POULSBO — The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat have never been quite so entertaining as at the Dock Boy Olympics on the Poulsbo waterfront
Sept. 5.
SUQUAMISH — The weekend’s celebration in downtown Suquamish wasn’t just about enjoying frybread, watching the flying colors of beautifully ornate costumes during dance competitions or the quick strokes of the canoe racers — it was about honoring a fearless leader who is world-renowned for his work in the tiny peninsula of Kitsap County.
Poulsbo — People expect that when they call their local police in an emergency that they will receive a quick response.
POULSBO — For the past three years, North Kitsap High School French teacher Keith Johnson has helped his classes exchange letters and videos with classrooms full of French students across the Atlantic Ocean.
The crews from the Poulsbo Fire Department and North Kitsap Fire & Rescue want to continue help saving lives and making sure everyone is safe.
POULSBO — As a Poulsbo Police reservist, Don Kennedy has spent recent days flagging traffic near Front Street.
POULSBO — They’re in the business of helping people find their dream homes but later this month one local real estate office will also help people who simply dream of owning a home.
POULSBO — Bill Austin vowed he’d never throw another Mudstock again, but with just one week until its comeback he’s glad he changed his tune.
INDIANOLA — If you’ve ever wanted to tower over the pyramids of Egypt, crane your neck to look up at a giant cat, or have your picture taken with one arm draped around a bug-eyed ogre, Indianola Beach was the place to be on Saturday.
KINGSTON — Ring! Ring!
“One-third ahead! Stop her!” Pause. “Two-third back!”
HANSVILLE — The largest crowd ever descended on the Hansville Rummage sale this weekend, leaving behind empty shelves and smiling organizers.
POULSBO — A major telecommunications solution for the peninsula may take its first baby steps right here in Little Norway where it got its fledgling start.
KINGSTON — Kathy Blesie wants to make sure kids who have parents with life-threatening diseases know how to cope with the extra stresses that come with such illnesses.
POULSBO — Inside its gates Sub Base Bangor recently celebrated the arrival of its D-5 nuclear submarine missiles. Outside the gates it was anything but a joyous occasion.
POULSBO — The rising cost of health care is something that’s hitting most Washingtonians in the pocketbooks, but for the city of Poulsbo that impact will be much larger than most would like.
HANSVILLE — The event that’s been touted as the largest true rummage sale in Kitsap County will open its doors again this weekend.
INDIANOLA — Residents won’t have to worry about stormwater flooding and erosion onto the beach in about two months, thanks to the Kitsap County Public Works.
KINGSTON — The days of steam engines and familiar vessels will be back for a visit this weekend, reinstating the spark of the old lifestyle that prevailed during the days of Puget Sound’s historic Mosquito Fleet.
POULSBO — For children with autism, cerebral palsy, or Down syndrome, it can be a struggle just to walk or speak. One new business in Poulsbo is trying to lessen that struggle for children in North Kitsap.
POULSBO — Great-great-grandmother, seamstress, chocoholic… And soon Gertrude Beebe will have another title to add to the list — centenarian.
