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53 more in Kitsap test positive for COVID-19

N. Kitsap nears 600; S. Kitsap over 1,000

<em>The Coffee Oasis operates six businesses, three drop-in centers and a homeless youth shelter, as well as an in-house barista and culinary job training program.</em> Kitsap Daily News/File photo

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Bellringer: Coffee Oasis provides Christmas to homeless youth

Coffee Oasis, in Poulsbo and at all of its locations, is more than a coffee shop. It’s a…

Santa chats with two boys about their Christmas wishes. KPark/NKH

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Pre-Schoolers have special visit with Santa

The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed many children and families of holiday traditions, such as a visit with Santa,…

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COVID vaccines, flattening curve indicate hope statewide

Positive news has been hard to come by in 2020 with the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic dominating headlines, but…

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State eases restrictions on in-person learning

The state has revised its guidance for schools that wish to return to in-person learning, significantly changing the…

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Next steps for SKCEC: confirmation of site choice by City Council, KPFD

Location for new civic project is current home of Kitsap Bank

The Port of Poulsbo's breakwater encircles much of the Poulsbo marina. KPark/NKH

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Breakwater will add 62 slips, maybe small cruise ships

The Port of Poulsbo has applied for a Shoreline Conditional Use permit with the City of Poulsbo to…

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St. Michael Medical Center opens in Silverdale

Expansion by CHI Franciscan cost $500 million and adds 500,000 square feet

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Another COVID-related death confirmed, 31 total

Over the past two weeks, Kitsap County’s positive case rate per 100,000 residents is 223.4

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Port Orchard man arrested for assault in political melee

Protest pitted pro- and anti-Trump demonstrators when gunshot reportedly fired

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That One Place penalized by state board for COVID-19 infractions

Port Orchard restaurant has its liquor license suspended for 180 days

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Jobless claims go back up

Initial unemployment claims rose back up as November transitioned to December with the Employment Security Department reporting a…

A total of 3,900 doses arrived at the UW on Monday. Courtesy photo

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1st COVID-19 vaccines arrive in state

The first shipment of Pfizer/BioNTech reached Washington Monday, and doses will be adminstered beginning this week.

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Attacks, resignations at BI council meeting

Brenda Fantroy-Johnson takes Kol Medina’s place

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Poulsbo man arrested, 2 at-large in Suquamish robbery, assault

Devin Decker, 21 of Poulsbo was arrested Dec. 10 in connection with an asault on a Suquamish resident.

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BI council narrows city manager list to 3

After one candidate dropped out Dec. 11, there are still leaders in Coronado, CA; Stayton, OR; and Abilene,…

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35 new positive COVID-19 cases in Kitsap County

Total positive cases since March grow to over 3,000

<em>Jenna DeTrapani, owner of Poulsbo’s newest shop, BookIt Nook, hangs out of the drive-thru window, ready for the next customer. </em>							 Ken Park/North Kitsap Herald photographs

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BookIt Nook introduces ‘drive-thru’ bookstore

Opening a business in the middle of a pandemic is a risky thing to do, but the concept…

Fishline had over 400 volunteers before the first COVID shutdown. Now they have 130 volunteers packaging and delivering food to those in need. Ken Park/North Kitsap Herald photos

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Bellringer: Fishline shifts to serve needy families during pandemic

Fishline has been serving needy families in Poulsbo for over 50 years, and this year its services have…

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2 arrested in North Kitsap burglary, fraud, drug possession

A burglary in Port Gamble led to a case of fraud, forgery and drug possession in Poulsbo, in…