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Shutdown: No immediate impact on school district

Washington's public schools are not expected to feel much impact from a government shutdown lasting less than a…

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Cross that national park visit off your list, for now

National park visitors in all overnight facilities are being given until 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 to make…

The general election is Nov. 5. The Kitsap County Auditor Elections Office will mail ballots Oct. 18.

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Candidates may shift port’s focus to the business community

However the Nov. 5 election plays out, one thing is clear from the forum for Kingston Port Commission…

NOAA.gov and other federal government websites are unavailable because of the federal government shutdown.

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Here’s how the government shutdown is affecting Kitsap County

More than 3,700 Kitsap Navy civilians furloughed; DSHS will remain open through end of October, Employment Security until…

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Kilmer’s reaction to shutdown: ‘Congress is currently held in lower regard than head lice’

At least two members of Congress from Washington state say they will forego collecting a paycheck while the…

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Shutdown: Eroding faith in politics | Everett Herald

The madness of a government shutdown has a corrosive effect, not only on markets and morale, but also…

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Former firefighter/paramedic sues NKF&R for sexual harassment

Several male supervisors at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue are accused in a lawsuit in Kitsap County Superior…

Joe Roulanaitis sent this photo and report from Miller Bay Estates: 'A loud bang was heard when a transformer blew in Miller Bay Estates. PSE was on the scene quick to clear away infringing tree for repair.'

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Fire and rescue kept busy — record busy — during weekend storm

The fall season announced its arrival to the Northwest this weekend with signature rain and wind that taxed…

The system of health insurance exchanges

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New health insurance options coming for small businesses

The U.S. Small Business Administration is committed to educating small-business owners about the facts surrounding the Affordable Care…

The system of health insurance exchanges

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State’s health insurance exchange opens Oct. 1 | The Affordable Care Act

Starting this week, about 25,000 people in Kitsap County who don't have health insurance can sign up for…

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Kilmer says he’ll give up pay during government shutdown

In the event that the House and Senate don’t reach a compromise by Oct. 1 on legislation to…

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Kingston port director leaving to join North Kitsap School District

Port of Kingston Executive Director Kori Henry is leaving the port district to become public records officer and…

The Sept. 27 North Kitsap Herald: 60 pages in three sections. The edition includes the Herald's annual Fall Kitchen

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Court decision, campaign issues, port annexation among top stories

A Kitsap County Superior Court judge upholds the North Kitsap School Board's decision to close Breidablik Elementary School.…

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Merlot is a player in Washington wine country | Kitsap Week

Merlot is the No. 4 wine grape in Washington, but it trails Chardonnay, Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon by…

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Kingston port candidates would take different approaches to economic development

The two candidates for Kingston Port Commission District 1 agree on aspects of the port’s future — it…

Port commissioners Tony DeCarlo and Jim Rutledge and Port Manager Brad Miller review an area map to plan expanded boundaries of the port district

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Poulsbo Port District may expand proposed annexation area

The Port of Poulsbo is preparing to resubmit its request to annex more territory around Liberty Bay, and…

Bicycles line the Edmonds ferry en route to Kingston for the 2012 Kitsap Color Classic.

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20th annual Kitsap Color Classic rolls into town | Kitsap Week

Cyclists will roll through Hansville, Kingston, Poulsbo and more on Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Copies of “The Leisure Seekers” were left laying

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KRL kicks off unique One Book campaign | Kitsap Week

Every October, the Kitsap Regional Library Committee selects one book and invites all of the county to connect…

The October edition of the Kingston Community News is 32 pages

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GHAAC, senior apartments, open space, campaigns among top stories

The County Commission dissolves GHAAC. Village Green Senior Apartments near completion. Survey respondents say Kingston Inn site should…

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Two-month Indianola Port Commission position draws three applicants

Three residents applied for an Indianola Port District job that will last two months and require them to…