The Aug. 26 North Kitsap Herald and KitsapWeek are available now in stores and at newsstands — two sections

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Superintendent search, Courtesy Ford’s closure among top stories in Aug. 26 Herald

Garth Hudson of The Band headlines at this weekend's Port Gamble Rock 'n' Blues Festival. That's the top…

You'll pay 2.5 percent more to ride the state ferry

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State Transportation Commission adopts ferry fare changes, surcharge

You'll pay 2.5 percent more to ride the state ferry, in addition to a 25 cent surcharge, come…

Musician Eric Fridrich will perform a the festival this weekend. His organization Savor the Sound helps to fund music education for children.

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Savor the Sound is the beneficiary of the Port Gamble Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival | Kitsap Week

Funds raised at the Port Gamble Rock ‘n’ Blues Festival will be donated to Savor the Sound.

My version of Grandma Jennings' blackberry pie won't win any beauty contests

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Grandma Jennings’ Blackberry Pie | Kitsap Week

With the blackberries beginning to ripen, now's the time for homemade pie.

After a cold and wet summer

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If summer had a taste, it would be blackberry-flavored | Kitsap Week

Blackberries are ripening in Kitsap.

Garth Hudson

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A rockin’ weekend in Port Gamble | Kitsap Week

The inaugural Port Gamble Rock 'n' Blues Festival takes place Aug. 27-28.

Rick and John Hern had hopes an economic upswing would be soon forthcoming when this photo was taken in February 2009. Rick

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Courtesy Ford is closing after 30 years, cites economic downturn

Courtesy Ford, once the anchor of the Viking Way auto row, is closing after almost 30 years of…

Kitsap County Fair and Stampede runs Aug. 24-28.

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Kickin’ it at the Kitsap Fair | Kitsap Week

Hold on to your boots —the annual event kicks off Aug. 24.

The Port of Kingston will use $977

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$764K grant for SoundRunner will be used to improve docking, fueling for passenger ferries

The Port of Kingston will use $977,000 in federal and matching funds to docking and fueling for the…

This year's Best of North Kitsap is included in the Aug. 19 Herald

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2011 ‘Best of North Kitsap’ is in this week’s Herald

The 2011 Best of North Kitsap, a special 20-page section, is included in the Aug. 19 North Kitsap…

The North Kitsap Vikings football team runs drills during the first day of practice Wednesday.

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Back on the gridiron

Kingston Buccaneers and North Kitsap Vikings gear up for the 2011-12 season

The North Kitap Ballistic 00 BU-11 soccer team took first place last weekend.

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North Kitsap U11 soccer club wins championship

Ballistic soccer took home a trophy during team’s first tournament last weekend

North Kitsap School Board candidates Scott Henden and Val Torrens won the Aug. 16 primary election and advance to the Nov. 8 general election.

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North Kitsap School Board: Henden, Torrens advance to Nov. 8 general election

Scott Henden and Val Torrens were the two top vote-getters in the primary election for North Kitsap School…

Ask Erin

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Ask Erin: How to avoid political debates with Aunt Frida | Kitsap Week

How to avoid political debates.

Marilyn Gremse

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Pencils + paper = high cost for students | Kitsap Week

The cost of school supplies can be a financial burden for some families.

Slug season starts Saturday in Kingston | FAB Spotlight | August

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Slug season starts Saturday in Kingston | FAB Spotlight | August

The hunt begins Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. Maps and instructions are available at the Kingston Chamber parking…

The Chief Seattle Days Parade was held Saturday morning on Suquamish Way.

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Downtown Suquamish packed as Chief Seattle Days continues

The 101st annual Chief Seattle Days Celebration lasts through Sunday at the House of Awakened Culture and the…

Walt Elliott and Jerry Kirschner ... leading in early primary election returns for Port of Kingston Commission.

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Port of Kingston Commission: Elliott, Kirschner advance from primary

As of Wednesday evening, Walt Elliott had tallied 43.28 percent of votes, with 264. Jerry Kirschner was second…

Scott Henden and Val Torrens ... leading in early primary election results for North Kitsap School Board.

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North Kitsap School Board: Henden, Torrens leading in early returns

Scott Henden and Val Torrens were the two top vote-getters in early results in the primary election for…

'Ghost Streams

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North Kitsap stream survey results ‘shocking’ | Ghost Streams

By now, the discovery of untyped streams is no longer surprise for Wild Fish Conservancy staff and their…