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Kitsap ahead of the curve in statewide sewage system revisions

The state Department of Health has overhauled Onsite Sewage System Regulations, with changes to be implemented by local…

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A mobile home near Poulsbo is a total loss following a fire Oct. 10 that was caused by aged wiring in a living room wall.

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Poulsbo mobile home a total loss following fire caused by aged wiring

All residents accounted for, family dog dies

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Silverdale garbage facility reopens following break-in

The Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility briefly closed Oct. 11 due to a break-in but has since reopened.

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Rolfes, Henden differ on key issues for county commissioner

Editor’s note: Inquiries with identical questionnaires and guidelines for their answers were sent to both candidates.

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Healthcare, public safety key differences in 35th District

Constituents in the 35th legislative district may span three counties and several of Washington’s biggest industries, but their…

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23-year-old double homicide suspect Seth South is restrained by shackles and a trio of correction officers in court Oct. 10. Officers began to accompany him before the judge after he made a sudden move toward the gallery of the courtroom.

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Suspect charged after 2 killed near Poulsbo

Student at NKHS was one of the victims

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About 200 people watch the Welcome Pole dedication ceremony Oct 9.

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Bainbridge welcomes tribal pole at Sound to Olympics Trail

About 200 people gave a warm welcome to a new piece of public art Oct. 9 that will…

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife says the large quantity of raccoons have since dispersed from a home in North Kitsap.

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Raccoons escape death sentence by leaving NK property

Nearly 100 raccoons that had inundated a North Kitsap residence dispersed after the homeowner stopped feeding them—so they…

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Shellfish harvesting closed in Liberty Bay

Shellfish harvesting is closed throughout Liberty Bay in North Kitsap after tests showed high levels of marine biotoxin…

If the NKSD levy passes, Pearson Elementary would receive the most funding for improvements at around $6.15 million.
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A detailed look at NKSD’s levy proposal

A six-year, $31.9 million Facilities and Technology Capital Projects levy for the North Kitsap School District will be…

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Kingston, Silverdale shelters needs more volunteers to open this winter

Severe weather shelters in Kingston and Silverdale need volunteers to open this winter.

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New club for kids offers free events so they can express themselves

Two real estate agents have started a club that will offer free activities for local children.

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Town Square Port Orchard changing with new owners

In a bold move that promises to reshape the retail landscape of South Kitsap, Town Square Port Orchard,…

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Gala raises money for Kitsap Humane Society

Kitsap Humane Society’s annual Animal Krackers Gala to raise money to support vulnerable pets that come to the…

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Fix-it Fairs coming to Poulsbo, Kingston

We all know everything seems to be getting more expensive.

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The site where the Nordic Cottages will be built on Lincoln Road.

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Nordic Cottages break ground following years of planning

Following three years of planning, the city of Poulsbo in partnership with Housing Kitsap broke ground Oct. 4…

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Some of the raccoons that surrounded the woman’s North Kitsap home.

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Woman seeks help; nearly 100 raccoons surround NK home

She’s been feeding them for nearly 4 decades

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Missing Person Alert issued for Suquamish teen

The State Patrol recently announced a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for 15-year-old Aiana Medeiros of Suquamish.

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South Kitsap High School trades teacher Jeff Winn celebrates receiving a check for $100,000 for himself and his school program Oct. 8.

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SK teacher wins $100K for high school program

A teacher in Port Orchard has won $30,000 for himself and $70,000 for the South Kitsap High School…

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‘Holligan’ license plate helps nab Hansville burglar

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