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PSE advice for a safe, comfortable winter season

With winter officially coming Dec. 21, Puget Sound Energy is providing tips on how to survive the often-troubling…

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Community members have until Dec. 20 to drop off donations at Revival Boutique in downtown Port Orchard.

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Store brings holiday cheer with Adopt a Grandparent

Port Orchard’s Revival Boutique is once again spreading holiday cheer by organizing this year’s Adopt a Grandparent program.

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If you’re dreaming of a White Christmas, it needs to snow - man. Speaking of that, snowmen seem to be more popular on Bainbridge Island than either Santa Claus and his reindeer or nativity scenes with the manger when it comes to decorating for the holidays.

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Let it snow, man

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BCF announces Philanthropy Award winners

The Bainbridge Community Foundation has announced the recipients of this year’s Philanthropy Awards, celebrating people and organizations whose…

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Kitsap County briefs

New bus route

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Human skull found near Bremerton

Kitsap County sheriff’s detectives are investigating the discovery of a human skull in the 400 block of Nichols…

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The effected area of the sewage spill.

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Sewage spills into NK waters following incident near Keyport base

A sewage spill of 127,500 gallons in North Kitsap waters has been reported by Kitsap County Public Works,…

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Cars pass through the new roundabout at the intersection of West Port Madison Road and Highway 305.

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BI roundabouts among priciest DOT projects in county

The state Department of Transportation declared two roundabout projects on Bainbridge Island completed Nov. 27, ending construction that…

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Glenn Baker is responsible for taking Meatball on her morning walks around the grounds of the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil in Port Orchard.

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Veterans fostering older dogs a win-win-win

Meatball is getting plenty of attention from seniors at the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil. The white pit-mix…

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NK’s Fishline helps over 7,000 clients annually

Fishline Food Bank was born in the time of the first ATM, floppy disc and Pong, and the…

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Local artist Kim Drew stands next to some of his artwork at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston, which will be on display through Dec. 26.

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Local artist’s illustrious career of work on display in Kingston

Kim Drew of Kingston, who has had an illustrious career working for publications ranging from The New York…

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2 charged in organized theft ring

It was an offer they couldn’t refuse: $3,450 in items for $44, and a $1,000 scope for $3.99.

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The North Kitsap High School choir gets the festivities started with some Christmas carols.

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Tree lighting kicks off holiday season in Poulsbo

Holiday decor is displayed in a downtown Poulsbo storefront.

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Group keeps BAC from closing

Bainbridge Arts and Crafts has announced that former members of the board and staff have come together to…

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These boxes feature fresh fruit, vegetables and lean proteins, such as turkey and shelf-stable foods.

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PO clinic tackles health with tailored nutrition program

People in Port Orchard with chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart failure can now have medically tailored…

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‘Tis the season to look out for fraud, scams

Artificial Intelligence is doing a lot of good, but it’s also leading to an increase in fraud.

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Holidays: Better to give than to receive or take

It may be better to give than receive during the holiday season, but it’s also a popular time…

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Bob Pedersen with some of the items in Christmas House.

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Christmas House in mourning after owner’s death

Christmas House, a decades-old tradition in Bainbridge Island and Poulsbo, will be closed most of this holiday season…

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Truck overturns, closes highway for 5 hours

A truck hauling a trailer overturned on Highway 16 Nov. 25, closing westbound lanes for about five hours.

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North Kitsap Fire & Rescue chief Rick LaGrandeur, right, presents certificates of appreciation to detective-sergeant James Dean, middle, and deputy chief Tommy Nance, left, of the Suquamish Police Department Nov. 25.

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Suquamish officers honored for lifesaving fire efforts

Two Suquamish police officers were honored by North Kitsap Fire & Rescue leadership at the department’s board meeting…