POULSBO — The chaotic sea of jerseys that travels about endlessly in a soccer game can make finding individual players a bit of a challenge.
But for the Vikings this season, you could always locate the Skelly sisters.
We’ll just come right out and say it: We think the Greater of Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce made a big mistake when it showed former Executive Director Jim Martin the door last week. Whether it was a long standing personnel matter or not, the details of his sudden departure came as a shock to the community — worst of all, they came as a shock to Jim.
Santa Claus will have no trouble spotting North Kitsap this year as numerous homes are providing beacons bright enough to rival Rudolph’s red nose. The result has been nothing short of magnificent.
HANSVILLE — No one could have embraced the spirit of volunteerism more than Bob Burch.
After 12 years of giving to the community through various venues, Burch died Dec. 11. He was 85.
Four Poulsbo residents hurt in SR 3 collision…
POULSBO — The recently unveiled plans for a multi-million dollar recreational sports complex along the Poulsbo stretch of Highway 3 will have to wait a little longer than its organizers expected.
POULSBO — For the second time in as many years, the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce is going to be searching for a new executive director.
Jim Martin, who had served in the position for about nine months, was notified Dec. 10 that the chamber board had decided not to keep him on any longer.
POULSBO — More research, more legal advice and more self-reflection has led the City of Poulsbo back to where it started.
But the consensus is still that raising property taxes was the right thing to do.
POULSBO — Start over. Clean slate.
Members of the North Kitsap boys’ basketball team weren’t thinking of themselves as a squad on a 0-2 skid when they took on Gig Harbor in the Bridge Division opener — rather, they took their game with the Tides as a fresh start.
POULSBO — Legend has it, Frank and Mabel Raab started the Bellringer Fund to alert the community to those in need.
Every time a house burned down or a family needed necessities, the couple and a few other dedicated community volunteers would ring the bell and community donations would come pouring in.
POULSBO — Besides his furry red hat and jovial smile, Doc Casper doesn’t look very much like Santa Claus.
But to hundreds of families across North Kitsap each year, he’s at least the next best thing.
PORT GAMBLE — Five brave people took on an unimaginable task last weekend, involving a traditionally love-it-or-hate-it holiday dessert.
The eager souls taste-tested 21 fruitcakes. In one hour. All in the name of community.
POULSBO — Bruce Nilsen thought he was escorting Miss Poulsbo Canon Henness to breakfast last Friday morning.
But he ended up with a lot more than bacon and eggs.
POULSBO — Two familiar faces visited the North Kitsap Herald this week to spread some holiday cheer.
And helped bump the 53rd annual Bellringer Fund holiday drive past the $12,000 mark on the way to its $30,000 goal.POULSBO
POULSBO — A swarming, physical defense that held the Vikings’ two most potent scorers to only six points combined with a 21-point fourth quarter outburst by the Foss Falcons kept North Kitsap from finishing what could have been quite the crossover upset.
Anyone who has ever sat through a heated Port of Poulsbo meeting on a stormy day has likely noticed a few things about the proceedings: a) It takes quite a bit to ruffle Commissioner Mike Winters’ feathers and b) trying to stay focused at a session which sways with the motion of Liberty Bay isn’t an easy task.
POULSBO — The team grew — but its training facility shrank.
The North Kitsap High School’s gymnastics team has seen its turnout numbers rise to 27 athletes from about 16 a year ago, and among the newbies are former club athletes with years of experience.
Dead woman found in Apple Tree Cove
KINGSTON — Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched for a report of dead woman floating in Apple Tree Cove Dec. 10….
POULSBO — With a mere 20 days to go, the Bellringer Fund reached an important milestone this week — one-third of its goal donated.
But that still means there’s about $20,000 needed to ensure the community-supported fund can continue its mission next year.
KINGSTON — Despite a long push to start in 2004, Aqua Express officials have finally announced that Jan. 18 will be the official beginning for the passenger-only ferry service from Kingston to Seattle.
