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Despite statistics, some still hesitate to get COVID-19 immunization

The effectiveness of the vaccines stands at an impressive 95 and 94 percent, respectively, for the Pfizer and…

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Another COVID-related death confirmed in Kitsap, 89 total

6 such deaths confirmed since March 4

Washington state’s Supreme Court ruled 5-4 last week that the state’s law outlawing the possession of drugs is unconstitutional. (File photo)

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Law enforcement stops arresting for drug possession

State Supreme Court rules such cases unconstitutional

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Poulsbo phone line helps set up COVID vaccinations

In an effort to get as many people vaccinated as possible, the city of Poulsbo has launched a…

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Poulsbo mayor to run for 4th term

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson announced Wednesday that she will be running for a fourth term as mayor.

Vinland Elementary Kindergarten teacher, is one of the anticipated 200 NKSD teachers and staff to revcieve the vaccine. While her smile is hid behind her mask, it cannot be hidden in her eyes. (KPark).

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Suquamish Tribe to provide NKSD COVID vaccines

The Suquamish Tribe will be vaccinating North Kitsap School District teachers and staff beginning March 10.

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County talks Lemolo Shore traffic

Kitsap County Public Works hosted an online Zoom meeting to allow residents of Poulsbo to weigh in on…

<em>Poulsbo Prosecutor Alexis Foster, Pastor Richmond Johnson and Police Chief Ron Harding discuss racism and policing during the city’s second diversity panel.				 </em>Ken Park/North Kitsap Herald

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Forum: Police, community need more interaction

Focusing on law enforcement and racial bias, the city of Poulsbo hosted its second panel discussion on diversity.

The North Kitsap High School spirit rock was relocated to its new home in the campus commons in an effort to remain central to the school, but also monitor the messaging that goes on the rock. Courtesy photo

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Secondary students set to start returning Monday

A newsletter sent out to North Kitsap School District families outlined the return this month of middle and…

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Clean fuels bill approved by the House

Bill was heavily opposed by Republicans, fuel producers

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Improvements to Southworth ferry terminal begin for fast-ferries service to downtown

Restriping the parking lot is the first step in work

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House approves ban on certain police use-of-force tactics

Chokeholds prohibited, car chases limited

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Measures looking to limit executive powers die in state Legislature

Republicans say they will likely bring it up again in future sessions

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City Council meetings now streamed on Facebook

Regular meetings held on second and fourth Tuesdays

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Great Blue Heron common as crows in our area

A conceptual rendering of the Poulsbo Event and Recreation Center shows the large event space and athletic field. City officials estimate the cost of the facility at $40 million. Photo courtesy City of Poulsbo.

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Survey says… Poulsbo wants the PERC

Survey says … there’s near unanimous support and demand for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center to expand…

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Juneteenth steps toward state holiday status

Marks the day many slaves learned they were free

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Another COVID-related death in Kitsap, 83 total

Kitsap’s positive case rate per 100,000 residents has dropped to 59.9

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City Council gets a preview of planned Ruby Creek Park Ride

Land acquisition nearing transit board approval

Poulsbo’s Slippery Pig is open but like many of the restaurants and pubs in Poulsbo does not open until late afternoon, though that may change as restrictions loosen over the coming months. (Ken Park/Kitsap Daily News photos)

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Phase 2: Customers come in out of the cold

Kitsap County moving to Phase 2 of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan means for many of Poulsbo’s restaurants…