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New Poulsbo outdoor preschool obtains ONB license
Calvin Frey, founder of Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool in Poulsbo, wants to build the school he never had:…
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SK firefighters who helped in SoCal wildfires receive national award
Four South Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters were recognized Aug. 28 with a national award for their bravery…
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Community feels impact of Rite Aid closures across Kitsap
Following Rite Aid’s May 5 bankruptcy and subsequent closure of five stores in Kitsap County, the number of…
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St. Michael, nurses union still negotiating a new contract
Nurses at St. Michael Medical Center, which is owned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, are still working on…
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Kitsap departments explain crime data from 2024 state report
Police in most communities across Kitsap County dealt with an increased number of drug-related incidents while the reports…
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Wenatchee pulled from service due to mechanical issues
The M/V Wenatchee, the first hybrid-electric vessel on the Washington State Ferries fleet, has been pulled from service…
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$1 million donated to OC to enhance healthcare education
Tim and Bev Ryan, founders of Tim Ryan Construction Inc. in Poulsbo, recently donated $1 million to Olympic…
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Upgrades in the works for Gold Mountain’s Cascade course
Challenging sand traps, some longer holes, and a few new greens are what golfers can expect from the…
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ADU planned to be constructed at Raab Park
The city of Poulsbo is moving forward with having Kitsap Building Association construct an 800 square-foot, single-story accessory…
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Kitsap approves contract to complete Point No Point repairs
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Pacific Civil & Infrastructure Inc. at its Aug.…
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Quincy Square to go car-free on weekends through end of year
Quincy Square has gone car-free on weekends through the end of the year under a new city of…
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After event nearly moves, Car Cruz draws many at traditional spot
The rumble of vintage engines and the gleam of polished chrome filled downtown Port Orchard Aug. 10 for…
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Kitsap Humane Society at capacity, urgently seeking fosters
The Kitsap Humane Society is once again operating at full capacity, and then some, with every dog kennel…
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Library levy passes, candidate races narrowed following primary
Initial results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Aug. 5 primary election, and there were…
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PO police report shows city’s crime rate down roughly 30%
There was plenty of good news in the Port Orchard Police Department’s recently released 2024 annual report.
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Historic Viking vessel arrives at Poulsbo waterfront
The Viking ship Valkyrie has arrived in Little Norway and is now docked at the Port of Poulsbo.
Sports
POFC claims second championship in first three seasons
Port Orchard FC won the Cascadia Premier League championship 2-1 July 27 against Nido Aguila Seattle in Puyallup,…
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‘Garden of Hope’ provides shelter residents with therapeutic activity
Stephanie McDaniels and other residents of Port Orchard’s new homeless shelter are getting their hands dirty.
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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces
Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…
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