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Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman is retiring April 7 after 31 years.

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Longtime Poulsbo Municipal Court judge retiring after 31 years

Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman will be retiring April 7 following 31 years on the job.

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The hydroponic garden includes pothos, monstera, and snake plants.

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Hydroponic Garden at new bakery turns challenges into green success

At Silverdale’s Bee Hill Bakery, a thriving hydroponic garden wall filled with pothos, monstera and snake plants adds…

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30-day warning period for speeders near Poulsbo Elementary

The city of Poulsbo’s new Automated Traffic Safety Program 30-day warning period began March 12 and will be…

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Danko’s creative process starts with sketches and photography before transferring them to canvas or wood panels.

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Port Orchard artist blends nostalgia, pop culture in paintings

For Jimmy Danko, play isn’t just a childhood memory—it’s a creative force. The Port Orchard-based artist transforms nostalgia,…

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Washington State Ferries will be restored to full-service by summer.

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WSF ferry service to be fully restored by summer

Bremerton-Seattle route will be back to two-boat service

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Bremerton celebrates winning the 2A state boys basketball championship March 8 in Yakima.

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Davis’ 34 points leads Bremerton to state basketball title

The No. 3 seed Bremerton Knights had one goal in mind this year and they made that a…

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Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting in Bremerton.

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Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

Missed doctor appointments. Hours-long delays. Students unable to get to school. Those are just a few of the…

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Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive

There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese

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KCSO: weapon law violations at 10-year high in ‘24

If you are a victim of crime in Kitsap County, it’s getting more and more likely that a…

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Woman killed, estranged husband arrested in Kingston

The man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Kingston Feb. 27 tried to kill himself hours…

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The facility’s radiology room.

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State’s first hybrid ER, urgent care facility to open in Bremerton

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will open the state’s first hybrid emergency room and urgent care facility in Bremerton…

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Donald “Swa” Francois gives Teo Malatesta a fade at an outdoor barbershop.

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Strong roots: Kitsap community supports Black hair care

Trey Field-Bennett, a Bainbridge High School student, describes himself as a “hat guy — but not by choice.”

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Fallen trees on power lines.

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Many still without power in South Kitsap, Bainbridge

Strong overnight winds caused havoc across Kitsap County as nearly 70,000 Puget Sound Energy customers were without power…

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A barn on the Petersen property just purchased by the GPC.

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Affordable farm leasing program gets a boost

The Great Peninsula Conservancy for $1.79 million has acquired the Petersen Farm, securing 142 acres of prime agricultural…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Poulsbo decides not to implement paid parking downtown this year

Council to vote on phased-approach proposal at March 19 meeting

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State Rep. Greg Nance of the 23rd Legislative District speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new health programs coming to Olympic College’s Poulsbo campus.

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OC breaks ground on new health programs at Poulsbo campus

With the ceremonial first swing of commemorative sledgehammers, Olympic College leaders, project partners, and elected officials celebrated the…

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The Fairview Middle School Jazz Birds were the top band at that level.

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After 50 years, event returns as Quincy Square Jazz Festival

Sparked by a desire to fill a void in the local arts scene, Bremerton was alive with the…

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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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The snow didn’t keep everyone inside. Some BI residents hopped on their bikes as usual.

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Weather conditions improve in Kitsap, delayed start for most schools

Snowfall and icy roads Feb. 3-6 caused school districts and government offices across Kitsap County to close.

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Harry Anderson’s sailboat Phywave in some of the beautiful waters on his voyage.

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BI man’s boat adventure to all 7 continents

Harry Anderson of Bainbridge Island docked his 43-foot sailboat, Phywave, Jan. 29 in Fort Lauderdale, ending his sailing…