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The Hidden Gem store in the Winslow Mall was burglarized on Oct. 17. Courtesy Photos

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Thieves take jewelry from The Hidden Gem in Winslow

The Hidden Gem, a jewelry and book store in the Winslow Mall, reported a break in early Oct.…

The Poulsbo City Council is considering updating its fireworks ordinance to either change the days fireworks can be discharged in city limits or adopt a full ban. File Photos

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Poulsbo considers banning or cutting back days for fireworks

‘Streatery’ program extended one final year

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Puget Sound air quality among worst in the world

Due to multiple wildfires in the Cascades and a long dry season, smoke in the air caused unhealthy…

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Macklin looks to unseat Caldier in political debut

Longtime state Rep. Michelle Caldier is looking to secure her Position 2 House seat in District 26 for…

Drew Hansen

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Incumbent Hansen seeks re-election against newcomer Jarquin

Incumbent Drew Hansen (D) is facing off against newcomer Paige Jarquin (R) for the Position 2 seat in…

Paul Andrews (D) is the Kitsap County Auditor and is running for re-election. Courtesy photos

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Incumbent Kitsap County auditor faces challenger

Two candidates are running for Kitsap County auditor, which is responsible for: conducting elections; auditing county payments, financial…

Lester

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Interesting race for KPUD commissioner

One of the more interesting races this Nov. 8 may surprise you. It’s for the six-year nonpartisan term…

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Put up a green light to support veterans

In advance of Veterans Day, Kitsap County has announced that county buildings will be illuminated in green Nov.…

A car hit a power pole at Scenic Drive off Highway 3 Oct. 17. Courtesy Photos

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2 collisions involving power poles Oct. 17 in NK

2 people taken to hospital with minor injuries

Scary scarecrow. Courtesy Photo

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Scarecrow contest in Port Orchard

There is still time to register and enter your creation in the Port Orchard Bay Street Association Scarecrow…

The Klingle House in Poulsbo will soon be demolished. Courtesy Photos

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Klingle House in Poulsbo to be demolished

Structure built in 1943 has been vacant for 10 years

New North Kitsap school board member Barbara Waggoner is sworn in by Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson. Courtesy Photos

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New NKSD school board member sworn in

Track resurface at NK High School next summer

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Effort to bring minesweeper home to BI

Louis Charles Hoffmann Alloin is a visionary. He’d like to bring a minesweeper built on Bainbridge Island during…

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Navy: Museum ship can be boost to tourism

A Navy expert on bringing museum ships to a town says it’s not easy, but it can happen,…

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Sewer Utility Proposes 4.5% Rate Increase For 2023

Residents of Kitsap County could see another increase in their sewer utility bill starting in January as officials…

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Body cams, tasers, vehicles in P.O. police future

Port Orchard police are going to be wearing body cameras recording their actions on the job — possibly…

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Kitsap County expects high voter turnout

Voter turnout for the mid-term election Nov. 8 will be good, Kitsap County elections officials predict.

Examples of “streateries” in downtown Poulsbo. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo City Council discuss future of “Streatery” program

With the Summer Fair “Streatery” program set to expire at the end of the year, the Poulsbo City…

Suquamish tribal member Kippie Joe makes a potlatch hat from cedar bark. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Indigenous people celebrated on BI

Charles Sharpe of Bainbridge Island made a drum to celebrate Indigenous People’s Day, and he’s already planning to…

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Kitsap auditor’s office wins security award

Kitsap County’s auditor’s office has gone above and beyond to ensure local election procedures are secure and transparent,…