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Kitsap Rocks members paint rocks to hide in local parks for others to find. Note: Kitsap Rocks request items such as googly eyes not be attached to the rocks to be hidden outside, since they could be harmful to the environment.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group file photo

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Kitsap Rocks celebrates one year with park cleanup

BREMERTON — If you’ve been to a local park or just walked down a street in Kitsap in…

First Friday Art Walk in Bremerton | Slideshow

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First Friday Art Walk in Bremerton | Slideshow

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Kate Daniels, manager of Liberty Bay Books in Bremerton, shows off one of her favorite books in the store. Daniels said Independent Bookstore Day is “a day of celebration and for people who love reading and books and talking about books and all of the things that are nerdy and fun like that.”                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Celebrate independent bookstores April 29

Indie Bookstore Day celebrates small businesses in “a place of fellowship with fellow book lovers.”

Chanel Caulfield, a representative of Damsel in Defense, is hosting a free pepper spray training event 5-8 p.m. April 15 at Evergreen Park.  Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Free pepper spray training helps people be confident in their self-defense items

BREMERTON — When it comes to self-defense, education is one of the most important aspects, according to Chanel…

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The Coffee Oasis launches a youth crisis line: 360-768-2076

SILVERDALE — The Coffee Oasis is expanding the services it offers to Kitsap County’s youth in crisis.

There are 68 plots rented out to the community in the Blueberry Park P-Patch community garden in Bremerton.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Grow a sense of community, and plants of your choice, at Blueberry Park P-Patch

BREMERTON — Spring has arrived, and with it comes the blooming beauty of the Blueberry Park P-Patch Garden.

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Women’s March Kitsap Huddle collects books and stuffed animals for kids

SILVERDALE — In the aftermath of the worldwide Women’s March demonstrations, a group of people in Kitsap formed…

The participants in the 2016 Shift into Summer pin-up competition.                                Courtesy of Brandy Morrow

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Upcoming pin-up competition and car show prepares to ‘Shift into Summer’

BREMERTON — Spring may have only just arrived, but for one group in Bremerton, it’s already time to…

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Become a ‘wildlife champion’ as a habitat steward

BREMERTON — Being a habitat steward means being a “wildlife champion.”

From right, Clear Creek Elementary Principal Steve Potter, Jersey Mike’s employee Stachia White, Jersey Mike’s manager Matt Bullatt, and Clear Creek PTA President Matt Carlan with a check for $1,676, which Jersey Mike’s raised to benefit Clear Creek Elementary’s PTA. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Jersey Mike’s gives $1,676 to Clear Creek Elementary PTA

SILVERDALE — Jersey Mike’s Subs presented Clear Creek Elementary’s Parent Teacher Association with a check for $1,676 on…

A Running Start information presentation will be held 6 p.m. March 22 at the Bremer Center, at the Bremerton campus.                                Kitsap News Group file photo

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High school students can earn college degree, diploma at same time

BREMERTON — With the price of secondary education going up every year, students can use any advantage they…

26th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Slideshow

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26th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade | Slideshow

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Classes at iLoveKickboxing are high energy, high intensity workouts, which up to about 30 people can participate in at a time. Throughout the classes, instructors go around helping people correct their form and encouraging them to keep pushing.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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iLoveKickboxing gives clients great workout — and great community

Owner Dan Fish says it changed his life; now he wants to change others’ lives at Silverdale franchise

Exchange students in Kitsap County for the school year, through the Aspect Foundation.                                Photo courtesy of Jodi Moore

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Hosting exchange students provides families opportunities to learn more about other cultures

PORT ORCHARD — A first time empty-nester, Jodi Moore turned to her years-long involvement in the Aspect Foundation…

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OC and PSNS & IMF are finalists for outstanding college/corporate partnership award

BREMERTON - Olympic College is a national finalist for the American Association of Community College (AACC) Outstanding College/Corporate…

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Bremerton schools have ‘greater than the state average’ sign up rate for low-income scholarship program

BREMERTON — Three Bremerton School District schools received recognition from Gov. Jay Inslee for achieving a high sign-up…

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Viva Flow Yoga and Dog Days Brewing hold “Brewga” event March 11

BREMERTON — Embrace your chi as you work on your chill with Viva Flow Yoga’s “Brewga” event at…

Union River Reservoir provides 60 percent of the drinking water for more than 50,000 customers of the City of Bremerton Water Utility.                                Courtesy of Kathleen Cahall / City of Bremerton

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City of Bremerton Water receives national award for source water protection

BREMERTON — As Bremerton marks the 100th anniversary of its city water department, the utility received an award…

Representatives of the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center at the Kitsap Builds Bridges, Not Walls vigil Feb. 25. KIAC is an important resource for the local immigrant community.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

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Grassroots ‘resistance’ event March 11 at McClouds

BREMERTON — The American Civil Liberties Union is launching a grassroots mobilization platform called PeoplePower.org on March 11.…

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Learn more about Bremerton Central Lions at open house March 9

BREMERTON — The Bremerton Central Lions are hosting an open house for the community to come and learn…