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Uncle Sam drives an antique vehicle packed with folks in July 4 regalia in front of the many visitors who attended the Grand Old 4th of July in Bainbridge Island Thursday.

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An early look at the Bainbridge 4th

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The Color Guard kicks off Kingston’s 4th of July parade.

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A look at Kingston’s 4th of July parade

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Best of BI, NK, SK, CK voting through July 15

It’s time again to vote for the Best of Bainbridge Island, North Kitsap, South Kitsap and Central Kitsap!

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This little guy might need a bigger hat to keep the rain out of his hair.

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PO can’t fathom being without parade, even in rain

The return of Port Orchard’s premier street parade had once been far from certain with longtime volunteers and…

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Head North Kitsap High School football coach Jeff Weible gets a hug at the memorial for one of his assistant coaches, Dave Snyder, who died recently while the team was at a camp in Ellensburg.

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Smiles, tears for NK coach, teacher at community memorial

The only sights more common than pained smiles were hugs at the Celebration of Life for coach/teacher Dave…

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Kitsap adopts growing ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ alert system

The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management announced June 13 it is partnering with six other counties to…

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It’s not a foggy day. That’s smoke from a wildfire hiding one of the Washington State Ferries.

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Wildfire smoke could get in your eyes this summer

Wildfire smoke will likely return to Kitsap County skies soon, if the past is any indication and if…

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The school district’s Facilities Advisory Committee will bring a detailed capital levy proposal to the school board in July. If approved, the levy will be placed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

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NKSD moving quickly to place levy on Nov. 5 ballot

Detailed proposal will be brought to school board in July

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The new Silverdale Transit Center in Central Kitsap.

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KT celebrates completion of Silverdale Transit Center

Silverdale’s newest public transportation hub has been ceremoniously opened by Kitsap Transit, agency officials saying it will increase…

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Olalla’s historic building of worship is currently occupied by the Olalla Bible Church.

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Olalla faithful fighting to save historic church building

Dave Campbell once thought himself to be more of a fill-in before accepting the title of pastor in…

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Hundreds light their candles in honor of Dave Snyder before joining together in singing Amazing Grace.

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Kitsap honors NK coach, teacher with candlelight vigil

The collective group related to Dave Snyder extends far beyond blood, with those knighted into his ever-growing family…

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Dancers show off their moves to ‘The Cupid Shuffle’ and ‘The Electric Slide.’

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BI holds 3rd annual Juneteenth event

As Renni Bispham, co-chair of the Race Equity Advisory Committee for the city of Bainbridge Island, said during…

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Funds are pouring in at the last minute to put on Kingston’s 4th of July fireworks show.

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Funds pouring in to put on Kingston fireworks show

Fireworks more expensive than recent years

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North Kitsap High School track coach and football defensive coordinator Dave Snyder died in a hospital June 17.

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NK track coach, football assistant dies

He was also a longtime teacher in the school district

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Saro Hendrickson during the presentation.

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‘Whitewater Women’ share memoir of groundbreaking trip

‘From Chicken to Eagle’

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A hospital district can include a hospital, such as St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale shown here, but it doesn’t have to as it’s really a funding mechanism to improve health care.

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Funding district could help Kitsap health care woes

Problems getting health care in Kitsap County are well-documented, and the Kitsap Public Health District is looking into…

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A look at the continuing work on the Backstage Alley next to the Polaris Theater in downtown Port Orchard.

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Polaris: Backstage Alley gives it life despite reopening delays

Rising costs and increased grant competitiveness may keep the curtain closed on events inside downtown Port Orchard’s historic…

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The sign at the front of South Kitsap High School goes dark during a power outage.

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Wind, rain leads to power outages across Kitsap County

A wild and windy start to the first full week of June intermittently put tens of thousands of…

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Mharie Collins, left, gathers information on resources available to her for her job hunt.

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Those with criminal backgrounds seek help in getting jobs

State and county organizations gathered with employers May 29 to give the justice-involved residents of Kitsap a fairer…

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A Pride banner in downtown Poulsbo that was cut by a knife has since been stitched back together by a community member.

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Pride banners in Poulsbo repaired after vandalism

Police: Video shows potential suspect