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One of the volunteers cuts some of the wood being used for the community playground. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent Photos

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Bike Riders assist Affordable Housing cause in Port Orchard

The effort to continue building and advertising affordable housing in Port Orchard was recently boosted by a group…

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Rape victim wants CKSD to protect students from predators

Isaac Yates wants to make sure the Central Kitsap School District protects students in the future.

Cindy Webster-Martinson. Courtesy Photo

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NK school board member resigns to focus on family

Webster-Martinson was first Native American elected outside of tribal government in Kitsap

Aerial view of Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park. Courtesy Photo

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$500K needed to acquire timber rights at Port Gamble Heritage park

Forterra, a local nonprofit that does conservation land acquisition, has started a $500,000 fundraising campaign to acquire the…

Fire destroys a home, garage-shop, and boat in Silverdale Aug. 20. Courtesy Photo

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Fire destroys Silverdale home, garage-shop, boat

Several structures were lost to fire in Silverdale Aug. 20.

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Suspect arrested in deaths of married couple

A suspect was arrested Aug. 21 in connection with the killings of a married couple found dead at…

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Comedian Preacher Lawson will be performing at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino Sept. 4.

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Comedian Preacher Lawson to perform at Clearwater Casino

He is known for his success on America’s Got Talent

A map of Poulsbo showing where different types of curb ramps are. Courtesy image

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Poulsbo approves ADA ramp replacement project

Up to 90 ramps will be upgraded, 12-20 new ones installed

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Local freelance artist Pat Moriarity stands next to a quilt his aunt made that includes many of his creations over the years.

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Symbolism, deeper meanings key to Moriarity’s art

Exhibit at Vibe Coworks in Poulsbo through October

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Above: School starts Aug. 31 for grades 1-12 in the North Kitsap School District.

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School starts Aug. 31 for most in NKSD

The North Kitsap School District is starting its year next week as students in grades 1-12 will have…

One young rider crosses the finish line after successfully completing a lap.

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Indoor BMX track promotes safety of sport

The family-run Peninsula Indoor BMX track in Port Orchard hosted an open house recently with the hopes of…

Brian McLaughlin (left) directs the attack of one of the participants. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent

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Kitsap Fencing promotes safe martial arts

A Port Orchard resident is using his lifelong love of martial arts and search for a safer alternative…

The Food Market at Kingston, along with the Subway next door, will soon be closing. Tyler Shuey/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Downtown Kingston food market, Subway to close

The Food Market at Kingston, along with the Subway next door, will be closing in October.

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Port Orchard man sentenced in Capitol riot

John Cameron of Port Orchard was sentenced to three years probation and 30 days of intermittent confinement Aug.…

Lillian Kirtley and Veronica Miranda pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child at Calvary Chapel Church in Poulsbo. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Shoebox can provide a big step in a child’s life

A shoebox can transform a child’s life.

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Protests about police funding took place all over Kitsap County.

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Not just a coincidence: Fewer cops, more crime

By Mike De Felice, Kitsap News Group

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Over 40 artists will be displaying and selling their work at the Poulsbo Arts Festival Aug. 19-21 at the downtown waterfront.

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Artists to showcase work on Poulsbo waterfront

All kinds of regional artists will once again be making their way to the Viking City’s downtown waterfront…

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New Kingston arts & crafts store offers classes

If Makerhaus sells it, they want to teach how to use it

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3 arrested in 16 1/2 year-old brutal murder case

Editor’s note: This story is for mature readers only as it describes a brutal slaying that happened 16…

Eight live bands highlight the return of the Olalla Americana Music Festival. Courtesy Photo

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Olalla Americana Music Festival features 8 live bands

Fans of live music can enjoy a variety of bands from bluegrass to rock and country to reggae…