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Eight live bands highlight the return of the Olalla Americana Music Festival. Courtesy Photo

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Olalla Americana Music Festival features 8 live bands

Fans of live music can enjoy a variety of bands from bluegrass to rock and country to reggae…

An example of a Corvette C5, valued by Kelly Blue Book at around $15,000. Courtesy Photo

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Bremerton charity giveaway includes a Corvette

Abraham’s House Charity in Bremerton is taking charity to a new level with one of its biggest giveaway…

A fire during a birthday party in Silverdale destroyed the family's home. Courtesy Photo

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Fire during birthday party destroys home

Another home also destroyed in another blaze

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3rd man dies from crash into Bremerton building

A third person has died from an accident that occurred Aug. 5 in Bremerton when a vehicle smashed…

1936 Ford.

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Saint’s Car Club to host large single-day show

One of the best car show in Kitsap County returns to downtown Port Orchard Aug. 14.

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Poulsbo Fire proposes levy restoration

Poulsbo Fire Department commissioners are placing a levy on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.

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NKFR levy headed to Nov. 8 ballot

North Kitsap Fire &Rescue is putting a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot to restore its levy rate.

Families gather around a heavy-duty vehicle used by one of Kitsap County’s special units.

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Officers reconnect with public on National Night Out

For years, National Night Out has been a way for law enforcement to connect with its communities.

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Bainbridge High’s cross country team has seen a near 50/50 split in participation between genders in recent years.

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Coaches, administrators share mixed views of Title IX

Second in a series.

A woman sits at the indigent grave plot at Silverdale Pioneer Cemetery. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent Photos

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Burial service for the ‘least fortunate’

An annual service by Kitsap County officials promotes the belief that all lives should be celebrated regardless of…

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NKSD considering EPA electric bus grant program

District also looking to rezone Island Lake property

NKF&R firefighter Charlie Hough scans the remains of an RV that burned Tuesday afternoon in Suquamish. Courtesy Photo

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Fire destroys RV in Suquamish

A large motorhome was consumed by fire Tuesday afternoon but firefighters were able to keep the flames from…

Performers warm up in the stage area prior to their dress rehearsal.

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Musical magic in Central Kitsap forests

Tucked away in the forest west of Bremerton, the Mountaineers Players of the Kitsap Forest Theater offer one…

David Franklin traveled to Wisconsin to take part in the Kohler Arts Residency program. Courtesy Photo

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Indianola artist turns unlikely dream into reality

David Franklin, an artist from Indianola, has integrated his roots in graffiti with his training in native sculpture…

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The site of the Old Kingston Hotel where the new Black Goat Supperclub market will be, and eventually, a new hotel.

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Black Goat bringing fine-dining to Kingston

2 storefronts planned downtown, including a market/hotel

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Taste hooked owner on healthy donuts

Visitors to downtown Port Orchard will soon be able to sink their teeth into an array of locally…

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Fire Chief Jay Christian speaks to the camera in the recording of the ceremony video.

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Old fire station in Kitsap to be remodeled

One of the oldest fire stations in Kitsap County will be remodeled to better comply with building codes…

Growth means South Kitsap Fire & Rescue is dealing with an increasing number of medical emergencies. Courtesy Photos

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Levy would help SKFR deal with growth

Voters will decide on a levy on the General Election ballot Nov. 8 for South Kitsap Fire and…

Bainbridge High School's cross country coach Dana Amore was one of the first women to compete for University of Michigan's women's track team. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Title IX’s 50th Anniversary: How 37 Words Changed Female Sports

First of a four-part series.

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Victim: Thief should have been caught

He was still on Peninsula 12 hours after stealing her car