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In our opinion: Year end blues

As 2011 closes, it’s hard to imagine a new year starting. The fresh sense of transition is missing…

Stephanie Robinson loads groceries Monday. Kitsap County HIV/AIDS Foundation has had to scale back its food delivery program due to state cuts.

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Kitsap County HIV/AIDS Foundation to serve despite cuts

Because of state cuts, Kitsap County Health District isn’t able to fully fund the foundation’s food delivery program…

A driver talks on the cellphone while driving through the intersection of Silverdale Way and Bucklin Hill Road Monday.

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NTSB bans all cellphone use while driving — Some local policing agencies show declines in ticketing for phone use

Although Washington state law prohibits talking on a cellphone while driving — it’s a primary traffic offense, with…

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In our opinion: Clearer signs?

How can it be made more clear to the county commissioners that Kitsap County cannot afford to continue…

A barista at Fantasy Espresso on Wheaton Way

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County wants ‘clearly’ marked bikini espresso stands

Kitsap County Board of Commissioners decided not to pursue an ordinance which sought to regulate what so-called bikini…

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Kitsap Transit holiday schedule changes

Kitsap Transit has announced limited holiday service for buses and the foot ferries between Christmas Day and New…

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CKSD looking for budget guidance

Library, music and AP among other classes and programs in jeopardy

The Montieth siblings gather after having their picture taken with Santa at Kitsap Mall last week. Their hair drew comments and compliments from all quarters.

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The annual family Santa photo with a twist

Starling Montieth told her younger sister that there was something on her present and brushed it off as…

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At home or on the go, dialysis is an option

Jim Smith can take it with him on an airplane. He has hitched it on the back of…

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Pro-incorporation efforts continue

The committee pushing for Silverdale’s incorporation submitted voter petitions to the Kitsap County Auditor’s Office Monday.

Travis Montgomery

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Central Kitsap teens earn Eagle Scout

Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout. Two Central Kitsap teens can take on that outlook after…

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Mountain View Middle School students headed to state competitions

While some may assume school competitions to be limited to sports, there are students who are thriving in…

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Thanks a million | letter

This holiday season is a perfect time to share with you our gratitude for many recent nice happenings…

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Pro-incorporation efforts continue

The committee pushing for Silverdale incorporation expects to submit voter petitions to the Kitsap County Auditor's Office today.

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DNR forest land completes Newberry Hill Heritage Park

The state Board of Natural Resources Tuesday approved the transfer of a 304-acre parcel of state trust-owned forest…

Members of the Kitsap Chordsmen celebrate barbershop music in Port Orchard recently.

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Band of brothers

An evening of barbershop music warms up a cold night and raises money for a fallen chordsman

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It starts with us | Letter

Really governor, human services, K-12 education, Department of Corrections and threatening salmon recovery and habitat protection services already…

Fred Borgmann shows off clipping of the sub vets activities.

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Submariners keep vet organization numbers high

With low retention rates in veterans and survivors groups, U.S. Submarine Veterans Bremerton Base Office boasts a thriving…

Douglas Derrer reads his book

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Volunteering in the classroom leads to childrens book series

Douglas Derrer read his book — merely a manuscript — to Lisa Pitcher’s fifth grade class at the…

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Public silence at county budget hearing

No one from the community gave feedback Monday as the proposed $78 million general fund 2012 budget was…