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Fire chief responds to article regarding sexual harassment settlement

The district will continue to honor the right of each of its employees to work in an environment…

A horse stuck in deep mud near Kingston was rescued by North Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters on Oct. 22.

News

NKF&R firefighters help rescue horse stuck in deep mud

The horse's owner was riding the 24-year-old mare, Penny, on trails near his Wyant Road home when the…

R.A. Montgomery

Obituaries

R.A. Montgomery

R.A. “Monty” Montgomery August 4, 1939 – October 23, 2015 R.A. “Monty” Montgomery, was born on August 4,…

News

District officials: Parents should have been notified sooner regarding gas odors at Poulsbo Elementary

Poulsbo Elementary School principal Claudia Alves didn’t notify parents of gas-like odors that forced the evacuation of their…

Rep. Derek Kilmer

Opinion

LWCF: A tool to enhance our state’s most treasured habitats | My View

Rather than invest taxpayer money from general funds, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund has been funded…

News

NKF&R settles sexual harassment lawsuit for $675,000

North Kitsap Fire and Rescue’s insurance carrier settled a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in 2010 for $675,000 in…

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Diver had been harvesting eelgrass for mill site cleanup project

The Kitsap County Coroner's office identified the diver on Oct. 21 as Jonathan T. Ipock, 28, of Apollo…

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Port of Kingston manager resigns effective Oct. 23

Kingston Port Manager David Malone has resigned. Malone submitted his resignation on Oct. 9, effective Oct. 23. He…

Maggie

Life

Maggie’s story: Rescue dog inspires a book

By the hopeful look in her bright brown eyes, no one could have guessed that at just seven…

No one was injured in a fast-moving fire that destroyed a home in Poulsbo early Oct. 17.

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No one injured in fast-moving house fire

When firefighters arrived, they found the home fully engulfed in flames, Poulsbo Fire spokeswoman Jody Matson reported. The…

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Olympic College students profiled in ‘Scholarship Stories’ film

A video, “Scholarship Stories,” profiling 2015 scholarship recipients at Olympic College, was shown at the 20th annual Olympic…

Edwin Lawrence Swalling

Obituaries

Edwin Lawrence Swalling

Edwin Lawrence Swalling Aug. 6, 1922 – Oct. 17, 2015 Edwin Lawrence Swalling, 93, passed away on Oct.…

Nancy Evans-Jones

Obituaries

Nancy Evans-Jones

Nancy Evans-Jones July 12, 1946 – October 17, 2015 Nancy Evans-Jones died on Saturday, Oct.17, 2015 at the…

TJ Hoisington’s “Return to Robinson Island” keeps the Swiss Family Robinson’s adventures rolling along.

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Building on a classic: Local author writes a sequel to ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ | Kitsap Weekly

Author TJ Hoisington has brought the original “Swiss Family Robinson” adventure story, written by Johann Davis Wyss, back…

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Miss West Sound Brittney Brown’s plans for 2016

Brittney Brown, a 20-year-old from Poulsbo, was chosen as Miss West Sound for 2016, Oct. 3. Maddie Farrell,…

Letters to the Editor

Kathleen Sutton Fund attributes its success to you

There are truly not enough words to express our gratitude to the many supporters who contributed so generously…

Letters to the Editor

Read Harvard study about U.S. and guns

In his letter (“Supports gun ownership, and background checks,” page A4), Mr. Shelbourn stated that he was a…

Letters to the Editor

Support Robbins for North Kitsap School Board, District 4

We endorse Glen Robbins for North Kitsap School Board director, District 4. Glen’s dedication to providing an opportunity…

Letters to the Editor

Supports Christen as write-in for North Kitsap School Board, District 2

On your ballot for North Kitsap School District director, District 2, write “Bruce Christen” on the blank line…

Opinion

Thomas, McGinty for Poulsbo City Council | In Our Opinion

The North Kitsap Herald believes the following candidates are the most qualified for the council positions they seek,…