POULSBO — Councilman Ed Stern isn’t hoping for a big jackpot.
But he is hoping that the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe may soon be able to lay all the cards out on the table with regards to Clearwater Casino’s impact on one of its nearest neighbors.
Last January, Jim Turner of Suquamish wrote a letter to this paper in which he likened driving the “improved” Bond/Gunderson intersection to playing a game of Russian Roulette. Turner’s 2004 letter noted that the Washington State Department of Transportation should have delayed its project to add turn lanes and widen the roadway.
POULSBO — The tide’s going to be changing relatively fast at the Port of Poulsbo Commission when it comes to its recent vacancy.
And the state entity is now looking for community members interested in coming aboard.
Wells Annexation hearing continued
to next week
A public hearing for the Wells Annexation originally slated for Jan. 5 was rescheduled for Jan. 12 by the Poulsbo City Council this week.
KINGSTON — While many witnessed firsthand the construction of the Dore family’s new home by ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew in November, those who couldn’t make it, plus the rest of America, will have the chance to see it for themselves this weekend.
POULSBO — Despite fears of what may happen in the future, the city council decided this week to add another section of land to its boundaries.
This time, expanding its borders to the south.
POULSBO — Suquamish resident Jim Turner says drivers passing through the infamous Bond Road and Gunderson Road intersection play Russian Roulette every time they approach the crossroads. The line of sight is often blocked when turning left from Gunderson to Bond and motorists are traveling 55 mph or faster.
POULSBO — Elated.
Ecstatic.
Shocked….
POULSBO — When NKHS student trainer Jessica Monzingo works during a North Kitsap High School sporting event, she does whatever she can to prepare Viking athletes to prevent injuries.
But should injuries occur, she’s ready to provide a variety of treatments on the spot to help athletes get back in the game, if possible.
INDIANOLA — The Suquamish Tribe is tired of being delayed in its technology advancement efforts and simply wants to move on.
After working with Kitsap County Central Communications/911 (CenCom) for two years to try and construct a 300-foot radio communications tower near Indianola on tribal land, the tribe announced in a Nov. 3, 2004 letter to CenCom that it wants to break its interlocal agreement for the project.
KINGSTON — For the 13th year in a row, Kingston will follow up the ball dropping of the new year with hundreds of basketballs bouncing inside the local junior high school gym.
POULSBO — It’s a phrase the staff and volunteers of Fishline hear on a pretty regular basis from the hundreds of families the food bank helps each year.
But it’s also the first thing that comes to Tricia Sullivan’s mind when asked what message she has for Poulsbo.
“Thank you.”
We’ve got a short exercise for those of you who gave to the Bellringer Fund during the 2005 holiday fund-raising drive.
Extend one arm above your head.
Bend at the elbow.
Now, give yourself a pat on the back.
Repeat.
POULSBO — Silk flowers.
For most, the term evokes thoughts of the tacky and often mis-colored floral nightmares found at hobby shops.
POULSBO — Last year, it was giving tattered American flags a proper retirement. This year, it is helping those in impoverished nations with better eyesight by sending used glasses.
The North Kitsap High School LEO service club has many unique missions each year. But during the holiday season, there is one that the LEOs commit to annually — helping out Fishline Food bank.
POULSBO — For 40 years, the Poulsbo Fire Department’s novelty/clown car was a well-known and welcomed sight at parades all over Kitsap County.
The 1924 Ford Model T truck was driven around town to help promote the agency’s Firefighters Ball and attract new volunteers to the department. Its only known origin is that it came from Bainbridge Island and it was the first vehicle to cross the Agate Pass Bridge prior to the bridge’s official completion, when it was made of wooden planks.
POULSBO — The old adage that crooks “return to the scene of the crime” rang true in the early hours of Christmas Day but not for the typical reason.
At approximately 2:15 a.m. Dec. 25, the Poulsbo Police Department received a call from the Chevron station on Highway 305 and Hostmark that a robbery was in progress. A young man brandished a butterfly knife and “several times threatened to kill” employees at the Chevron if they didn’t give him money, Poulsbo Police Sgt. Bill Playter said Monday.
If anything has been proven in the Governor’s race turned Gregoire/Rossi should concede political cat fight, it must be that our voting process doesn’t work as well as it should.If anything has been proven in the Governor’s race turned Gregoire/Rossi should concede political cat fight, it must be that our voting process doesn’t work as well as it should.
KINGSTON — With the anticipated January startup of Aqua Express’ passenger-only ferry service from Kingston to Seattle, Kitsap Transit, the Port of Kingston and Kitsap County Public Works are trying to plan for what they expect to be some major changes to downtown traffic and parking patterns.
SILVERDALE — It’s official. Kitsap County is finally back on the baseball map — and in a big way.
After years of trying to organize a team in the region, the Kitsap BlueJackets will make their debut on the diamond in the summer of 2005. But there is plenty of reason to be excited now.
