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Over 40 artists will be displaying and selling their work at the Poulsbo Arts Festival Aug. 19-21 at the downtown waterfront.

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Artists to showcase work on Poulsbo waterfront

All kinds of regional artists will once again be making their way to the Viking City’s downtown waterfront…

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New Kingston arts & crafts store offers classes

If Makerhaus sells it, they want to teach how to use it

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3 arrested in 16 1/2 year-old brutal murder case

Editor’s note: This story is for mature readers only as it describes a brutal slaying that happened 16…

Eight live bands highlight the return of the Olalla Americana Music Festival. Courtesy Photo

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Olalla Americana Music Festival features 8 live bands

Fans of live music can enjoy a variety of bands from bluegrass to rock and country to reggae…

NKF&R firefighter/paramedic Janelle Randles fights a shed and dump truck fire near Hansville Tuesday night. Courtesy Photos

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Dump truck, shed destroyed in fire near Hansville

A full-sized dump truck and large shed were consumed by fire near Hansville Tuesday night, but firefighters were…

An example of a Corvette C5, valued by Kelly Blue Book at around $15,000. Courtesy Photo

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Bremerton charity giveaway includes a Corvette

Abraham’s House Charity in Bremerton is taking charity to a new level with one of its biggest giveaway…

A fire during a birthday party in Silverdale destroyed the family's home. Courtesy Photo

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Fire during birthday party destroys home

Another home also destroyed in another blaze

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3rd man dies from crash into Bremerton building

A third person has died from an accident that occurred Aug. 5 in Bremerton when a vehicle smashed…

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Saint’s Car Club to host large single-day show

One of the best car show in Kitsap County returns to downtown Port Orchard Aug. 14.

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Patience leads to big payday for Port Orchard woman

A Port Orchard woman is proving that patience and selflessness in the workplace can pay off after being…

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Poulsbo Fire proposes levy restoration

Poulsbo Fire Department commissioners are placing a levy on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.

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NKFR levy headed to Nov. 8 ballot

North Kitsap Fire &Rescue is putting a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot to restore its levy rate.

Families gather around a heavy-duty vehicle used by one of Kitsap County’s special units.

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Officers reconnect with public on National Night Out

For years, National Night Out has been a way for law enforcement to connect with its communities.

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Choosy students choose Choice’s ‘Circle of Courage’

Choice Academy is an alternative school in the North Kitsap School District that focuses on kids who like…

A woman sits at the indigent grave plot at Silverdale Pioneer Cemetery. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent Photos

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Burial service for the ‘least fortunate’

An annual service by Kitsap County officials promotes the belief that all lives should be celebrated regardless of…

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NKSD considering EPA electric bus grant program

District also looking to rezone Island Lake property

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Primary election certified

The primary election results have been certified, and while the numbers changed the results stayed the same since…

NKF&R firefighter Charlie Hough scans the remains of an RV that burned Tuesday afternoon in Suquamish. Courtesy Photo

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Fire destroys RV in Suquamish

A large motorhome was consumed by fire Tuesday afternoon but firefighters were able to keep the flames from…

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7 on 7 tourney prepares gridders for season

The last time North Kitsap played football it was a monsoon.

Performers warm up in the stage area prior to their dress rehearsal.

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Musical magic in Central Kitsap forests

Tucked away in the forest west of Bremerton, the Mountaineers Players of the Kitsap Forest Theater offer one…