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Kitsap approves removing residential rezone requests

Following a staff review at its June 9 briefing, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners in a split…

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Protecting Puget Sound, securing WSF funding part of Randall’s goals

Kitsap News Group sent freelance reporter Mike De Felice to Washington, D.C., to spend a week with the…

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Olympic College appoints interim president

The Olympic College board of trustees recently appointed Joan Hanten as interim president, and she will begin her…

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The iconic “RAAAAA …NEEEEER ….BEEERRR” television commercial was filmed in Pierce County in 1978 against the backdrop of Mt. Rainier.

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Poulsbo man reflects on creating iconic Rainier Beer commercial

Brian Nyjordet, a 65-year-old Poulsbo craftsman, enjoys working with his hammer, chop saw and finish tools doing carpentry…

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Attendees can participate in fitness challenges.

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‘Kick it with Kitsap’ event aims to help locals with resources

Kitsap Coalition is bringing its second annual “Kick It With Kitsap” event to the Town Square Mall Aug.…

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Arrest made in connection with Poulsbo homicide

A 35-year-old man was arrested June 10 in connection with a 50-year-old man who was found dead outside…

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Medical examiner seeks families for 13 unclaimed remains

The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office is currently in possession of the remains of 13 people who are…

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Kitsap County Superior Court cases

Poulsbo man charged with rape of girl, 14

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Substance use prevention, response focus of KPHD meeting

Kitsap Public Health District’s board received presentations on chronic disease and injury prevention programs, as well as an…

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KT board approves new simulator for bus operators

The Kitsap Transit board approved a resolution to design and install a new simulator for bus operators and…

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Swimming reopens at Island Lake after brief closure

The swimming beach at Island Lake County Park has been reopened June 13, as the Kitsap Public Health…

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Kitsap implements temporary hiring freeze due to budget constraints

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution at its June 9 meeting implementing a temporary hiring…

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PO considers library roof repairs amid move to new community center

City officials discussed much-needed repairs to the Port Orchard Library roof during a recent Finance Committee meeting May…

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Student Circle of Champions members led the school board’s work study session June 4.

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Student voices take center stage at SK School Board meeting

In a first-of-its-kind work study session, students from across the South Kitsap School District led a school board…

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Campers wear VR headsets and ‘travel’ as a group to explore topics like the solar system, atoms and molecules, and natural environments.

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Dimension XR to offer expanded STEM summer camp series

Dimension XR in Port Orchard is bringing back its immersive STEM camp for kids this summer, offering four…

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SK Graduates were all smiles at the June 7 ceremony.

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SK graduates celebrate achievement, look ahead to future

Families and friends filled the Tacoma Dome June 7 as South Kitsap High School held its graduation ceremony…

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KCSO investigating homicide near Poulsbo

50-year-old man found dead outside home

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U.S. Rep. Emily Randall of the 6th Congressional District in the south wing of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C.

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Randall says bipartisan cooperation in D.C. falling short

Kitsap News Group freelance reporter Mike De Felice traveled to Washington, D.C., to interview U.S. Rep. Emily Randall…

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‘Tranquility and Chaos’ by Ed McCarthy.

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BI Council approves five new art pieces for ‘Something New’ rotation

They will be on display at various locations downtown for one year

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Poulsbo residents to vote on fireworks advisory measure in November

Council will consider results to decide on potential fireworks ban