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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

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Dennis Weaver and his wife Marie ride down the tracks. Alicia says she believes it’s the only picture she has of them riding together.

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A daughter tracks memories of father’s train legacy

Alicia Lenon has spent the past few months trekking through memory lane, uncovering pictures, unfinished projects and the…

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Kids and adults spread out across the space of the new Port Orchard location of Dimension XR.

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PO virtual reality: From zombies to flipping burgers

The space is what you make of it at Dimension XR, whether you are shooting zombies, solving escape…

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Empty chairs in classrooms mean more work for the missing student and the teacher.

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Students absent-minded, need to learn to get to school

The percentage of students chronically missing class is notably more than before COVID, Kitsap County school district statistics…

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The Pride flag is displayed in front of the Seabold church near Highway 305.

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Methodist church now includes all-inclusive in doctrine

It’s been a divisive issue for 52 years; for some it still is

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Christian Bell casts his line into Hood Canal.

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Rain, rain go away; we want to enjoy camping day

Even though many campgrounds were booked solid in Kitsap County for Memorial Day weekend, the gloomy weather cut…

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Bill Beck, past commander of American Legion Bainbridge, was at the memorial for those from Bainbridge who died in combat.

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Memorial Day crowd honors those from BI who died

With a break in the gloomy weather May 27 a large Memorial Day crowd paid tribute to the…

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The North Kitsap school board approved at its May 23 meeting for William Rodgers to take over as NK High’s athletic director.

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Despite some pushback, board approves new NK A.D.

Despite some support to keep interim North Kitsap High School interim athletic director Anh Tran, the school board…

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Geoff Brown celebrates with his team after a playoff victory in Everett.

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Coach quits due to new goal, lack of support

Geoff Brown wants to be a college pitching coach and is tired of the lack of support from…

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Traffic stops prior to the Bay-Bethel roundabout construction with the painted concrete barriers visible on the road’s side.

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Artists reflect on stories behind concrete paintings

Artists from various corners of Kitsap County were given a simple prompt in a Port Orchard contest last…

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Anderson Parkway, Front Street and Jensen Way have been identified as locations for potential implementation of paid parking in downtown Poulsbo.

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Poulsbo discusses how to improve downtown parking

The Poulsbo City Council discussed strategies to improve downtown parking at its May 15 meeting.

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Violinists play music in the opening minutes of the SK Night of the Arts.

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SK High hosts a Night of the Arts

South Kitsap High School brought together the ultimate smorgasbord of the arts May 16, celebrating the visual, performance…

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Aspiring Viking warriors engage in mock combat under the tutelage of Glamfolk instructors.

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Vikings take over Poulsbo

The city of Poulsbo celebrated its 56th Viking Fest May 17-19.

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‘Best of’ nominations going on through June 1

It’s time again to vote online for people, places, businesses and organizations for the Best of North Kitsap,…

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Port Orchard police chief Matt Brown speaks to a small group of fellow officers and families during the Law Enforcement Memorial Day ceremony.

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Kitsap officers remember their own at memorial service

As the hustle and bustle of Kitsap County traffic zoomed back and forth on Highway 3, the harrowing…