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Use it or lose it: Make your vote count on Aug. 1 | In Our Opinion

Aug. 1 is Primary Election Day.

Cinthia Tyler said, “My sweet pocket pitty loves everyone. Especially kids.”                                Photo courtesy Cinthia Tyler

Life

‘El Diablo of the dog world’: Do pit bulls deserve their reputation?

One thing almost everyone can agree on: Dogs are wonderful additions to the family.

Life

Pit bull myths and statistics

Read an article about personal experiences with pit bulls here.

Biking and walking are two common methods of “active transportation,” which is one aspect of the “not drive-alone” commutes the Washington State Transportation Commission hopes to increase to 29 percent of all commutes in Washington by 2020.                                Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Life

Bremerton ranked third in state for active transportation

City excells in statewide emphasis on “not drive-alone commutes”

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, as well as Bremerton and Navy Region Northwest fire departments, battled a structure fire July 19 in the 9600 block of Misery Point Road NW.                                Photo courtesy CKFR

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Electrical cause of Misery Point structure fire

SEABECK — County Fire Marshal Dave Lynam determined the cause of a structure fire July 19 in the…

Sophie Bonomi | Kitsap News Group file photo                                A rider and her horse show grace and skill in the barrel riding event in the 2016 Kitsap County Fair. Now, the equestrian arena is fully covered and upgraded, enabling equestrian programs to use the arena year-round.

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New arena should ‘spur interest’ in year-round equestrian programs at the fairgrounds

By Michelle Beahm

David Woodson in the Lapland province of Sweden while hiking the Kungsleden Trail. (Photo courtesy of Kate Woodson)

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Family of Olympic hiker remembers his ‘zest for life’

David Woodson, 60, of Kingston, was found dead on July 1 along the coast of Olympic National Park…

Poulsbo, Coffee Oasis team up to provide transitional housing for women

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Poulsbo, Coffee Oasis team up to provide transitional housing for women

POULSBO — The Coffee Oasis and the City of Poulsbo are entering into an agreement that solves two…

Dr. Kay Ash, vice president for Administrative Services at Olympic College, explains the partnership between the school and Western Washington University for a group of Seattle-area officials and business leaders. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Olympic College’s new role in stopping cyber attacks and viruses

New cyber range will enable local students to receive top-notch training close to home

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Outdoor fires banned, burning permits suspended

Fire marshal: ‘Much of the material on the forest floor is as dry as kiln-dried lumber’

Opinion

Senator needs a lesson in tolerance | Tolman’s Tales

By JEFF TOLMAN

Bremerton City Council candidates talk priorities, issues

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Bremerton City Council candidates talk priorities, issues

From here, they move on to Eggs & Issues forums sponsored by the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce

News

Here are 10 facts about dry eye you need to know

July is Dry Eye Awareness Month

Driving? Don’t touch that cell phone

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Driving? Don’t touch that cell phone

Drivers on the Kitsap Peninsula should be prepared for a new law governing distracted driving

Driving? Don’t touch that cell phone

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Driving? Don’t touch that cell phone

Drivers on the Kitsap Peninsula should be prepared for a new law governing distracted driving

Nationally, suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people ages 10 to 24, according to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline. In Washington State, an average of one person dies by suicide every eight hours, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. (Kitsap weekly Cover Design by: Vanessa Calverley)

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Changing suicide statistics one life at a time | Kitsap Weekly

Listen to Your Art advocates encourage youth to say “yes” to their unfolding future

Laura Kneib, owner of F.R.O.G. Soap, won the 2017 Recycler of the Year Award from the Washington State Recycling Association.  Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Business

F.R.O.G. Soap named Washington recycler of the year

BREMERTON — “I gotta tell ya, I felt as giddy as the ‘Ugly Duckling’ when he swam into…

The West Sound Senior Games has a total of 13 events, in which participants are split into age categories. Courtesy photo

Life

West Sound Senior Games promote ‘health and wellbeing’

Athletes ages 50 and up are invited to participate in the competition July 12-15

Ciyona Fowler-Taylor                                 Courtesy

Business

‘No matter how you feel and what time of year it is, you have to have a bowl of gumbo’

Ciyona’s Cuisine De L’âme opens July 7, features creole cuisine passed down from owner’s grandmother

Pile on the memories: Flipping flapjacks is Fourth of July tradition

Life

Pile on the memories: Flipping flapjacks is Fourth of July tradition

For some, Bainbridge’s Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast is simply an opportunity to eat some breakfast while benefiting…