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Here's a look at political happenings in our community.

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CKHS vals and sals share future goals in life

Here’s a look at the future aspirations of Central Kitsap High School’s top graduates. In total, there were…

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Joe Kortum appointed interim president at Harrison Medical Center

Joe Kortum has been appointed interim president of Harrison Medical Center, its board chairman Jim Civilla, announced today.

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CKFR weighs comment policy

Citing a concern that the district has been “inconsistent” in handling public comments during meetings of the board…

Ron Gillespie and Joyce Merkel stand in the garden with the giant lily.

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A lily worth gilding

It’s not Jack’s bean stock. But it’s close. Instead, it’s Ron’s lily stock, and day-by-day Ron Gillespie and…

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CKF&R board to hear volunteer service update

Board to discuss the public comment process and the fire chief evaluation

A tribute to Casey Kasem

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Here’s this week’s Cagle cartoon

It's a tribute to Casey Kasem and the years to radio he gave to all of us

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Make summer count

Students of all ages can find great ways to support their communities this summer.

Clear Creek fourth graders pose with Big Redd and hold up signs welcoming him to Kitsap County.

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Big Redd finds a new home in Kitsap County

Some breeds of salmon are known for traveling far distances—over 900 miles— but not one salmon has traveled…

Mike O'Brien grills hamburgers and hotdogs at the kickoff of the Seabeck Conference Center Centennial year.

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Seabeck Conference Center celebrates first 100 years

Supporters and neighbors of the Seabeck Conference Center flocked to the conference center grounds Saturday afternoon as a…

Three graduating seniors sing at Klahowya Secondary School's Friday commencement ceremony. The chorus sang 'Everything Must Change.'

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Klahowya Secondary School graduates ready to soar

Klahowya Secondary School Class of 2014 graduated this evening at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. The class of 152…

Central Kitsap High School graduate Carly Bergsma throws her hands in the air after commencement.

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Central Kitsap High graduates say goodbye to high school, hello to future

CKHS hosted its commencement this evening at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. In all, 354 graduates walked across the…

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New Jackson Park school to be named in honor of John D. “Bud” Hawk

Central Kitsap School District votes to remember Bud Hawk, a WWII veteran and longtime educator through renaming a…

Band director Benson Cleverdon plays notes for profoundly deaf student Trenton Eash who feels the vibrations on a drum and sound box.

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Deaf student tackles the tuba

Trenton made his way through attempting to learn several instruments— first the trumpet, next was the French horn,…

Central Kitsap High School AP World History students share a fun moment during a class project this week. The students were required to research a prominent historical figure

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History comes alive at student dinner party

A unique cast of characters from the past and present showed up on the steps of Central Kitsap…

Lisa Stirrett with her warrior creation at her shop.

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Glass artist marks second year in her retail studio

Local glass artist to host anniversary celebration at Silverdale shop as a 'thank you' to community.

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Emerald Heights students host Medieval Feast

The wine and mead, in the form of grape juice and root beer, were flowing freely at Emerald…

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CKSD to meet tonight

The Central Kitsap School District board members are scheduled to meet this evening for both a study session…

Klahowya Secondary School seniors read details and inspect a car involved in a fatal drunk driving collision. The display was part of a mock crash event intended to educate students right before prom and graduation about the devastating impact of drunk driving.

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Mock crash gives local students a somber lesson

Seniors watched in silence as their peers stumbled out of crumpled cars, screaming, crying and bloodied — all…

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Kitsap home sales down in May

Homes are selling at a slightly lower rate this May as compared to last May.