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New assistant Public Works superintendent named | The Poulsbo Beat

Keith Svarthumle, who was one of Lund’s foremen and a long-time PW employee, had been unofficially serving as…

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Cracking down on ‘scofflaws’: City hiring a code enforcement officer

City will hire code enforcement officer to help crack down on owners who don't keep their properties up…

The Kingston Middle School band is arguably one of the hardest-working bands around. In May

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KMS band performs in two countries in two days

The hardest-working band around might not be Modest Mouse or 5 Seconds Of Summer. The average age in…

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Unexpected cash in your account? It could be a scam

Poulsbo man returns unexpected $6,000 deposit in his bank account only to discover it was a scam. Now…

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Trump: the Republican Party’s creation | As It Turns Out

Here’s one more column regarding the focus of the Republican presidential primary: reality TV star Donald Trump.

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Summer fire preparation | North Kitsap Fire & Rescue

As of this writing, there are already several large wildland fires underway on the west (“wet”) side of…

Poulsbo Fire Department Battalion Chief Kurt Krech said the biggest wildfire danger to homes is not flames

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Fire officials: Wildfire can happen here

The Poulsbo Historical Society, Poulsbo Fire Department, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, and the Suquamish Tribe are partnering…

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Agencies, businesses test their disaster response June 7-8

The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management hosted a seminar June 1 describing the potential impact of a…

Lorraine Loomis

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Cooperation helps us survive | Being Frank

We know our relationship will be tested again in the years to come. But this year has shown…

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Fatal Fourth of July crash: Trial set for Jan. 17 in negligence lawsuit

Trial has been rescheduled for Jan. 17 in a lawsuit filed by the family of a man killed…

NKF&R Fire Chief Dan Smith was awarded the Dan Packer Fire Chief of the Year Award by his peers at the Washington Fire Chiefs annual convention in Spokane.  At right is Smith's wife

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NKF&R’s Smith named Fire Chief of the Year

Dan Smith, chief of North Kitsap Fire & Rescue, is Washington Fire Chiefs’ Chief of the Year. Smith…

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Suspect arrested for kidnapping, sex offenses

Bail has been set at $1 million for a 48-year-old Kingston man on charges of first-degree kidnapping and…

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280 sign teacher-support petitions; demand change in leadership

As of 10 a.m. June 2, almost 280 residents signed the “Support Change in NKSD Leadership” petition created…

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Search for new Poulsbo police chief begins June 15

Search for a new chief will take a new approach; officials will involve local police chiefs

Money has gone missing

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Auditors: evidence of theft, missing funds at Kingston port

State auditors identified $767 in lost receipts, 12 deletions of port transactions, and the theft of $79 in…

Obituaries

Douglas Makaiwi

Douglas A.K. Makaiwi April 24, 1948 – June 2, 2016 In Loving Memory of Douglas A.K. Makaiwi Douglas…

Martha & Mary CEO Chad Solvie visits with guests during Martha & Mary’s Generations of Care event

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Martha & Mary CEO Solvie leaving on June 1

Chad Solvie was in his 20s when he joined the staff of Martha & Mary. In the ensuing…

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Suspect in 1987 Poulsbo rape arrested in Oklahoma

A Poulsbo police detective’s work has led to the arrest of a male suspect in a 1987 rape.…

William Moore

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William Moore

William Lee Moore August 22, 1949 – May 26, 2016 William Lee (Bill) Moore of Port Ludlow, Washington,…

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Unexpected funds in your account? Beware

If you notice a direct deposit of $6,000 in your bank account, chances are good it’s a scam…