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Walla Walla ferry crew instrumental in water rescue

Multiple people and a dog were rescued from Sinclair Inlet July 29, officials from Washington State Ferries reporting…

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Boaters and people on the dock enjoy the Whaling Days fireworks show on the Silverdale waterfront July 26.

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Sights from an eventful 2024 Whaling Days

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Kingston High School

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NKSD putting 6-year, $31.9 million levy on Nov. ballot

The North Kitsap School District Board of Directors approved at its July 25 meeting a six-year, $31.9 million…

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Randy Dasho works a shift as a 911 dispatcher for Kitsap County.

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Let’s not talk turkey if you’re calling 911

911 is the number you call when you discover your house was burglarized or a grease fire has…

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The historic Nelson House on 3rd Avenue in Poulsbo is now a recovery residence for men.

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Poulsbo’s Nelson House now a sober residence for men

Works in tandem with Recovery Resource Center

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Douglas Beedles reps a Mercy Mobile shirt and a genuine smile as he continues working to avoid addiction.

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Recovering addict recalls journey from streets to daughter’s graduation

Douglas Beedles was on pins and needles like most parents preparing to watch their kids become high schoolers…

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The annual Rotary Duck Race takes place July 28 at 3 p.m. on the Silverdale waterfront.

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Whaling Days includes fireworks show, Sir Mix-A-Lot performance

Silverdale’s flagship summer event, Whaling Days, kicks off this weekend, which includes a fireworks show and a performance…

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The Suquamish Tribe will be hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey during a two-day stint July 28-29.

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Suquamish hosting Canoe Journey July 28, 29

The Suquamish Tribe will be hosting the Tribal Canoe Journey during a two-day stint July 28-29 and is…

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Five members of a fishing vessel escaped a boat fire near Port Orchard July 22.

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Fishing vessel explodes in SK, crew members escape

Five members of a tribal fishing vessel escaped following the boat exploding which led to a subsequent fire…

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Randi Purcer carves a welcome pole.

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Suquamish welcome pole to mark STO Trail on BI

This fall, Bainbridge Island will welcome home a larger-than-life historical figure.

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A regular pup client gets some loving pets from Shampoodle NW owner Alecka Hattis.

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Home-based pet-grooming business a relaxing experience

Like a great percentage of the pets she works with every day, Alecka Hattis does not like veterinarians.

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The Poulsbo Middle School building addition, which will add 10 classrooms and a student gathering place, is expected to be finished this fall.

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NKSD projects progressing this summer

Progress is being made this summer with expansions at Poulsbo Middle School and Suquamish Elementary School, North Kitsap…

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Crystal Taylor, left, Will Crawford and Kahlil Campbell-Mortenson were honored by North Kitsap Fire & Rescue for their lifesaving efforts on someone at the Clearwater Casino in March.

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NKFR honors 6 for lifesaving efforts

At a recent North Kitsap Fire & Rescue commissioners meeting, fire chief Rick LaGrandeur presented certificates of appreciation…

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The annual Poulsbrew event held every September will be moving from Poulsbo Village to Murial Iverson Williams Waterfront Park this year.

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Poulsbrew moving to Waterfront Park

Was previously held in Poulsbo Village

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Footage from security cameras around the Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard shows an alleged suspect stealing the American flag from the outside flag pole.

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American flag stolen outside of county courthouse

Anyone wondering why an American flag went missing from the flagpole at the Kitsap County Superior Court July…

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer (6th District)

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Kilmer praises Biden, endorses Harris as president

Within hours of President Joe Biden announcing he is withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race and endorsing Vice…

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A festival attendee wears Pride apparel.

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Nearly 6,000 attend Kitsap Pride Festival

Pride Month has come and gone, but that didn’t slow down Kitsap Pride or their 2024 Pride Festival,…

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Teenage girl killed in single-car crash in SK

18-year-old male also hospitalized

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Smoke will be visible in some parts of North Kitsap for at least a day as natural woody debris continues to burn after it caught fire at A&L Topsoil the early morning of July 19.

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Smoke visible in NK after debris burns at topsoil business

Smoke is likely to be visible in parts of North Kitsap for at least a day as natural…

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A rendering showing what the cottages could look like.

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Poulsbo approves first city-owned affordable housing project

Will provide 8 one-bedroom homes