North Kitsap senior Charlotte Bond scored four goals against Franklin Pierce in her team’s district tournament opener. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap defeats Franklin Pierce 6-0 to move on to winner-to-state match

The Vikings play Fife on Tuesday night at Franklin Pierce High Schol

Gallery | Gobblefest 2019

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Gallery | Gobblefest 2019

Poulsbo’s Slippery Pig Brewery was rocking until the wee hours of the morning for a good cause on…

Kitsap nonprofits receive grants from First Federal Community Foundation

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Kitsap nonprofits receive grants from First Federal Community Foundation

Three Kitsap County nonprofits were recently named as beneficiaries of the First Federal Community Foundation’s fall grant awards.

NKHS Astronomy Club invites the public to view astronomical event Nov. 11

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NKHS Astronomy Club invites the public to view astronomical event Nov. 11

Transit of Mercury observation set for Nov. 11 at 7:30 a.m.

November North Kitsap Fire & Rescue news

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November North Kitsap Fire & Rescue news

EMS Levy and Fire Commissioner Elections — Our emergency medical services (EMS) levy renewal is on the general…

Heading into the holidays in Port Gamble

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Heading into the holidays in Port Gamble

Port Gamble General Store kicks off the holiday season

Emma Gaines (2) and Noelani Barreith (15) look to make a block against North Mason. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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North Kitsap wins Olympic League tournament, Kingston places third

The Vikings play a winner-to-state game Thursday at 7 p.m. at North Mason

North Kitsap head coach Jeff Weible unsuccessfully tries to get away from an impending Gatorade shower after his team clinched the Olympic League championship. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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A Gatorade shower to remember — North Kitsap clinches league title with 28-14 victory over Olympic

The young Vikings ran the table to clinch its third Olympic League championship in five years

Kingston’s Stan Mack talks affordable housing

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Kingston’s Stan Mack talks affordable housing

This is the third in a series of columns focusing on the topics that were selected by participants…

<em>The sparrow-sized Northern Pygmy Owl, an aggressive hunter with large feet and big eyes, has false eye spots at the back of its head that confuse predators. </em>Photo by Paul Bannick

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The owl’s year and Christmas cheer

With their haunting calls, yellow, unblinking eyes, and the startling whoosh they make as they glide invisibly in…

<em>Visitors explore Ueland Tree Farm where waterfalls, canyons, rich forests and a variety of trails await. </em>                                Photo by Nancy Sefton.

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What is a tree farm?

Soon after moving to the Northwest from a very different landscape, I encountered the term “tree farm” and…

Week 9 picks and previews: NK, Oly battle for league title; Bremerton needs a win over Sequim to advance to the playoffs

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Week 9 picks and previews: NK, Oly battle for league title; Bremerton needs a win over Sequim to advance to the playoffs

EAST BREMERTON — Week 9 is finally here, but very little of the playoff picture is settled for…

Gallery | Ghoulsbo 2019

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Gallery | Ghoulsbo 2019

North Kitsap Herald Reporter Ken Park was among the ghouls and goblins haunting Front Street in downtown Poulsbo…

Kitsap Rescue Mission launches crowdfunding campaign

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Kitsap Rescue Mission launches crowdfunding campaign

Phase 1 goal is to raise $500,000

Pet lovers celebrate opening of Pet Adoption Center

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Pet lovers celebrate opening of Pet Adoption Center

New shelter space aims to improve animal behavior and overall wellness

A crowd of about 40 gathered in the Poulsbo City Council Chambers for an informational meeting regarding the release of an SVP back into the community.

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Questions left unanswered after DSHS officials walk out on Poulsbo meeting

Crowd disappointed by lack of response from DSHS at a sex offender notification meeting in Poulsbo

House approves impeachment inquiry rules package

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House approves impeachment inquiry rules package

Representatives vote 232-196 to approve; all Republicans oppose measure, two Democrats vote no

USS Olympia arrives in Bremerton for decommissioning

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USS Olympia arrives in Bremerton for decommissioning

The fast-attack Los Angeles-class submarine was commissioned Nov. 17, 1984

Athlete of the Week: Adam Johnson, Olympic football

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Athlete of the Week: Adam Johnson, Olympic football

Olympic needed a big play in the third quarter of their Friday night game against Bremerton, and Adam…

Celina Madrid’s late goal earns South Kitsap a 1-1 tie against Emerald Ridge

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Celina Madrid’s late goal earns South Kitsap a 1-1 tie against Emerald Ridge

The tie kept the Wolves alive momentarily, but were later eliminated from playoff contention after Rogers beat Graham-Kapowsin