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Heading into 2020 with a look back to 1920

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Heading into 2020 with a look back to 1920

With 2020 now upon us and another year of incredible stories ahead, the North Kitsap Herald decided to…

<strong><em>Left: </em></strong><em>Local residents were given a chance to weigh in on the Moon landing in “Man on the Street” interviews. </em><strong><em></em></strong>                                <strong><em>Right</em></strong><em>: The opinion page from the July 23, 1969 edition of the Kitsap County Herald features an editorial by then-editor and publisher David Averill asking why we can put a man on the Moon, but can’t get a bus from Seattle to Poulsbo or vice versa.</em>                                 Kitsap Regional Library archives

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A look back: The Kitsap County Herald reacts to the Moon landing

The 50th anniversary of the Moon landing is Saturday, July 20

Opinion

Bill Effinger | Adequate housing for all Poulsbo citizens, a must

Mayor and city council must assure affordable housing is available

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Poulsbo in Focus: Garland’s run shows winds are changing

By Bill Effinger

Opinion

Civic engagement starts with a well-informed public

A recent visit to the Poulsbo office of the North Kitsap Herald by Congressman Derek Kilmer produced the…

Effinger: History Repeating Itself

Opinion

Effinger: History Repeating Itself

Digressing from my focus on local government, I am sharing a “history repeats itself” moment to illustrate the…

Opinion

Poulsbo in FOCUS

Researching for this article, I found that the year 2019 should prove to be quite interesting politically in…

Opinion

Poulsbo in focus

Welcome to my new column which will feature comments from and about our local leaders and everyday citizens…

The Harry Potter birthday bash will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 30 at Mrs. Muir’s House, 32199 N. Rainier Ave., Port Gamble (Sophie Bonomi/Kitsap News Group)

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Muggles invited to Harry Potter’s birthday bash July 30

“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest man”

Dr. Laurynn Evans, superintendent of the North Kitsap School District                                 Dr. Laurynn Evans, superintendent of the North Kitsap School District

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‘I’m overwhelmed, but I’m ready’

A conversation with NKSD’s new superintendent, Dr. Laurynn Evans

The new fireboat will be a specially-equipped, 28-foot aluminum boat built by North River Boats. Poulsbo’s fireboat will resemble the Clark County boat shown here.                                North River Boats/Contributed

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Poulsbo getting new fireboat

New fireboat’s name to honor Shields family

Sports

Former NFL pros share skills and drills in West Sound football camp

KINGSTON — Do you want to be a better football player?

American Legion hopes essay contest will build better citizens

Life

American Legion hopes essay contest will build better citizens

Five Poulsbo Middle School eighth-graders honored for their compelling essays on the Constitution

Members of North Kitsap High School’s Class of 2017 are jubilant as they arrive for graduation, June 9, at North Kitsap Stadium. (Angie Donovan/Kitsap News Group correspondent)

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‘Reach for Tomorrow’: Hundreds are graduating from area high schools

POULSBO — Seven North Kitsap schools and more than 550 high school and college graduates.

For the thrill of the catch

Sports

For the thrill of the catch

Jordan Orong prefers rod and reel to video games. And chances are good this 8-year-old angler can outfish…

A conversation with three-time state tennis champion Danya Wallis

Sports

A conversation with three-time state tennis champion Danya Wallis

POULSBO — On her Facebook page, North Kitsap High School junior Danya Wallis posted a photo of her…

Vikings win district baseball championship | Playoffs

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Vikings win district baseball championship | Playoffs

POULSBO — As Kitsap’s 1A and 2A teams continue in their state championship bids, here’s a look at…

Vikings win district baseball championship | Playoffs

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Vikings win district baseball championship | Playoffs

POULSBO — As Kitsap’s 1A and 2A teams continue in their state championship bids, here’s a look at…

The Olympic League Championship track meet is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. May 6 at North Kitsap High School. Eleven teams are scheduled to compete. This photo is from the Lil’ Norway Invitational, April 22 at North Kitsap. (Sophie Bonomi/Kitsap News Group)

Sports

Local teams headed into post-season

OLYMPIC LEAGUE

‘The running makes the music’: Vinland music teacher runs the Boston Marathon

Sports

‘The running makes the music’: Vinland music teacher runs the Boston Marathon

POULSBO — Larry Orando, music teacher at Vinland Elementary School, finds musical inspiration in Bach’s “The Art of…