Welcome to my new column which will feature comments from and about our local leaders and everyday citizens who make up the population of the… Continue reading
Researching for this article, I found that the year 2019 should prove to be quite interesting politically in that five of the seven Poulsbo council… Continue reading
Digressing from my focus on local government, I am sharing a “history repeats itself” moment to illustrate the current trend of young people becoming active… Continue reading
Bill Effinger
A recent visit to the Poulsbo office of the North Kitsap Herald by Congressman Derek Kilmer produced the following comment during an interview with reporter… Continue reading
POULSBO
By Bill Effinger This recent headline in the Kitsap Daily News caught my attention: “Poulsbo workshop will examine mayor’s salary, executive structure.” This is important… Continue reading
“A little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest man”
A conversation with NKSD’s new superintendent, Dr. Laurynn Evans
New fireboat’s name to honor Shields family
KINGSTON — Do you want to be a better football player? On July 10 and 11, Kingston-based West Sound Youth Football is bringing a skills… Continue reading
Five Poulsbo Middle School eighth-graders honored for their compelling essays on the Constitution
Class of 2017
POULSBO — Seven North Kitsap schools and more than 550 high school and college graduates. West Sound Academy was first to host commencement exercises for… Continue reading
Jordan Orong prefers rod and reel to video games. And chances are good this 8-year-old angler can outfish you
POULSBO — On her Facebook page, North Kitsap High School junior Danya Wallis posted a photo of her late father. “It’s been six years since… Continue reading
POULSBO — As Kitsap’s 1A and 2A teams continue in their state championship bids, here’s a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up.… Continue reading
POULSBO — As Kitsap’s 1A and 2A teams continue in their state championship bids, here’s a look at how the playoff picture is shaping up.… Continue reading
OLYMPIC LEAGUE West Central District 3 2A Baseball Tournament North Kitsap (10-1,13-2 Olympic League 2A champions) hosted their last regular-season game against Peninsula High May… Continue reading
POULSBO — Larry Orando, music teacher at Vinland Elementary School, finds musical inspiration in Bach’s “The Art of Fugue” and “Brandenburg Concertos” and enjoys the… Continue reading