OLYMPIA — As International Speedway Corp. (ISC) pleads its case for a local racetrack to the Washington State Legislature, the subject has shattered the relative calm that once prevailed over local political interaction.
HANSVILLE — With the completion of the Hansville Futures project and the formation of the Greater Hansville Area Advisory Committee, residents are more than ready to put the community improvement plan into effect. At GHAAC’s meeting Tuesday, the group took another step forward in this direction by discussing its plans with Kitsap County Department of Community Development officials.
KINGSTON — After starting out calmly, a Thursday evening meeting concerning proposed Washington State Ferry tariff hikes brought Kingston residents’ tempers to a boil, and a volatile atmosphere which sent Washington State Transportation Commission chairman Dick Ford out the door mid-meeting.
POULSBO — With an August primary election instead of the traditional September event on the horizon, Poulsbo City Councilman Jim Henry decided to move up his plans as well.
He publicly declared his intent to seek a third term Tuesday afternoon.
“This is February, and the primary is in August,” Henry said. “I decided I was going to go ahead and get it out there.”
POULSBO — The clock continued ticking on the city’s efforts to adopt a new Critical Areas Ordinance Wednesday night as a public hearing on the long-awaited decision was postponed until the March 7 city council meeting.
KINGSTON — The Little City by the Sea will be opening its proverbial harbors and inviting everyone to learn what kinds of projects and possibilities are docking in the town at the 7th annual Kingston Open House Feb. 27.
The event, hosted by the Kingston Citizens Advisory Council, will feature 48 organizations and groups, and provide an opportunity for residents to see firsthand what is going on in the North End, said KCAC co-chairman and event co-organizer Steve Heacock.
POULSBO — Councilman Dale Rudolph may be known as Poulsbo’s Henry Clay after tonight’s public hearing on the city’s proposed Critical Areas Ordinance.
The council could adopt the ordinance or extend the public hearing — which begins at 7:15 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall on Jensen Way — until March 7, said Planning Director Barry Berezowsky.
HANSVILLE — Poulsbo isn’t the only community in North Kitsap proud of its Nordic heritage.
Hansville residents let this be known Feb. 15 as they met to discuss options and a name for a small waterfront area downtown. Norwegian Point Park was the hands down favorite.
Iin order to make it official, residents, who are preparing for the park’s grand opening March 31, must receive approval from the Kitsap County Commissioners.
KINGSTON — North Kitsap residents who ride the Kingston/Edmonds ferries will soon notice a change in the number of boats servicing the run. Washington State Ferries announced last week that the M/V Spokane, which can accommodate 188 vehicles, will be moved to the Bremerton/Seattle run to replace the M/V Hyak, and two smaller ferries will move to the North End run.
AGATE PASS — After sustaining damage when a boom on a truck scraped through its superstructure April 25, 2006, the Agate Pass Bridge will receive much needed repair work and new support beams March 4-29.
POULSBO — The paint-by-number tapestry of the College Marketplace will soon take on a more athletic hue as plans are underway to possibly open ballfields by the end of 2007.
But first, there’s the small matter of ensuring the property between The Home Depot and Olympic College’s Poulsbo campus is officially in the city’s hands, said Parks and Recreation Director Mary McCluskey.
POULSBO — In many ways the North Kitsap Options program’s annual murder mystery dinner theater is a lot like a gigantic game of Clue.
Every year, the Options community gathers for its biggest fund raiser, combining a silent auction and a gourmet dinner with a lively atmosphere.
KINGSTON — With the turmoil churning around cross-Sound transportation and rising state fares, Washington State Ferries is trying to provide an open book for local residents’ comments.
In keeping with that idea, WSF officials will hold a public meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club to discuss a possible 4 percent fare increase and tariff policies that could apply to customers.
KINGSTON — When teacher Paula Wood and occupational therapist Cindi Dudley decided to discuss Kingston Junior High’s Functional Academics program with the Kingston Kiwanis, they were hoping for a few small donations and a little more awareness in the community. What they got was $2,000 and a huge helping hand for their students.
KINGSTON — Enough has finally become enough with regard to the incessant dripping coming from the Wolfle Elementary roof.
Due in part to this winter rains and partly to old age, Wolfle students’ sky has been falling. More specifically drops of watery sludge have been seeping through different spots of the ceiling throughout the 2006-2007 school year.
KINGSTON — Following more than an average winter’s worth of wet weather, the White Horse golf course grounds were solid enough to endure a test drive Thursday.
Though the course awaits finishing touches and the overall development is still working toward meeting all county requirements, Northwest media and a few other guests were invited to sample the first-ever links of Kingston.
SUQUAMISH — On the night of Feb. 10, as Judge Jay Roof was named the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce’s Person of the Year, a host of others netted much deserved Community Builder Awards for 2006.
POULSBO — Even though the public hearing for the city’s proposed Critical Areas Ordinance is set for Feb. 21, Planning Director Barry Berezowsky doesn’t expect it to be passed that night.
“The earliest I would expect the council to adopt it would be March 7,” Berezowsky told the council’s public works committee Wednesday evening.
POULSBO — With an average of 20 children per classroom, would an instructor be able to teach the same curriculum while catering to students on a regular track and those striving for an honors designation at the same time?
That question was asked repeatedly Tuesday as residents sat down for coffee and conversation with North Kitsap School District’s secondary principals Kathy Prasch and Christy Cole.
KINGSTON — The concept of a large park in the North End grew even bigger during a Monday meeting of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners. The board approved the Heritage Park Master Plan Monday, and now county officials are working to create an 830-acre park all residents will be able to enjoy.