Adam and Sarah Stuart, with their kids Ethan and Caitlin, show off their prize Christmas tree. Olmsted Tree Farms Courtesy Photo

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Go out on a limb; cut your own Christmas tree

There is a scene in the comedy movie Christmas Vacation when the Griswold family trudges through deep snow…

Ashleigh Shiano-Oliver explores a book with Daniel. Courtesy Photo

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‘Life-changing work’ earns Bremerton teacher $5K prize

Every student enters their teachers classrooms with different needs that can result in unique challenges.

Rachel Garaard helps her son, Luke, 3, fill a box with items for Operation Christmas Child. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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BI church sends gifts to youths, college students, missionaries

During Sunday service at Bainbridge First Baptist Church while adults are in the sanctuary, children are in junior…

Jeff Rouser resigns after seven years in the Bainbridge football program. File Photo

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BHS football coach resigns over ‘petty’ infractions

Jeff Rouser hopes to leave the Bainbridge High School football program on a positive note despite resigning Nov.…

A construction worker puts things together for a new tenant inside the Port Orchard mall. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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New-look P.O. mall a destination, with shopping

The first phase of renovations at the historic Town Square Mall Port Orchard emphasizes new shopping trends.

Grocery Outlet is known for offering discounted products from name-brand and private-label suppliers. Courtesy Photo

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Grocery Outlet coming to Kingston

Supermarket will open sometime next year

Heidi Krause singing at the Seattle Opera.

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Local standout Bel Canto singer to pursue dreams overseas

When local standout Bel Canto singer Heidi Krause delved into musical endeavors as a child, she started with…

Chasity Malatesta moderates a conversation about racism during the BI Reads event at the Eagle Harbor Book Co. Nov. 9. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Can we talk about race? We need to

It was standing-room only at Eagle Harbor Book Co. on Bainbridge Island when more than 120 people showed…

Parks is considering a playground at the Fort Ward Parade Grounds. Courtesy Photo

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Neighbors: Don’t rain on my Parade Grounds

Should the parade grounds become a playground?

Falcon Productions owner and promoter Michael Scribner speaks at the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners meeting Nov. 14. Courtesy Photo

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Kitsap hears from both sides of gun issue

Proposed law would ban gun shows at Kitsap fairgrounds

The fast ferry travels during the week between Southworth and downtown Seattle. Kitsap Transit Courtesy Photo

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KT works with state on place to dock fast ferry

Coming up with a location to moor the Southworth-to-downtown Seattle fast ferry during off hours is still up…

Stanley Sanchez directs an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the USS Nimitz. Courtesy Photos

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Local veteran builds business career following service

Life after military service can be a challenge for many veterans, but one local one has taken it…

Volunteers at the Central Kitsap Food Bank pack items for holiday meals. Courtesy Photos

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Food insecure? Many places in Kitsap to get holiday meals

Thanksgiving and Christmas are times families gather and enjoy scrumptious holiday spreads with all the timings.

The Bainbridge police station site in light red, with the ‘notch’ in purple. Courtesy Image

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BI wants affordable housing on police station site

The city of Bainbridge Island wants to encourage affordable housing and also make the gateway to the island…

A rendering of what the Nordic Cottage would look like. Courtesy Photos

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Nordic Cottage design altered after community feedback

Project will now be 8 one-bedroom homes intended for seniors

An overhead view of the Johnson Parkway roundabout near Poulsbo. Courtesy Photo

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Johnson Parkway roundabout nearing completion

Project has endured many challenges over past few years

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GOP wins state seat in 26th District

With only 50 ballots left to be counted in Kitsap County Nov. 22, Republican Spencer Hutchins has won…

U.S. Navy Capt. Charles Wilkes. Image engraved by A.H. Ritchie. Courtesy Naval History and Heritage command.

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History no longer kind to Wilkes

BI school to change its name

Kids line up for treats at a home in the popular North Town Woods neighborhood. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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‘Stranger Things’ happen in BI Halloween neighborhood

The North Town Woods community was swarmed by more than 800 costumed kids who came out to the…

Fire chiefs Jim Gillard of Poulsbo and Hank Teran of Bainbridge were among those in on the meeting. Steve Powell/Kitsap News Group

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Hospital’s operation in an emergency

The only hospital in Kitsap County continues to operate in an emergency.