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…

Linda Malcom was murdered in her rental home in Port Orchard April 30, 2008. Her killer remains at large. Courtesy photo

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Search for cold case killer heating up after 15 years

It has been over 15 years since the severely stabbed body of 47-year-old Linda Malcom, a Navy veteran…

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Police called to SKHS

Police are investigating a possible “swatting” attempt that caused the lockdown of South Kitsap High School May 8.

Many mystery novels are available at the store. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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Longtime friends open new bookstore in Kingston

Two longtime friends from North Kitsap recently opened a new business in Kingston, Saltwater Bookshop, filling a niche…

Maria Romo showcases her art for the first time in the U.S. at the Windermere office on Bainbridge Island. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Mexican artist makes U.S. debut on BI

Mexican artist Maria Romo showcased her art for the first time in the United States May 5 at…

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Sheriff: Lawmakers fail police on pursuits, drugs

Kitsap cities may have to come up with their own laws

Contaminated fuel led to the grounding of the ferry a few weeks ago, officials said. File photo

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Ferry returns; fuel contamination led to grounding

The M/V Walla Walla ferry has returned to operating the Bremerton-Seattle route after it ran aground near Bainbridge…