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Heat exhaustion a concern this summer

Are you aware that most Northwesterners don’t know what heat exhaustion is?

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Lavender’s usefulness lies far beyond its pretty purple color found in fields like this.

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French inspirations lead to Olalla Lavender Festival

It’s the same weekend as Sequim’s, but without the drive

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Ilyannie Gonzalez won the state championship of the National Civics Bee competition June 29 at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia.
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 Ilyannie Gonzalez won the state championship of the National Civics Bee competition June 29 at South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia.

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PO student wins state civics title; nationals next

An 11-year-old student in Port Orchard with an impassioned stance on gun violence will represent the state of…

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Prior convict arrested after alleged involvement in Bremerton shooting

The assailant in a June 30 shooting in Bremerton is facing a lengthy sentence if found guilty of…

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2 Fast Ferry fare hikes OK’d for next 2 years

Westbound Fast Ferry travelers will have to pay more to cross Puget Sound beginning in October, just one…

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Caldier seeks 6th term; 4 challengers create crowded District 26 race

State Rep. Michelle Caldier, R-Gig Harbor, of the 26th Legislative District, will seek yet another defense of her…

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Poulsbo, NK fire departments putting EMS levies on ballot

North Kitsap and Poulsbo fire departments are both putting Emergency Medical Services property tax levies on the Aug.…

Drew Hansen

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Incumbent Hansen takes on 2 challengers for state senate

Editor’s note: Candidates for the primary election were allowed up to 250 words each to let our readers…

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Former Bremerton Mayor Lynn Horton hands out signs to members of the public in protest of the decision.

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Bremerton superintendent placed on paid leave

A different sort of fireworks went off just before noon July 4 after the Bremerton School District board…

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Flint Getchell tastes victory with a donut and a first-place prize at the annual Manchester Kids and Pet Parade.

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Manchester’s small town Independence Day celebration

Those who love to celebrate American freedom are finding it harder to party on the actual holiday, with…

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Sheriff: Bicyclist, 70, killed after being struck by car in SK

A 70-year-old man was killed July 4 when he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle…

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Uncle Sam drives an antique vehicle packed with folks in July 4 regalia in front of the many visitors who attended the Grand Old 4th of July in Bainbridge Island Thursday.

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An early look at the Bainbridge 4th

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The Color Guard kicks off Kingston’s 4th of July parade.

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A look at Kingston’s 4th of July parade

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8th-grader Chance Larripa of Kingston Middle School won an award for his “Clock” artwork.

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Festival of Arts awards given to NKSD students

At the June 27 North Kitsap School District board meeting, interim superintendent Rachel Davenport presented the Festival of…

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Ballots coming out soon for Aug. 6 primary election

Kitsap County residents should be getting their primary ballots in the mail around July 19 for the Aug.…

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Kitsap County Superior Court cases

Funny money

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A derelict vessel.

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Kitsap starts derelict vessel removal program

Kitsap County is developing a county-wide derelict vessel removal program in concert with the Department of Natural Resources’…

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An overview of the Marina Pump Station construction site, with the site of the new Kitsap Bank headquarters also in the background.

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Construction progressing in several PO projects

Roundabouts, city buildings and downtown revitalization have made Port Orchard an active construction site, with more to kick…

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New physician joins Suquamish’s Healing House

Dr. Casey Kernan is the latest physician to join the Suquamish Tribe’s Healing House, a clinic serving Suquamish…

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A marine unit in the fleet of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man in kayak without life jacket drowns

A 50-year-old man died July 1 after officials say he drowned after his kayak overturned while he was…