. Courtesy Photo

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Bainbridge Island Briefs

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale. Courtesy Photo

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Personal data leaked in St. Michael ransomware attack

CommonSpirit Health has confirmed that personal data of patients at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale may have…

North Kitsap High School is where most students within the school district transfer to. Courtesy Photos

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Student transfers in NKSD continue to be a hot issue

Over the past few years, members of the Kingston community have complained to the North Kitsap School District…

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South Kitsap Briefs

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Duran George with his boat 'The Geezer.' Courtesy Photos

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NK couple’s crabbing vessel nearly sinks; now unusable

If it wasn’t tied up to the dock, Duran George’s 26-foot gillnetter boat would have sunk during a…

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Investigation concludes on BI swim coach

A 160-page report was released Dec. 2 on the investigation of Bainbridge Island Swim Club coach Kyle Harris…

Kitsap Transit's Reliance sits docked next to Lady Swift at the Bremerton terminal. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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KT adds state-funded expansion to fast ferry schedule

Ferry riders of Central and South Kitsap finally have more ride options available after Kitsap Transit announced a…

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Criminal 101: Don’t talk about your crimes on jail phone

It’s something you thing you’d learn in Criminal 101: Don’t talk about crimes you’ve committed while on the…

Purple Heart, Courtesy Photo

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Kitsap a Purple Heart County to honor veterans

Veterans Day celebrations have come and gone, but Kitsap County is still taking action to recognize those who…

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State historic agency opposes Parade Grounds playground

Prior to the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District making its decision Dec. 1 about a potential…

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Court: Pot for sex photos between minors, SK bus driver

Over 1 1/2 years after the investigation began, a former South Kitsap School District bus driver is being…

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Kitsap chamber hands out business awards

More than 75 businesses and 300 people were represented at the first Greater Kitsap Chamber’s Business Awards Gala…

A rental home near Kingston suffered significant damage from fire Nov. 28. Courtesy Photo

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Home suffers significant damage in fire near Kingston

A rental home suffered significant damage in a fire the evening of Nov. 28 near Kingston.

North Town Woods. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Bainbridge’s 1st snow of the season

(A pictorial)

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More snow expected in Kitsap County

4 weather shelters open through Dec. 4

Port Orchard officer David Huibregtse is already wearing a body camera. At first, he says he was apprehensive, but now it’s just part of his equipment. Mike De Felice/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Body cams protect officers, public from misunderstandings

Port Orchard police are phasing in the use of body cameras.

Adam and Sarah Stuart, with their kids Ethan and Caitlin, show off their prize Christmas tree. Olmsted Tree Farms Courtesy Photo

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Go out on a limb; cut your own Christmas tree

There is a scene in the comedy movie Christmas Vacation when the Griswold family trudges through deep snow…

The routes of the lighted boat parades.

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Disability cruise, lighted parade coming up

Winterfest event