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Rows and rows of Mustangs filed into Port Orchard for the annual Mustangs on the Waterfront show.

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Mustang enthusiasts celebrate 60 years of iconic car series

Only a few car models have withstood the test of time quite like the Ford Mustang; its design…

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Robert Roblee, left, stands beside SKF&R fire chief Jeff Faucett in front of the donated ambulance honoring himself and his late life partner Ron Johnson.

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Benefactor’s legacy lives on in newly acquired SK ambulance

A late South Kitsap resident’s wish to aid those who once cared for him was fulfilled in grand…

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Eyewitnesses catch an image of the Admiral Pete still smoking as it arrives at the Annapolis ferry dock.

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Foot ferry catches fire during Bremerton and Annapolis route

Vessel will be taken out of service until further notice

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It’s unclear whether someone is sleeping inside a sleeping bag amongst a cartload of clutter on the sidewalk of 6th Street in Bremerton.

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SCOTUS decision ignites calls for change in Bremerton camping ban

City Council could vote on amendment as soon as Aug. 7

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Protective gear is a big component of sword-fighting.

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Sword classes taking off in the Viking City

While Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is busy this summer with various events and programs, its swordsmanship classes are…

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Boaters and people on the dock enjoy the Whaling Days fireworks show on the Silverdale waterfront July 26.

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Sights from an eventful 2024 Whaling Days

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Kingston High School

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NKSD putting 6-year, $31.9 million levy on Nov. ballot

The North Kitsap School District Board of Directors approved at its July 25 meeting a six-year, $31.9 million…

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Randy Dasho works a shift as a 911 dispatcher for Kitsap County.

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Let’s not talk turkey if you’re calling 911

911 is the number you call when you discover your house was burglarized or a grease fire has…

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The historic Nelson House on 3rd Avenue in Poulsbo is now a recovery residence for men.

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Poulsbo’s Nelson House now a sober residence for men

Works in tandem with Recovery Resource Center

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Randi Purcer carves a welcome pole.

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Suquamish welcome pole to mark STO Trail on BI

This fall, Bainbridge Island will welcome home a larger-than-life historical figure.

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A festival attendee wears Pride apparel.

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Nearly 6,000 attend Kitsap Pride Festival

Pride Month has come and gone, but that didn’t slow down Kitsap Pride or their 2024 Pride Festival,…

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A rendering showing what the cottages could look like.

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Poulsbo approves first city-owned affordable housing project

Will provide 8 one-bedroom homes

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese says crime statistics are messed up this year.

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It’s a crime, but statistics are messed up this year

Kitsap County crime stats for 2023 submitted by local police departments for the latest Crime in Washington report…

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Seahawks legend Steve Largent chips the ball onto the green.

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Tice celebrity Kitsap golf event expects to raise $150K

The Mike Tice Foundation held its third Celebrity Golf Tournament at White Horse Golf Course in Kingston July…

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Indoor pickleball facility coming to Poulsbo

Expected to open early next year

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Work is being done on the interior of the building where the updated voting equipment will be housed.

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New equipment to improve Kitsap voting process

An estimated 200,000 ballots are expected to be turned in for the November presidential election, Kitsap County officials…

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Heat exhaustion a concern this summer

Are you aware that most Northwesterners don’t know what heat exhaustion is?

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Lavender’s usefulness lies far beyond its pretty purple color found in fields like this.

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French inspirations lead to Olalla Lavender Festival

It’s the same weekend as Sequim’s, but without the drive

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Former Bremerton Mayor Lynn Horton hands out signs to members of the public in protest of the decision.

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Bremerton superintendent placed on paid leave

A different sort of fireworks went off just before noon July 4 after the Bremerton School District board…

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Flint Getchell tastes victory with a donut and a first-place prize at the annual Manchester Kids and Pet Parade.

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Manchester’s small town Independence Day celebration

Those who love to celebrate American freedom are finding it harder to party on the actual holiday, with…