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1st case of monkeypox in Kitsap

Health officials are responding to the probable first case of monkeypox in Kitsap County.

Friends embrace at the annual alumni picnic. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent Photos

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Everyone clicks now that cliques are gone

Remember when cliques were so important in high school that it limited who you had as friends?

The sign outside Poulsbo’s Dairy Queen pays homage to 19-year-old Stone Wickham, who was killed Saturday in a vehicular homicide. He was the son of DQ’s general manager Matthew Wickham. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

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19-year-old killed in Poulsbo collision

BI driver charged with vehicular homicide

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Armed robber caught after fire, carjacking, shootings

An armed robber is in custody after being barricaded in a burning home, carjacking a couple at gunpoint,…

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Mark Lewis with his saxophones in his Spotify picture.

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Local jazz legend to perform concert

Music lovers in Port Orchard looking to add a little fun to their Sunday evening are invited to…

State Senate District 26 Map. Courtesy of WA State Legislature district finder

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2 in GOP challenge Randall for Senate seat

Two Republican candidates are challenging incumbent Emily Randall, a Democrat, for the state Senate District 26 seat in…

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Kitsap’s coroner’s office receives high praise

After a year-long process, the Kitsap County Coroner’s Office has been reaccredited by the International Association of Coroners…

A bath room fan malfunction reportedly started this fire July 19. Courtesy Photo

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NKF&R fires go from 4 to 10 in a year

Back-to-back house fires this week in North Kitsap.

Volunteers clean up the property where the new homeless shelter is going. Courtesy Photo

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Volunteers clean new homeless shelter property

Grounds of Kitsap County’s $6.3 million homeless shelter in Port Orchard got a makeover thanks to the sweat…

This dog is appropriately named Smiles. Humane Society Courtesy Photos

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Hot dog? Tips on keeping pets cool during summer

With warm summer days here some dogs find themselves splashing around in the backyard kiddie pool, happily biting…

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Republican Ace Haynes, bottom left, and incumbent Democrat Tarra Simmons, bottom right, participated in a candidate forum for state Rep. 1 of Legislative District 23.

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Incumbent Simmons facing two challengers in primary

A candidate forum, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Kitsap, was held July 11 for state…

Olympic High girl's volleyball coach Keith Peden says schools rely on revenue sports to make money so other sports can receive a chunk of the funds.

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Has Title IX provided equal funding for women’s sports?

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Kitsap County parks director Alex Wisniewski speaks about the Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park framework at the July 11 county commissioners meeting. Courtesy Photo

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Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park framework discussed

Mountain bike ride park, STO trail, recreation and education campus included

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One of the kids tables in the new children’s section.

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Book to Manchester to see expansion

Check out the expansion at the Manchester branch of the Kitsap Regional Libraries — it includes a fun…

Night Owl Cycling founder Kelly Campo works on a bike in the shop. Tyler Shuey/North Kitsap Herald Photos

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Pedaling ‘mountain bike resort’ to N. Kitsap

Night Owl Cycling adding bike trails, lounge, overnight stays

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2 Poulsbo bank robbers arrested following legal pursuit

Two men are in custody after reportedly robbing a Poulsbo bank and being pursued by Kitsap County deputies…

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Judge rules against P.O. restaurant owner over COVID

PORT ORCHARD - That One Place restaurant has lost its appeal of COVID-19-related fines totaling $132,000 levied by…

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P.O. woman’s book on 15 steps to heal from sex abuse

A Port Orchard woman is using her past traumatic experiences to promote a book that provides a step-by-step…

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KT bus damages 11 cars, just misses going into inlet

A Kitsap Transit bus reportedly damaged 11 vehicles as it plowed through the Port Orchard Ford dealership Wednesday.

Youth will be able to ride free on Kitsap Transit buses. Courtesy Photo

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KT to kids: Come on and take a free ride

Kitsap County youth will receive their “ticket to freedom” next school year after Kitsap Transit approved a change…