Obituaries
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:…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…