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This graphic shows the declining enrollment at North Kitsap School District the past few years. Courtesy of NKSD

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NKSD to consolidate music, art at secondary schools

Declining enrollment factor in decision

Sunnyslope Elementary counselor Roger Mangahas loads a meal for a veteran's family into the passenger side of the car. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Mom’s meals

In honor of Mother’s Day, food to make meals on that special day was handed out to veterans…

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NWS issues Excessive Heat Watch

The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for Washington state that goes into effect Saturday…

Steve Jensen wins People's Choice Award. COBI courtesy photo

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Bainbridge briefs

Public art

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SKHS swatted

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Police-court name

Kingston High School sophomore Viapaia Woo-Ching (left) is honored for her leadership at the annual Regional Awards Ceremony for the Washington Association of School Administrators. NKSD courtesy photos.

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NKSD students, others honored for leadership

Educational Service District Region 114 recently hosted the annual Regional Awards Ceremony for the Washington Association of School…

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Kitsap warns of summer water safety concerns

With summer coming, the Kitsap Public Health District is in water safety mode.

An audience member wearing red in support of teachers attends the special session of the South Kitsap School District board. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Special education, nursing take hits in SKSD budget cuts

What was supposed to be a week of celebration for educators and school nurses has turned sour as…

Lots of closures set for Hood Canal Bridge in upcoming weeks. WSDOT courtesy photo

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Hood Canal Bridge closures begin

The Hood Canal Bridge will be closed overnight May 14 and 16-18 for work.

The strong-man competition during Viking Fest in 2019. File photos

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Strong-man competition returns to Viking Fest

The 53rd edition of Viking Fest will take place in Poulsbo May 19-21, and since the event will…

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Evans: Racist claims lack details for investigation

North Kitsap School District superintendent Laurynn Evans says that claims of racism in the district are “impossible” to…

This former church could become a home for young adults. Bob Smith courtesy photo

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Ex-church answers prayers for affordable housing

In the face of steep rents across Kitsap County owners of a former Port Orchard church plan to…

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Since state failed, PO looks at Kitsap, cities drug laws

Hope is dwindling among local officials seeking strengthened drug possession laws after state lawmakers failed to advance any…

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Mama better dance when Messina’s in Bremerton

One thing you can be sure of when Jim Messina comes to play in your town: You won’t…

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Probe done in officers killing of Bremerton man

The State Patrol investigation into the shooting death of a Bremerton man by deputies has been concluded.

The 24-hour Kitsap County ballot box outside South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Station 8. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Fire levy goes to SK voters for 2nd-straight year

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue suffered a major defeat at the polls last November when voters denied a…

The medal Sommer received.

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Poulsbo firefighter completes Boston Marathon

Capt. Ryan Sommer of the Poulsbo Fire Department and his wife Melissa have been running long distances for…

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PO man held on $500K bail for stalking, harassment

A 38-year-old Port Orchard man was in Kitsap County Superior Court May 8 being held on $500,000 bail.

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Filing week May 15-19 for election hopefuls

Don’t like the way government is handling things? Throw your hat into the ring. Filing week is May…