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Woodward Middle School student Antonia Paxtor Vicente speaks with filmmaker Zach Ingrasci and eighth-grade school counselor Patricia Beers about Guatemala. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Optimist films raise awareness about issues

Filmmakers Zach Ingrasci and Chris Temple returned to Bainbridge Island last month to premiere their latest film, “Free…

Mark Taylor shows visitors the process he uses to start plants in his hydroponics shed. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Pair turn sandpit into hydroponic farm on BI

Tracy Lang and Mark Taylor are turning an old sandpit into farmland by using chicken tillage, cover crops…

Examples of Danish artist Thomas Dambo’s troll sculptures. Courtesy Photos

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Poulsbo votes no on giant troll sculpture

High cost, lack of fundraising groups among concerns

JJ’s Fish House in downtown Poulsbo recently closed after 26 years. Courtesy Photos

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JJ’s Fish House closes after 26 years in Poulsbo

Owner is selling business; still expects it to be a seafood restaurant

Firefighters in Oregon work on burnout operations in attempts to contain the wildfire. Courtesy Photo

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CKFR firefighters assist in battle of Oregon wildfire

When firefighters are sent to fight wildfires in other states, you might think that’s exactly what they are…

Sheriff’s candidate Rick Kuss answers questions from the public at the Camp Union Saloon in Seabeck Oct. 4. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Sheriff backs out just before Seabeck debate

Candidate for Kitsap County Sheriff Rick Kuss is calling out his opponent for a lack of transparency after…

An outline of how the pickleball courts would be added to the two tennis courts at Lions Park in Poulsbo. The four pickleball courts are in blue and the red line in the middle is the tennis net. Courtesy Photos

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Group wants more pickleball courts in Poulsbo

Many have to travel to Bainbridge to play

Lena O’Neill Caine and Michele Muffoletto pet and comb Miles during a session. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Relax with goats at this therapeutic farm

During COVID-19, a former Bainbridge Island educator created a therapeutic farm where people can relax in a peaceful…

Jane Landry, head librarian for Sustainable Bainbridge Zero Waste Flatware Lending Library, shows off a plate from the collection of items available to community members. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Borrowing better than buying; check out lending library

Did you know that the Rotary Auction staff can use up to 600 forks in one day? That’s…

Officers on scene at the intersection of SW Sidney and Spruce. The school bus involved in the wreck can be seen in the background. Courtesy Photo

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Truck driver dead after collision with SK school bus

Police are investigating a car crash in South Kitsap involving a school bus that left one man dead…

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Suquamish, King Co. reach $5 million settlement over sewage spills

The King County Council Sept. 27 voted in favor of a $5 million settlement with the Suquamish Tribe…

Finn Creek estuary at Norwegian Point County Park in Hansville. Courtesy Photos

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2 NK projects recipients of Salmon Recovery grants

The state Salmon Recovery Funding Board is awarding nearly $76 million in grants across the state, including two…

North Kitsap internet coverage, and lack thereof. Courtesy Photo

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Internet lacking in parts of N. Kitsap

Christine Meyers must feel like she lives on an island within an island.

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Bainbridge Island internet coverage, and lack thereof.

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No internet plagues parts of BI

Christine Meyers must feel like she lives on an island within an island.

Sydney Sorensen of Bainbridge Island speaks with Julia Quinn during a book signing event in Poulsbo.

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‘Happy endings’ key to success of Bridgerton author

Julia Quinn, author of the popular historical romance series “Bridgerton” on Netflix, said at a recent visit to…

Barker with one of his 1940 Ford Coupe cars. Courtesy Photos

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Need for speed part of local’s love of cars

A Kitsap County man whose education in “Gearhead 101” started at a young age used much of the…

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The old PJ’s Market Sign is still standing during the demolition process.

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PJ’s Market to be memorialized at new fire station

An old and cherished landmark for many in Port Orchard was finally demolished but will not be forgotten…

Only a few police cars remain outside Bremerton High School after a suspect was arrested, and the lockdown was moments from ending. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Bremerton police make arrest after threatening call

A juvenile is in police custody after threatening students and faculty at Bremerton High School through a 911…

An Olympic College welcome included multiple stops, including resources such as campus maps. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Even unvaccinated OC students could return soon

The fall term is officially underway at Olympic College, and students who remain unvaccinated and want to attend…

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Behind the View Ridge Elementary sign is where the stretch of road plotted for the latest Safe Route to School project begins.

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$5.5 million to pave way for safe walks to school

Any trip students take to school should be as safe as possible.