POULSBO — The estimation that blue skies are ahead for Poulsbo’s financial future swayed council members last week to dip into reserves.
But they also agreed a review of how they balance the checkbook was also in order.
In a 5-2 vote March 16, the Poulsbo City Council approved a plan that will cover a $72,700 gap between beginning balance funds and the recommended Level of Service (LOS) and New Program requests in the 2005 budget.
PORT GAMBLE — Ten seconds. That’s all it took.
That was approximately how much time passed before a group of adults picked up approximately 2,000 plastic Easter eggs filled with treats geared toward their liking — gift certificates for flowers, massages and services in town, plus jewelry, truffles and candy.
POULSBO — Starting Monday, driving on 10th Avenue will be a little dicier than usual.
But a couple of weeks of inconvenience may well be worth the finished project.
Starting March 21, the 10th Ave. reconstruction project will be taking place from the southern end of the Poulsbo Fire Department driveway to the Schuck’s/Hollywood Video driveway.
POULSBO — What was once thought of as a rebuilding year for the North Kitsap Vikings fastpitch team has turned out to be quite the opposite.
One would assume that the team’s loss of dominant all-around player and Narrows MVP Heather Case, as well as commanding seniors Jamie Heins, Brenda Stice and Lisa Gilbert would leave gaping holes in the Viking lineup.
POULSBO — Bats crack with the sound of baseballs, mitts snap to catch them and cleats dig into freshly packed dirt on Thursday at North Kitsap Field.
It is once again baseball season at North Kitsap High School and the Vikings exude the confidence of a team that is the defending Narrows League champion and 13 seniors deep.
POULSBO — Rain falling from the sky nourishes plants, refills reservoirs and refreshes wetlands.
But it also has the potential to wash out hillsides, carry pollutants into rivers and streams and flood parking lots.
KINGSTON — While an ongoing site appeal concerning Nike site safety has stalled development of Kingston High School for months, site neighbor Ken Lassesen has come forth with a solution he believes would create a “win-win” scenario to end delays.
It is becoming apparent that not only is Washington State Ferries refusing to truly listen to the public, officials there really don’t care about those who rely on their service one way or the other. How else can one explain the recent barrage of ill-conceived ideas and suggestions that simply put more burden on its ridership?
POULSBO — Tennis is considered a highly individual sport, where the only place “team” matters is in reference to a doubles tandem.
Not so for the North Kitsap girls’ squad.
The following is a list of some of the Holy Week and Easter services taking place around North Kitsap next week. All events take place at their respective house of worship unless otherwise noted.
SEATTLE — Ferry riders could see a 7.5 percent fare increase May 30, instead of the annual 5 percent. A revised fare proposal, which includes commuter tickets that still last 90 days, was voted on Wednesday by the Tariff Policy Committee.
On March 23, the State Transportation Commission will review the proposal, listen to input from the public and make a final decision.
We’re going to see if we can get through this one without the use of a bunch of corny puns or subpar wordsmithing. It won’t be easy, mind you, as this subject simply lends itself to them.
POULSBO — “There are many animals in our country, like monkeys, lions, zebras, and others,” writes Ilngarooj Primary School 15-year-old John Reteti. “… How is America? Kenya is a nice country. I would like to get a friend in your country.”
POULSBO — It’s been a year since the Benson brothers decided to close the doors of their popular Benson’s restaurant.
But Jeff Benson said the moment he signed the papers, he knew exactly what he wanted to do — open a wine store.
SEATTLE — North Kitsap High School junior Kyle Sizemore, 17, who was seriously injured in the March 8 car accident on Hansville Road, died late Monday afternoon.
There was no information about services as of Herald press time. Students were informed of Sizemore’s death Tuesday morning when they arrived at school.
POULSBO — Next weekend, six young women from the North Kitsap area will be vying for the chance to wear the Miss Poulsbo crown in 2005.
And a share of $25,050 in scholarship money among 20 contestants in the Miss Poulsbo/Miss Kitsap Pageant, which will begin at 4 p.m. March 26 at the Bremerton High School performing arts center.
POULSBO — Motorists who drove past the east intersection of the Olhava development late Saturday morning saw something other than a busy Highway 3 — most witnessed the start of a project to make a previously forested area natural again.
In collaboration with Washington State Department of Transportation, local environmental group Kitsap Trees started the third segment of its Kitsap Treeways project.
TACOMA — The run is over.
The North Kitsap Viking boys basketball teams’ seemingly magical season finally met its end Friday, at the hands of Yakima-area school Eisenhower in the consolation draw of the state tournament.
OLYMPIA — When it comes to legislation that would raise vehicle emissions standards in the State of Washington, the only thing 23rd District Sen. Phil Rockefeller hopes goes up in smoke is the current car regulations.
POULSBO — A bid for their first museum means Poulsbo Historical Society members are constantly cooking up new ways to raise funds these days.
Add a Kirkland chef with North Kitsap ties and they’re hoping they have a recipe for success.
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