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Poulsbo funds for Complete Streets, all-inclusive playground

Poulsbo is moving forward to partner with Seattle-based civil engineering company Parametrix to finish the Complete Streets Plan…

Sophia and her mom, Shayla Anderson of Mukilteo, pick flowers at Fat Turnip Farms in Eglon. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Fall colors in North Kitsap

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The old PJ’s Market Sign is still standing during the demolition process.

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PJ’s Market to be memorialized at new fire station

An old and cherished landmark for many in Port Orchard was finally demolished but will not be forgotten…

Drum-making class at BARN. Courtesy Photos

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Only a few police cars remain outside Bremerton High School after a suspect was arrested, and the lockdown was moments from ending. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Bremerton police make arrest after threatening call

A juvenile is in police custody after threatening students and faculty at Bremerton High School through a 911…

An Olympic College welcome included multiple stops, including resources such as campus maps. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Even unvaccinated OC students could return soon

The fall term is officially underway at Olympic College, and students who remain unvaccinated and want to attend…

Gov. Jay Inslee and staff engage in a roundtable discussion with corporate and government leaders driving Sweden’s green industrial and aviation transitions. Courtesy Photos

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Inslee excited about new climate change technology

Gov. Jay Inslee got his first glimpse of electric ferries that are intended to be built in Washington…

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Behind the View Ridge Elementary sign is where the stretch of road plotted for the latest Safe Route to School project begins.

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$5.5 million to pave way for safe walks to school

Any trip students take to school should be as safe as possible.

The preliminary site plan for the proposed addition to Poulsbo Middle School. Courtesy Image

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2-story, 10-classroom facility in the works for Poulsbo Middle School

The North Kitsap School District is looking to add an additional building to Poulsbo Middle School to accommodate…

Red Cross vehicles and trailers sit outside the Silverdale United Methodist Church, which was activated as an emergency shelter for the fire victims. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Alleged arsonist charged; 50 at emergency shelter

A man has been charged with first-degree arson after starting a fire inside a Bremerton motel Sept. 18,…

Firefighters battle the blaze at the Midway Inn in Bremerton. Courtesy Photos

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50 in mass shelter after Bremerton motel fire

A mass care shelter opened at noon Sept. 18 in Silverdale after 50 people were displaced by a…

Dr. Jen Stonequist talks about the new facility at a ground-breaking. Courtesy Photo

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New vet center for pets a lifesaver for low-income families

Once the Veterinary Lifesaving Center is built at the Kitsap Humane Society animals brought to the shelter suffering…

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Doug Hallock, Kingston North Kitsap Rotary liaison to local Scouts, was also project manager for renovations to the Robert P. Smiley Scout Hall.

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A new and improved Scout Hall in Kingston

Volunteers recently finished remodeling the Robert P. Smiley Scout Hall in Kingston, providing improved space for Scouts BSA…

Department budget presentations continued at the Sept. 14 Poulsbo City Council workshop. Courtesy Photo

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Department budget presentations continue for Poulsbo

Department budget presentations continued at the Poulsbo City Council workshop Sept. 14, consisting of Housing, Health & Human…

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Golfers, above and at left, take to the links in Port Orchard recently.

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Millennials take a swing at golf during COVID

Future of sport is bright as they get hooked on it

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Poulsbo woman, 27, dies after car strikes telephone pole

A 27-year-old Poulsbo woman was killed late Sept. 11 after driving her car into a telephone pole on…

The historic Eglon Schoolhouse was built in 1922 and turns 100 years old this year. Tyler Shuey/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Historic Eglon Schoolhouse building turning 100 years old

Celebration is Oct. 15 from 1-3 p.m.

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Port Gamble Heritage Park timber rights fundraiser underway

82 acres of forest stands already transferred to Kitsap County

This Kingston restaurant fire started with oily rags. Courtesy Photo

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Sprinklers thwart fire at Kingston restaurant

Damage was limited to the building’s exterior after an automatic sprinkler system knocked down a fire that appears…

The garbage truck lies on its side after tipping over due to a flat tire. Courtesy Photo

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Accident leads to 4-hour wait on Highway 3

Southbound Highway 3 came to a standstill between Gorst and Bremerton Monday afternoon after a single-vehicle accident left…