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Longtime state 23rd District Rep. Sherry Appleton dies

Former 23rd state Legislative District representative and longtime Poulsbo resident Sherry Appleton died recently at the age of…

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Rendering of the visitor center to be constructed at the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial.

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$4 million sought for new memorial visitor center

The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Association has launched a campaign to raise $4 million for a…

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The Pacific Planetarium on Pacific Avenue in Bremerton.

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Shows returning to Pacific Planetarium after lengthy closure

The stars have aligned perfectly in Bremerton for National Astronomy Day as the long-awaited reopening of the Pacific…

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The streatery at State 42 Wines on Front Street.

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Poulsbo approves streateries for another year

3 downtown businesses still using them

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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer is still trying to ‘fix’ Congress.

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Kilmer still trying to ‘fix’ Congress partisanship woes

As recent events in the halls of the U.S. Congress have demonstrated, a disturbingly large number of legislators…

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Renderings of the new building addition at Poulsbo Middle School.

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Voters to decide on $242 million NKSD bond

Requires 60% approval to pass

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The Jewish community from Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County gathered at Waterfront Park on the evening of Oct. 12 for a prayer and unity rally in the wake of Hamas attacks on Israel.

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Local Jewish community rally in prayer for Israel

In the wake of the attack on Israel by Hamas on Oct. 7 the Jewish community of Bainbridge…

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2nd homicide in Poulsbo

A woman connected to previous one arrested

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Vote now for Kitsap Best of the Best

It’s time again to vote for Kitsap Best of the Best!

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Nonna Mikat, left, and Katie Pursey are ready for first opening as co-owners of Just Between Friends of Bremerton.

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Just Between Friends demonstrating consignment at its finest

It’s not your typical rummage sale, flea market or thrift store, but rather a chance to shop and…

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Vietnam veteran Don Ray Hill of Poulsbo recounts his days in Vietnam with Akuyea Karen Vargas, an Army vet from Bainbridge Island. Hill’s recorded story will become part of the Veterans History Project.

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Project tells sometimes harrowing stories of vets

The goal of the Veterans History Project is to capture first-hand accounts of what it is like to…

Trees marked with blue paint are designated for removal as part of forest thinning planned at Morani Preserve in Winslow.

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Strategies to replace trees dying off on BI

Climate change is causing Western red cedar and Western hemlock trees to die off on Bainbridge Island. It’s…

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Dahlia Bluff cottage

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BI airbnbs: Knit retreats not party places

Airbnbs on Bainbridge Island are not party places.

Beverly Godfrey

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2 newcomers face off for NK School Board seat

Since current North School District Board president Nancy Moffatt is not seeking re-election, that means two newcomers will…

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As the bright sun shines through the huge new windows at Buxton Center, a crowd gathers to enjoy the grand opening of the remodeled Bainbridge Performing Arts building.

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Over 700 attend grand opening of BPA center’s remodel

COVID was tough on performing arts everywhere, but Bainbridge Performing Arts took advantage of the downtime to give…

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Viking Logan Sloman evades defenders and scores a touchdown.

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NK edges Spartans in Agate Cup

North Kitsap humbled Bainbridge in the most anticipated game of the season yet, defeating the Spartans 23-16 Sept.…

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Not everyone is a fan of electronic devices customers fill out right in front of the server.

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Tip on tipping: Pressure, proliferation leading to fatigue

An increasing number of businesses seem to be hitting up customers for tips – at the expresso stand,…

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Results are in for Best of CK

The results are in for the 2023 Best of Central Kitsap.

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Fanny band members Alice de Buhr, Jean Milliken, Nickey Barclay and June Milliken pose for photos.

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BI photographer documented Fanny rock group

When filmmaker Bobbi Jo Hart stumbled upon an all-woman 1970s rock band and decided to make a documentary,…

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Premier Meat Pies offers an assortment of different pies.

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Premier Meat Pies opens new location in Poulsbo

Premier Meat Pies’ newest location in Poulsbo held its grand opening Sept. 23, providing an option for savory…