POULSBO — With a handful of newfound possibilities for the long-awaited city hall project, Mayor Kathryn Quade is optimistic that the building will finally become a reality.
City planning director Barry Berezowsky warned the city council the proposals could be akin to “comparing apples to brownies” ahead of the April 30 deadline.
Of the five proposals, two have striking similarities that could portend a significant reshaping of the city’s downtown core both by land and sea.
SUQUAMISH — As wave after wave of people entered Kiana Lodge Thursday evening for “A Time to Gather” celebration, they all shared something in common — their hopes for the Suquamish Foundation and what it will do for the Suquamish Tribe’s future.
PORT ORCHARD — North Kitsap Commissioner Chris Endresen’s resignation continues to stir the local political pot. While the Democratic Party is in the midst of establishing a schedule to put forth its recommendations, candidates are deciding whether or not to put themselves forward.
POULSBO — Any clouds hanging over Vinland Elementary School Saturday morning were quickly dissipated by almost 100 smiling faces gathered for the 15th annual Great Strides Walk to benefit cystic fibrosis research.
The genetic disease, which affects approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States, causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening infections.
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KINGSTON — Since opening its doors in 1990, Kingston Junior High has been a pillar of the North End community. In the fall, the 17-year-old school will shift its support a bit as it is transformed into a middle school.
POULSBO — In the 1970s “velkommen” and an occasional “uffda” could be heard throughout the city, but 30 years later only Little Norway’s downtown core remains a testament to Poulsbo’s founding fathers.
SUQUAMISH — The Suquamish Citizens Advisory Committee tentatively continued planning the Safe Routes to School improvements to Suquamish Elementary and the surrounding areas while awaiting the final budget holding its $500,000 nest egg to be approved by Gov. Christine Gregoire.
POULSBO — If the Riddler were Norwegian and city officials were the Caped Crusaders, he would likely say, “Major decisions might fill my halls, but after a score and three propositions I remain an empty void.”
Mayor Kathryn Quade spoke briefly about the latest effort to solve that enigma at Wednesday night’s council meeting.
KINGSTON — Pack up the sweatpants, sports drinks, luminarias and the special survivors T-shirts and look out Kingston Junior High School because North Kitsap Relay for Life is walking to Kingston this summer.
POULSBO — Councilman Mike Regis ventured onto quicksand Wednesday night as he asked fellow council members and Mayor Kathryn Quade to reconsider an earlier decision on the use of Waterfront Park this summer.
KINGSTON — Comments posted on MySpace earlier this week caused unnecessary heartache and fear at Kingston Junior High School.
On April 30, a rumor began circulating through Kingston Junior High about a possible act of violence being planned at the school on May 15.
It turned out to be just that.
KINGSTON — As the 2.5 percent fare increase and the 25 percent peak season fares took affect in the Washington State Ferry system Tuesday, commuters in Kingston marked the occasion with a meeting to discuss their continuing concerns about the system and where it’s headed.
POULSBO — Despite the idealistic environment the North Kitsap area offers, it’s not immune to the dangers of drug/alcohol use by some of its children.
In an attempt to help curb a problem hovering right beneath the surface, a drug and alcohol prevention information night for parents of North Kitsap School District students has been slated 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 9 in the North Kitsap Auditorium.
SATURDAY 5 CF WALK: The Great Strides walk to benefit cystic fibrosis research is on May 5 at Vinland Elementary…
PORT GAMBLE — It would be about half the size, but the controversy surrounding a proposed private dock on Port Gamble Bay is bigger than ever.
The dock, originally planned to stretch 220 feet from the bay’s western shore, would have to be reduced to 100 feet to comply with Kitsap County Code.
POULSBO — Poulsbo City Councilwoman Connie Lord has hopes the ugly duckling State Route 305 project will turn into a beautiful swan or something close to it at the south end of the project.
“There’s not much we can do at the north end of the project, but there are some things we can do on the south,” Lord said.
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Amber Alert as deputies seek North Kitsap resident Rebecca Khirstean Forrester, 32. Forrester reportedly abducted her 2-month-old daughter, Serenity Withrow, Wednesday.
The infant’s life is believed to be in danger.
POULSBO — Kingston High School may need more money. That was the buzz trickling throughout the North Kitsap School Board meeting April 26.
When voters approved a $60.1 million capital bond for the district in 2001, $1.2 million was estimated for furniture and equipment at the new Kingston High School. When construction began on the campus in 2005, that portion of budget was updated and increased to a total of $2 million.
POULSBO — As Miss Viking Fest 2006 Jasmine Campbell gave a tearful farewell Friday night, she didn’t have to look far for her successor.
One of her princesses, Whitney Glebe, who stood by Campbell’s side during her reign, used a bit of humor to woo the judges as she joked her way to the Miss Viking Fest 2007 crown during the eighth annual Miss Viking Fest pageant at Christ Memorial Church.
“Viking Fest is definitely the place to be. I’m so glad my grandmother took me for my birthday,” Glebe said as she mimicked a bubbly 8-year-old experiencing all of the sights, sounds and smells of the three-day festival for the first time.