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JR Ritchie stole the show in the championship game with a no-hitter and 18 strikeouts against Central Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Ritchie’s no-hitter, 18 K’s lead BI to league title

2021 could have been an incredible year for the Bainbridge baseball program. They were invited to play in…

Miranda Grogger gave up just one run and did not walk a batter in the Olympic League championship game against North Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Bainbridge defies the odd, grabs softball title

The old cliché tells you to throw out the record books when it comes to the postseason because…

Cole Edwards entered the game against Port Angeles in the fifth inning and kept the offense off the board. He also tied the game with an RBI-triple in the sixth. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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NK gets monkey off its back, beats PA

North Kitsap’s recent history against Port Angeles hasn’t been pretty, but the Vikings finally got the chance to…

Samantha Burgh drops down a bunt against Sequim. Burgh recorded two hits and a sacrifice in the 2-1 victory. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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NK beats Sequim, falls to Bainbridge in title game

North Kitsap started the Olympic League tournament Saturday with a hard-fought victory over Sequim, but ended falling in…

Of the nine women recognized for their volunteer work by the City Council, five were in attendance at the meeting. Cherie Baker, Jane Vagstad, Kathy Van Ye, Alane Basco Yu and Carmella Dellino.

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Poulsbo council, mayor honor COVID volunteers

The city of Poulsbo and Mayor Becky Erickson recognized nine volunteers, all women, for their efforts and help…

Former policeman and now barber Mike Perry gives a haircut at his new business in downtown Poulsbo.

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Old-style barber wants to be a cut above in Poulsbo

Coming soon to Front Street in Poulsbo is an old-school barbershop with some new-age flair, Timeless Cuts.

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35 new cases of COVID confirmed in Kitsap

Over past two weeks, Kitsap’s positive case rate per 100,000 residents is 190.7

Proposed site for new Road Maintenance and Household Hazardous Waste facility. Courtesy Photo

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Household hazardous waste, road facility set for N. Kitsap

Kitsap County Public Works is proposing developing the new $15 million Road Maintenance and Household Hazardous Waste facility…

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Sewage spill affects BI, N. Kitsap shorelines

Shorelines of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap were under a no-contact advisory through Wednesday due to a sewage…

Bainbridge gathers to celebrate Ben Wilkinson’s 30th-minute goal that ultimately helped the team clinch the Olympic League championship. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Bainbridge wraps up Olympic League championship, undefeated season

The Spartans’ strong play from start to finish this season may leave players and coaches wondering what might…

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SKFR shares live-saving stories from grateful residents

Fire-fighting agency is asking community to renew EMS levy in August

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BI council set to get huge raises

The Bainbridge Island mayor would get a raise from $1,250 to $4,000 a month. City Councilmembers would each…

North Kitsap’s Alyssa Cullen broke the Olympic League meet records in both the 100- and 200-meter sprints. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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NK sprinter stars; boys win team title

Bainbridge Island, Kingston also have top finishes

Noah Deese pitched a complete game, one-hitter against North Kitsap on Monday. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Deese’s one-hit shutout sparks South Kitsap in Tribute to the Troops game

With a huge slate of games this week, pitching depth was going to be of the utmost importance…

Lee Harper, Kitsap Humane Society’s new executive director, enjoys the outdoors with her dog Columbo, a 7-year-old yellow lab. (Contributed image)

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New facility, reopening key tasks for new KHS exec

By Mike De Felice

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After much debate, council moves forward to develop Housing Action Plan

Mayor Nassar among councilmembers opposed to plan

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Lawmakers send $59 billion budget to governor

Major transportation funding goes undone

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New KHS exec brings a wealth of nonprofit experience to job

Lee Harper comes to Kitsap Humane Society from Phinney Neighborhood Assn.

New director Patrick McMillan shows a raised flower bed at the new Renaissance Garden. Steve Powell/North Kitsap Herald photos

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Diversity important in many ways at Heronswood

Diversity is important in the human world, and Patrick McMillan, the new director at Heronswood Garden in Kingston,…

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Additional COVID-related death confirmed in Kitsap, 105 total

Kitsap at risk of being moved back to Phase 2