Opinion
New baby brings rebirth to Christmas
The Christmas tree is lit and presents lie colorfully around its base. Soon this morning — Christmas —…
News
Schools: Lights, funds and hoists took center stage in first half of 2009
Kingston gets lights After a year and a half of lobbying, fundraising and negotiating, Kingston High School got…
News
Losses, closures and openings marked 2009
Hood Canal Bridge closes The Hood Canal Bridge closed and a massive park-and-ride opened in Port Gamble as…
News
Burn ban takes effect Wednesday
Burning in fireplaces and uncertified wood stoves is prohibited starting Wednesday as a strong high pressure system causes…
News
Despite positive trends, NK streams becoming more polluted
Despite a county-wide trend of less pollution, Little Scandia Creek gained the dubious distinction last year of becoming…
News
Bellringer getting closer to goal
The donations keep rolling in at a steady pace for Bellringer, which is less than $3,000 shy of…
News
Calendar, Dec. 25
ONGOING BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED: Caring Clowns International, an all-volunteer, charitable nonprofit, is now recruiting board members. Info: Duffy…
Letters to the Editor
Funding for seniors is important
The governor’s budget proposes reducing Senior Services Act Funding (SCSA) by 65 percent. Why does this matter? It…
Letters to the Editor
Global warming data not supported by observation
Mr. Bullock’s obvious melting and well-documented sea level rise are not supported by observations. Our satellites, which have…
Letters to the Editor
NK Fishline still in need
The year is almost over and once again our incredible North Kitsap neighbors saw to it that our…
News
WSF’s ferry reservations debate continues in January | Ferry Fare | January
This column summarizes a ferry reservation proposal which is posted on the state ferries Website along with copies…
Sports
Year in Review, Part I: Athletes upped the ante in 2009
North Kitsap gymnasts place seventh at state For the first time in school history, North Kitsap High School…
Sports
North falls into class for smaller schools
North Kitsap High School athletes will compete against teams from smaller schools next year. The Washington Interscholastic Activities…
News
Kingston tips its coffee mug to law enforcement
KINGSTON — To the men and women who keep the peace, a hot cup of coffee and a…
Sports
Sports briefs: Jewett commits to Truman State
Jewett commits to Truman State North Kitsap High School senior Daniel Jewett made a verbal commitment earlier this…
News
School briefs, Dec. 23
Allen earns master’s in public health Krisandra Whitt Allen of Poulsbo recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in…
Sports
Sports update: Kingston boys go to 6-1
BASKETBALL Kingston boys go to 6-1 on the season The Kingston High boys basketball team defeated Tacoma’s Washington…
Obituaries
Brien D. Ray
Brien D. Ray died in Seattle Dec. 23, after a short battle with a liver disorder. He was…
Life
A Year in Review: The best of What’s Up 2009
What’s Up kicked off 2009 with longtime Seattle Weekly editor Knute Berger (“It’s pronounced ‘Ka-newt Ber-zher,’” — he…