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James Hovda

James Russell “Rusty” Hovda of Poulsbo died March 15. He was 48. Hovda was born in Germany on…

Obituaries

Donald K. Cheyney

Donald Dean Cheyney Sr. died on March 14 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was 74. Cheyney…

Sports

The Bucs stop here: Kingston ends season with 52-49 loss to Elma

Kingston already looking ahead to next season

Business

Stop in for the perfect cuppa Joe

KINGSTON — Anybody can be trained to make a delicious cup of java, but receiving top-notch customer service —…

Sports

No surprises here: Baetz, Hughes lead AKC girls

The 2008-09 All-Kitsap County (AKC) Girls Basketball Team was compiled by the sports writers for the Bremerton Patriot,…

News

Legislators: No, thank you, to ferries’ Plan B

KINGSTON — The Legislatures’ and publics’ collective opinions decry the Washington State Ferries (WSF) Plan B proposal as a…

News

Calendar, March 13

UPCOMING FISH FRIES: St. Cecilia Catholic School will host Friday fish fries as a fundraising event during Lent:…

Suquamish Elder Oliver Jackson listens to students of the of the Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center perform a song during a ceremony honoring the Old Man House.

Life

Suquamish celebrate tradition, culture with opening of Old Man House

SUQUAMISH — Cultural preservation is a central mission of the Suquamish Tribe. It’s akin to a shepherd and…

Opinion

Torrens Talk: Government needs money to survive, too

Somewhere along the line we have forgotten a major component of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address. He said, “We are…

Life

Changing Scene Presents: ‘All the Great Books (Abridged)’

Array

Yank-A-Part worker Steve Welt drains fluids from a classic Volvo Tuesday before it is placed in the salvage yard. The business has seen an increase in traffic as clients find less expensive solutions for auto repair maintenance.

News

When bust means boom: Industries unscathed by bad economy

By JENNIFER MORRIS and TARA LEMM Staff Writers KITSAP COUNTY — The nation’s job report is grim: an…

Opinion

Just Jack: Give them an inch and they’ll take your yard

Our County Commissioners are preparing to update our County-wide Planning Policies and Shorelines Master Plan. The commissioners will…

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor, March 13

Online poll It’s slanted I notice that this poll is geared specificly toward negative input. You drive (pun…

Opinion

Basketball season was a slam dunk for Bucs, Vikes

This has been a phenomenal year for basketball fans in the North End. As of press time, the…

News

Kingston’s open house is next week

Kingston is opening its doors. On Wednesday March 18 community organizers are hosting the annual Kingston Open House…

News

Kingston’s only flower shop up for sale

KINGSTON — Rarely did her husband give her flowers. Occasionally he’d give them, but only if picked from the…

Downtown business owner Peggy Fiorini worries new all-way stop intersections could drive customers away from downtown.

News

Downtown stop signs a ‘nuisance’ to some

POULSBO — Eight new all-way stop intersections throughout Poulsbo’s downtown are earning mixed reviews nearly two weeks after…

Community members gathered in 2006 for the dedication ceremony of the remodel of Poulsbo Junior High

News

Poulsbo Middle School feels pain of bloated student population

POULSBO – Poulsbo Middle School is crowded. But it’s Breidablik Elementary students and their parents who are feeling…

Beginning March 13

Life

WHAT GOES ON | Kitsap A&E Calendar for the Week March 13-20

ARTS & CRAFTS CELTIC FIDDLING WORKSHOPS: Local fiddling master Jane Landstra (of Dancing Bow Studio and the Country…

Life

DIG THIS | While the weather’s still frightful, learning is delightful

It’s still chilly outside. At least it is while I’m writing this column. Never fear though, even if…