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SEATTLE — Associated with the pandemic of cancer has always been the elusive goal of curing entirely one of the most deadly diseases humanity has ever known.
While a sure-fire cure hasn’t been discovered — and may never be, as scientists often point out that the complexity of the disease doesn’t lend itself to a one-size-fits-all solution — tremendous progress has been made in cancer prevention, research and treatment.
SEATTLE — Win or lose, up or down, with a lead or without: Aaron Sele’s always on the run to and from the mound.
The Poulsbo native and current Seattle Mariners’ starting pitcher never lolls his trek from dugout to the hill and hill to dugout. To do so would be a sign of weakness to teammates and opponents alike — it would be a lapse in the poise he’s developed over his youth, college and 11-year professional baseball career.
KINGSTON — While plans to construct a Rite Aid on the corner of Miller Bay Road and State Route 104 have been put on hold, the public is getting its chance to comment on the project to make sure it complies with county codes and local design standards.
Rite Aid’s regional construction manager Vince Berndsen and the parcel’s engineers and architects met with the Kingston Citizens Advisory Committee Wednesday and laid out what is expected to be built on the cleared lot.
POULSBO — The City of Poulsbo took a huge step toward becoming a more modern municipality as the city council approved a new $633,000 software system on Wednesday night.
While the new software will make an immediate impact on city staff, residents will also have the ability to report concerns online once the system is fully operational.
Anyone who has ever run hard for a distance can attest to a few things 1) it’s not an easy task 2) there’s an odd feeling of release at the end of the run, be it a sprint or a marathon. Those who have participated in track, specifically a relay, have a very interesting perspective on running….
KINGSTON — While most of the men for the Calendar Guys of Kingston project were a bit shy to strip to their shorts, the women for the female version of the calendar had no problem showing their skin.
POULSBO — One of the reasons assistant dog trainer Diane Canafax was able to save Rufus, a 3-year-old Labrador retriever mix, from being euthanized at the pound was that she knew he could be trained to save others’ lives.
Little did she know that the very same pooch could be one to return the favor and save hers.
POULSBO — At first glance, and even at second glance, Charlie Toth appears to be every bit of your typical middle-aged business professional. But he’s not.
His apparent normalcy belies a hidden struggle.
The people of Suquamish took a huge step last week in finally celebrating a homecoming that was about 100 years in the making. And while the reclamation of a 1-acre parcel into the tribe’s holdings might seem inconsequential, nothing could be further from the truth.
Old Man House Park has dropped “State” from its title and while the importance of the shorter moniker might be lost on some, there are many others who see the official welcoming of the park as a huge sign of progress.
KINGSTON — Mother Nature didn’t play hard and fast with the weather this year, as she decided to be kind and give the Little City by the Sea a full day of sun with comfortable temperatures for Independence Day.
POULSBO — While Poulsbo City Councilman Dale Rudolph supports the latest round of “visioning” talks for Little Norway, he believes that talk alone is not enough.
A plan is necessary, but more importantly, the city needs to find ways to implement that plan and make things progress, said Rudolph, who is seeking his fourth term on the council this fall.
SUQUAMISH — North End resident Rhonda Williamson will freely tell you her favorite word is “bridge.”
And when it comes to providing spans between the cultures of the Port Gamble S’Klallam and the Port Madison Suquamish tribes, Williamson jumps at chances to do so.
PORT GAMBLE — When walking into a used bookstore, one often thinks of endless walls of well-loved books that have a musty smell, reminding shoppers that books can still be enjoyed, despite their many travels between hands and shelves.
POULSBO — Kimbra Kern’s dedication to helping children who have endured traumatic experiences and rescuing homeless animals were at one time separate endeavors that the veteran North Kitsap learning specialist and speech pathologist engaged in.
Kern found a new passion, however, when she combined them.
ELLIOT BAY — Onlookers from any of the Washington State Ferries around Seattle and Kingston ferry Aqua Express noticed quite a commotion two weeks ago Thursday when a bustling and overflowing Argosy Cruises boat motored by.
SUQUAMISH — As a light fog rolled into Old Man House Park and Port Madison Bay Thursday morning, the low murmur of a canoe song could be heard coming from the water.
Slowly, the silhouettes of three Suquamish canoes came into view, each passing in front of the park several times before being brought ashore by the Suquamish Canoe Family.
POULSBO — Even though more Americans are living longer, death and dying remain constants in the circle of life, often creating extraordinary levels of stress on individuals and families.
As part of its ever-changing mission, Martha & Mary Lutheran Services has expanded its services to make those last days as comfortable and peaceful as possible.
POULSBO — Long before fireworks and other pyrotechnics lit up Liberty Bay Sunday, Dr. Wayne Schneider was stirring old memories during Poulsbo’s Third of July celebration.
With a miniature engine and five passenger cars, Schneider made his annual pilgrimage north from Mexico to Little Norway to give children of all ages a fun-filled ride through Anderson Parkway.
POULSBO — A locally managed select basketball organization has just received national recognition, the likes of which haven’t been seen on the Kitsap Peninsula ever before.
West Side Hoops, a highly competitive teen select basketball club based in Poulsbo, recently branched out to affiliate with “Winning Ways Northwest,” an organization that will host tournaments and camps starting this summer at the Kitsap Pavilion in Silverdale.
