Hansville

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Land exchange sought at Hansville park

Kitsap County is seeking public comment on three alternatives for a proposed conversion of approximately 6,000 square feet of land at its Norwegian Point Park… Continue reading

 

The land groups are trying to preserve is outlined in orange. Courtesy photo

Funds needed to preserve 100 acres by Hansville Greenway

A fundraising campaign is underway to purchase and preserve 100 acres adjacent to the Hansville Greenway to protect it from development. Great Peninsula Conservancy, the… Continue reading

 

Little Boston crash victim identified as Joseph D. Careaga
North Kitsap

Little Boston crash victim identified as Joseph D. Careaga

Careaga is the son of John D. Careaga, who was slain along with members of his family in February 2017

 

Bond Road is congested and becoming more dangerous
Hansville

Bond Road is congested and becoming more dangerous

I am a proud parent of two wonderful children here in the North Kitsap area. It is no surprise that the Kingston-to-Poulsbo stretch of Bond… Continue reading

Bond Road is congested and becoming more dangerous
Physical fitness continues to reward twins Jake and Bill Monlux

Physical fitness continues to reward twins Jake and Bill Monlux

KINGSTON — World War II was underway and adult physical education directors were not available at the Everett YMCA. Twin brothers Jake and Bill Monlux,… Continue reading

Physical fitness continues to reward twins Jake and Bill Monlux
This North Kitsap promotory has been known by different names: hahdskus, Point No Point, and Point No Point Light Station. But for generations of people, it’s also been known as home. (U.S. Lighthouse Society) This North Kitsap promotory has been known by different names: hahdskus, Point No Point, and Point No Point Light Station. But for generations of people, it’s also been known as home. (U.S. Lighthouse Society)
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Where time stands still: A new way to experience the beauty of Point No Point

Maggs House offers a special way to experience Point No Point

This North Kitsap promotory has been known by different names: hahdskus, Point No Point, and Point No Point Light Station. But for generations of people, it’s also been known as home. (U.S. Lighthouse Society) This North Kitsap promotory has been known by different names: hahdskus, Point No Point, and Point No Point Light Station. But for generations of people, it’s also been known as home. (U.S. Lighthouse Society)
Adelia Ritchie at the Greater Hansville Community Center during a recent Tuesday Talk on global climate change. Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group

Hansville heats up with climate change discussion

HANSVILLE — The big discussion on global climate change came to a small corner of the Kitsap Peninsula Nov. 14. Adelia Ritchie led the Tuesday… Continue reading

Adelia Ritchie at the Greater Hansville Community Center during a recent Tuesday Talk on global climate change. Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group
The latest data shows the amount of forest burned annually in the Pacific Northwest has increased by nearly 5000 percent since the early 1970s. (Adelia Ritchie/Submitted)

Time for a change | Hansville Happenings

Ready for some good news? On the personal front, you’re not too old to change. And on the global front, it’s not too late to… Continue reading

The latest data shows the amount of forest burned annually in the Pacific Northwest has increased by nearly 5000 percent since the early 1970s. (Adelia Ritchie/Submitted)
Access to information is vital to democratic republic

Access to information is vital to democratic republic

Regarding your excellent “open government” editorial of Sept. 15: It is appalling and infuriating when our elected representatives hide the details of how, when and… Continue reading

Access to information is vital to democratic republic

Chili cook-off competition will heat up Sept. 23

Greater Hansville Community Center’s annual event

Response to road issues are still lacking

Response to road issues are still lacking

An update regarding comments I made two weeks ago regarding potholes and vegetation overgrowing our roadways, street signs, stop signs, intersections, etc. The response was… Continue reading

Response to road issues are still lacking
Six arrested on suspicion of drug-related crimes in North Kitsap

Six arrested on suspicion of drug-related crimes in North Kitsap

HANSVILLE — Detectives with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Special Investigations Unit and the West Sound Narcotics Enforcement Team arrested six people on suspicion of drug-related… Continue reading

Six arrested on suspicion of drug-related crimes in North Kitsap
Two fishing buddies show off their catch in the mid- to late-1950s.

Our troubled waters, wetter winters | Hansville Happenings

Months of rain, a spate of little quakes in May, what’s next? A plague of murderous crows? Unless Mother Nature has any more surprises for… Continue reading

Two fishing buddies show off their catch in the mid- to late-1950s.
Alix Kosin and Howie O’Brien sort more than 5,000 books in preparation for the big Greater Hansville Community Center book sale June 9-11. (Annette Wright / Contributed)

Good reads at great prices at the GHCC book sale June 9

HANSVILLE — Dynamic couple Alix Kosin and Howie O’Brien sorted through 5,000 books donated this year for the upcoming spring book sale. Were they overwhelmed?… Continue reading

Alix Kosin and Howie O’Brien sort more than 5,000 books in preparation for the big Greater Hansville Community Center book sale June 9-11. (Annette Wright / Contributed)
The Kitsap County Public Works Department purchased two automated flagger assistance devices for $34,000. The devices are supposed to increase safety for public works employees, and increase efficiency throughout the department. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

County purchases flagger devices to increase safety, efficiency in public works

BREMERTON — Kitsap County has purchased a new tool to help improve safety in construction zones. The county recently purchased two automated flagger assistance devices… Continue reading

The Kitsap County Public Works Department purchased two automated flagger assistance devices for $34,000. The devices are supposed to increase safety for public works employees, and increase efficiency throughout the department. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
Nature’s wonders close to home | Hansville Happenings

Nature’s wonders close to home | Hansville Happenings

The weather is fine, the earth is showing signs of new life, it’s time to go outside and take a look around. Strange things were… Continue reading

Nature’s wonders close to home | Hansville Happenings

Don’t litter on Hansville Highway

When the county finally responded to the litter on Hansville Highway last month, I counted 67 large white litter bags on both sides of the… Continue reading

Please don’t litter on Hansville Highway

When the county finally responded to the litter on Hansville Highway last month, I counted 67 large white litter bags on both sides of the… Continue reading

Be vigilant in coverage of CHI/Franciscan

It’s good to see front-page coverage of what some are calling a “Catholic takeover” of North Kitsap’s medical services, especially the West Sound’s only major… Continue reading

The normalization of Donald Trump

After witnessing the spectacle of the president’s address to both houses of Congress and the world, I was appalled at the soft critique by our… Continue reading