News

Democrats will caucus Sept. 11 to prioritize candidates for state House appointment

Kitsap County Democrats will convene a special caucus on Sept. 11 to select three recommended candidates to complete…

The Aug. 5 North Kitsap Herald ... two sections

Business

Part 1 of ‘Ghost Streams’ series is top story in Aug. 5 Herald

The Aug. 5 North Kitsap Herald consists of 32 pages in two sections, in addition to USA Weekend,…

'Ghost Streams

News

Water typing resources page | Ghost Streams

Water typing maps, links and resources, and photos from North Kitsap streams.

News

Kingston man had recovered from 2001 car wreck to become experienced skydiver

A Kingston man who died in a skydiving accident July 30 in Flathead County, Mont. had rebounded from…

'Ghost Streams

Opinion

About our series, ‘Ghost Streams’ | Editorial

Today, we launch a series, “Ghost Streams.” During the course of the series, we invite you to comment…

Jamie Glasgow of the Wild Fish Conservancy displays a juvenile trout – likely a cutthroat – netted in a incorrectly mapped section of Finn Creek in Hansville. Stream stretches misplaced on state maps may not be protected.

News

Unmapped creeks go unprotected | Ghost Streams

Water typing maps — created by the state Department of Natural Resources and relied on by most local…

At 30

Life

Buckle up—there may be turbulence or rudeness ahead

At 30,000 feet, air travel seems to bring out the worst in people.

The grave of Charles W. Baker

News

After 101 years, Civil War veteran’s grave gets a headstone

A new headstone stands in First Lutheran Church’s cemetery, one that has waited for 101 years. We have…

Jack Kemper (vocals/guitar)

Life

Young rock group Those Guys is getting a following — and gigs

When Those Guys get on stage and play, the music may sound similar to the classic rock you…

James Mayo

News

New James Mayo mural graces Front Street in downtown Poulsbo

That big, plain, green wall was bugging Bill Austin. “It was crying out for something,” the sign maker,…

Sports

Running series continues, golf tournament end of August; September

Sports Briefs

Chuck Strahm stands with Michael Galloway’s coaster car. Strahm and Michael built the coaster together as part of a new volunteer program to help kids build their own coasters.

Sports

Hansville Coaster Games prepares to roll

An expected larger crowd will enjoy a more balanced track at this year’s event on Benchmark Avenue.

Business

Late filing penalties waived following computer slowdown

Employers will not be penalized for late online filing of an industrial insurance quarterly report following a recent…

Life

A man and his truck; Poulsbo resident John Olson writes his adventure in the book “Down John’s Road”

Poulsbo resident John Olson writes his adventure in the book "Down John's Road"

The call of the sea. Kitsap paddlers take to the water this weekend.

Life

Paddle Kitsap is this weekend | Kitsap Week

The fourth annual Paddle Kitsap glides across Puget Sound

Delicious

News

East side of Kitsap County closed to shellfishing because of red tide

Shrimp and crab are not included in this closure, but crabs should be cleaned prior to cooking, and…

News

Fjord Drive should be repaired and both lanes open in November

Fjord Drive should be repaired and both lanes open in November. The Poulsbo Public Works Department is advertising…

Obituaries

Treva V. Kragen

Treva Viola Kragen died peacefully in Poulsbo, WA, on August 2nd, 2011. At 93 years old, she went…

Traditional dances can be ceremonial and prayerful

News

‘It gives our people the opportunity to be proud of who we are’

2011 Canoe Journey ends at Swinomish; 2012 Journey will be hosted by Squaxin Island

Opinion

Make your vote count on Aug. 16 | Editorial

Voter turnouts have historically been low in Kitsap County’s primary elections, with elections decided by one-third of registered…