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Fireworks lit up the night sky over Liberty Bay during Poulsbo’s Third of July celebration.

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Thunder rolls through Tiny Town

Weekend sun brings big numbers after tough start.

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A familiar new face

Superintendent Rick Jones raps on his first week, issues and goals.

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‘Big box’ businesses benefit Poulsbo’s economy

The looming three-word catch phrase is one many small towns have come to dread: big box store. Corporate…

Life

The virtues of Beethoven and riverside meditation

Lying reclined on a picnic blanket with my hands beneath my head, staring up past the treetops where…

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Bainbridge is in bloom, two decades and counting

It’s an exciting weekend up ahead for avid gardeners. The long-anticipated 20th anniversary Bainbridge in Bloom garden tour…

The hay bales on the upper deck of the barn are quite possibly the best seats in the house at the Olympic Music Festival.

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The virtues of Beethoven and riverside meditation, not far from Kitsap

What’s Up goes Beyond Kitsap with a peaceful getaway to a barn in a field near Quilcene for…

Tacoma native

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WEEKEND WROCK | Tacoma songbird Vicci Martinez, free show at the Clearwater

Kitsap softcore: Vicci Martinez back at the Clearwater, Alligators in Bremerton, gypsy jazz at the Island Gallery.

A doctor of the six-string — Michael Powers.

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Silverdale’s alive with the sound of healing

Seventh Annual Care to Jazz Festival relocates to the Silverdale Beach Hotel, brings in favorites Michael Powers and…

Obituaries

Kathryn Denson

Kathryn Denson, 84 Kathryn Denson of Hansville died July 7 at Harrison Medical Center. She was 84. Denson…

Poulsbo’s Wilderness Park: the acreage is abloom with nature’s best.

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Heaven is a place on earth, and it’s in Poulsbo

It’s lunchtime and finally sunny. A jaunt into nature’s bounty is an ideal way to spend a free…

Obituaries

Bertha Gwynn

Bertha Gwynn, 84 Bertha Gwynn, the youngest of 12 children, was born April 28, 1924, in Yelm. She…

Letters to the Editor

Why is Kitsap paying for Hansville signs? | North Kitsap Letters to the Editor

Letters from readers of the North Kitsap Herald.

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Kitsap’s ‘TeenScreen’ not the silver bullet its billed as

I am writing in response to a May 28 article, “Saving Lives One Teen at a Time.” John…

Opinion

WSF talked, didn’t listen at Bainbridge meeting | Val Torrens

Attending information-gathering meetings can be very educational. It can tell a lot about the organization seeking the input.…

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Poulsbo drivers friendly, roads and bike lanes so-so

POULSBO —  Poulsbo’s road riding report cards are in. The drivers: friendly. The roads and bike lanes: slightly…

Fishline Food Bank Director Karen Timken shows the food bank’s storage in this file photo. Fishline’s thrift shop is hosting a half-price sale on all clothing from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today. All proceeds will benefit Fishline.

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North Kitsap Community Calendar | July 5

Events happening in the North Kitsap community.

Miss Poulsbo Amy Stadshaug will compete for the Miss Washington title this week.

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Reigning Miss Poulsbo gets second shot at Miss Washington Pageant

Miss Poulsbo Amy Stadshaug is already one leg up on the Miss Washington competition next week in Tacoma.…

Kitsap Bluejackets #16 Doug Buser dives back to first base in a attempted pick off play.  Buser stole second on the next pitch against Moses Lake on Tuesday.

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Green River, Olympic College rivals unite in Kitsap dugout

On the state baseball map, Silverdale is proving the middle ground between Bremerton’s Olympic College and Auburn’s Green…

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Bainbridge man scratches self in attempt to hide assault

A 24-year-old Bainbridge Island man is suspected of scratching his own arms to show police his sister hurt…

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Marines honored for Viking Fest parade entry | North Kitsap News Briefs

The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce recently honored a group of Marines for their Viking Fest parade entry.…