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More volunteers can help keep things going at Village Green

There are new programs being added at Village Green Community Center all the time.

Flower baskets go up every summer in Kingston.

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Rotarian golf tourney, hanging baskets just part of club

Each June the Kingston North Kitsap Rotary Club presents its annual golf tournament to raise money for community…

Sean Jensen reads to kids as part of Read Across America. NFKR courtesy photo

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Free safety event for all at Kitsap Fairgrounds

Join first responders from across Kitsap County for safety information, live demonstrations and touch-a-truck event June 3 from…

Mike Reed, center, at the Coho Derby. Kiwanis Courtesy Photo

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Reed Kiwanian of the year

Mike Reed was recently named 2023 Kiwanis Member of the Year.

Peter Orbea courtesy photo
Kayakers paddle around Port Gamble.

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Port Gamble boasts outdoor adventure in summer

For many, a visit to Port Gamble is meant for leisure—relaxing and looking at views, eating and drinking,…

The sign of the old Olympic Fitness Club reads "Help Homeless" Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Mile Hill homeless shelter: “crucial tool” or “recipe for disaster”?

The next step in opening a new 24/7 homeless shelter off Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard may…

JJ's Fish House in downtown Poulsbo has reopened under new ownership. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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JJ’s Fish House reopens under new ownership

JJ’s Fish House in downtown Poulsbo has reopened under new ownership after closing last year, keeping alive the…

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Nominations begin for Best of CK

It’s time again to nominate businesses online for the Best of Central Kitsap.

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Nominations begin for Best of SK

It’s time again to nominate businesses online for the Best of South Kitsap.

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Nominations begin for Best of NK, CK, SK and BI

It’s time again to nominate businesses online for the Best of North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, South Kitsap and…

Passengers deboarding the Port Orchard Foot Ferry make their way onto nearby Kitsap Transit buses. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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KT eyes free fares to increase ridership

But that could lead to increased tax funding

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Kitsap County Court Cases

2nd-degree rape

The hills will be alive with The Sound of Music after a court ruling granted The Mountaineers access to the Kitsap Forest Theater. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Fingers pointed both ways in Forest Theater dispute

“This is what happens when ignorance is given power.”

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Record requests cost taxpayers $1 million some years

Linda Simpson made 16 requests over the past four months, some regarding changes in voting precincts.

Blakely school plastics work. Blakely courtesy image

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Briefs

Dogs bite

Ted Spearman. File Photo

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BI police-court facility named after late judge

Deputy mayor Jon Quitslund has lived on Bainbridge Island for many years, but he didn’t know Ted Spearman.

Vikings make their way through the Viking Fest parade May 20. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Poulsbo celebrates Viking Fest

The Zipper is always a popular ride at Viking Fest.

WSP courtesy photos
State Patrol aircraft in recent times.

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Police chases limited on ground, but not in the air

Since the state legislature still hasn’t much improved the police pursuit law, local law enforcement is looking for…

LGBTQ+ Pride Flag, Wikimedia Commons courtesy photo

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Poulsbo to showcase Pride Flags downtown in June

Following City Council consensus, Poulsbo is moving forward to put up flags downtown in June in honor of…

VFW Post 4992, Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Silverdale VFW fundraising for new roof to avoid closure

Silverdale’s VFW post is facing potential closure after an inability to renew its insurance due to needed roof…