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The Hōkūleʻa departs Suquamish dock the morning of Aug. 26 and heads for Seattle’s Pier 92, with an escort of local stand-up paddlers.

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Historic Hawaiian canoe visits Suquamish

A gauzy haze hung in the air on this windless morning.

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Mike Winningham has been interested in native plants since his father taught him about them as a kid.

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Kingston nursery supplies demand of native plants

Salish Trees Nursery isn’t your average nursery as it focuses on native plants.

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Janna Chan participates in the Zumba Dance for Maui fundraiser led by Olymar Gallagher at Town Center Aug. 25.

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Zumba class on BI helps benefit Maui fire victims

When Josh Masters learned that his best friend’s fitness studio was destroyed in the Lahaina, Maui fire, he…

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Canyon Bass out of Johnson City, Texas rides his bull.

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Kitsap Fair turns 100

It had all the appearances of your typical county fair: barns packed with animals and their owners, ribbons…

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Robert Zollna kneels next to his proud creation, an ultra-realistic WALL-E robot.

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Robot display steals the show at Kitsap Fair

WALL-E and MO are arguably two of Pixar’s most iconic characters, but seeing either one of them in…

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Sean Johnson has been able to turn his life around thanks to That One Place.

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Eatery helps ex-drug addict turn his life around

That One Place restaurant is a 1950s-style diner known for being a haven of comfort food and sumptuous…

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Declining enrollment means $1.8 million in NKSD cuts

The North Kitsap School District board approved its 2023-24 budget Aug. 24, indicating a continued decline in enrollment…

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Kitsap Public Health District inspector Susan Van Ort does food safety inspections at restaurants to ensure food is prepared and stored under sanitary conditions.

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KPHD makes sure food is safe to eat

Have you ever gone to a restaurant and had second thoughts about an open salad bar or worried…

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Derek Kilmer

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Kitsap areas recipients of fish passage grants

Representative Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced Aug. 25 over $18.3 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of…

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From her Grit City collection

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1st Friday Art Walk set in Bremerton

The First Friday Art Walk in Bremerton will take place Sept. 1 from 5-8 p.m.

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Shellfish closure affects much of Kitsap County

Shellfish harvesting has been closed for Port Madison, Miller Bay and Port Orchard Passage.

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Kevin Martinez sends a message in a bottle from the Port Townsend shores.

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Bremerton sailor’s message in a bottle found in B.C.

Kevin Martinez has been a Navy sailor in Bremerton for the last decade. He has always been around…

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A design of what Phase 1 of the PERC could look like.

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Poulsbo Events, Recreation Center closer to reality

The Poulsbo City Council held its second workshop for the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center, where a draft…

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An architectural drawing of the Nordic Cottages.

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Public hearing for Nordic Cottage project set for Sept. 20

The site plan and design review for the Nordic Cottage project was presented to the Poulsbo City Council…

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Cori Kauk moves around some boxes during a major clean-up.

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New head of Bremerton Foodline comes home

A bigger and better response to the hunger and homelessness crises is what is on the mind of…

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Man dies after being struck by own vehicle on BI

An 80-year-old Arizona man died Aug. 22 after being struck by the vehicle he just got out of…

Drew Hansen

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Hansen appointed 23rd District senator

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners appointed State Rep. Drew Hansen Aug. 23 to fill the vacancy of…

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Crusin’ Sunday car show Aug. 27 in Port Orchard

Port Orchard’s 26th Annual Cruisin’ Sunday car show will take place Aug. 27 at Christian Life Center, 1780…

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Zumba fundraiser for Maui victims Aug. 24 in BI

A fundraiser to help wildfire victims in Maui will take place Aug. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Town…

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4 large spans like this one will take up the normal parking area for vehicles going to Seattle from Bainbridge Island.

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Get ready for walk-on only ferry in BI Sept. 7-13

If you haven’t already, you should be making plans on how to get to the Winslow ferry without…