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Wagner filling in as principal at Poulsbo Elementary

Doug Wagner is filling in for Claudia Alves as principal of Poulsbo Elementary School. The North Kitsap School…

The Jan. 31 North Kitsap Herald: 56 pages in four sections

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Annexation outcry, 911 failure, PTA finances among top stories

Residents tell the Poulsbo Port Commission why they're opposed to annexation. County and state officials investigate why efforts…

The Taprock Grill in Poulsbo has been converted to an Elmer's restaurant.

Business

Poulsbo’s Taprock Grill becomes Elmer’s Restaurant Feb. 1

The restaurant location off of Highway 305 in Poulsbo Village is owned by Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. The company…

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Community donates $73K to Neighbor Aid

The total raised is the second highest in six years.

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Gordon PTA finances under review

A panel of PTA members conducted a review of Gordon Elementary PTA’s finances Jan. 17, after some discrepancies…

Sean Hails has taken the reins of the Columbia Winery after years of management changeover.

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Columbia Winery finds new leader, stability | Kitsap Week

Columbia Winery has had a trying dozen years. The longtime Washington winery has changed hands three times since…

Kathy Swartz caught this sight of an Evening Grosbeak.

Life

Annual Backyard Bird Count begins Feb. 14 | Kitsap Week

If your family enjoys watching birds at your backyard feeders — or anywhere else, for that matter —…

Kitsap's Alpha Comics organizes a comic

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NW comic show lands at Kitsap Mall | Kitsap Week

The Pacific Northwest Comic, Toy and Gaming Show will be at the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale on Feb.…

Kingston's Hep Replacements recorded a tribute song to the Seahawks in honor of their upcoming Superbowl game.

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Kingston band writes Seahawks tribute song | Kitsap Week

Hep Replacements want New Jersey to know that "The 12th Man's a comin'"

Closet Transfer employee Marilee Mills wore her NFC championship T-shirt to work Jan. 30.

Business

Downtown businesses showing their Seahawks pride | Slideshow

The support for the Seattle football team has continued to grow throughout the season.

Gamble Bay Coffee closed after being hit by what is believed to have been a semi-truck

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Port Gamble coffee stand closed after being knocked off of its foundation

Owner believes a large truck hit the business while performing a U-turn on Highway 104, Jan. 24.

Joe Prevost

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Residents speak out against port district annexation

The Port of Poulsbo has entertained the idea of expanding its boundaries for nearly one year. Little, if…

Ash Daignault reviews his call list showing how many times he unsuccessfully called 911 on his cell phone. Looking on is Ally Mae

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Unsuccessful calls to 911 spark multi-agency investigation

Local, state and federal emergency management officials take 911 access seriously. So, when Ash and Angie Daignault of…

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Expanded bleachers coming to Buc Field

There won't be as many people forced to stand or find their own seating at Buc Field in…

Otto McElbain and his dog Big Boy enjoy the fire in Millersylvania State Park near Olympia. McElbain has been homeless since August 2013 and finds the Discover Pass fee to be “very reasonable.”

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State Parks hopes Discover Pass can close funding gap

With a budget shortfall as a result of reduced support from the state's general fund, Washington State Parks…

Rep. Norma Smith

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Proposed bill would give social media users a digital eraser button

The proliferation of social networking sites and online media has created a flood of personal information in the…

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Bill would limit some prisoners’ access to courts in certain civil cases

House Bill 2102 would require a criminal convicted of a serious violent offense to seek permission from the…

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New GMO-labeling bill fails to appease fish farms

Fish farms in Washington are still not happy with an updated bill that intends to label transgenic fish.…

Victor Palencia owns Vino La Monarcha

Life

Resolve to enjoy great, value-minded reds | Kitsap Week

Great Northwest Wine: As Washington grows and solidifies its position as the country’s No. 2 wine-producing state while…

Chip Hanauer

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Bring your boat to Poulsbo cruise-in | Kitsap Week

One of the most successful hydroplane racers in that sport’s history has organized a winter boat rendezvous that…