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Suquamish Elementary alumnus is now the school’s principal

Andra Murray, who attended Suquamish Elementary School before going on to graduate from North Kitsap High School and…

Saxophone players give an exuberant performance during the Viking Fest Parade May 16.

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Viking Fest Parade is a rousing hit | Slideshow

Hundreds of people flocked to Front Street in Poulsbo for the 46th annual Viking Fest Parade, May 16.

North Kitsap faced Fife for the district tournament. North Kitsap finished second with the Trojans securing first place.

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North Kitsap falls to Fife in baseball district final | Road to State

The North Kitsap baseball team lost to Fife in the 2A district title match on May 16 to…

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1 million Norwegians immigrated to U.S. between 1820 and 1920 | Viking Fest

Although Sweden sent more emigrants to the United States than any other Scandinavian country, Norway sent a greater…

Thorbjorn works on a traditional Norwegian wooden spoon

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Viking Fest Notebook | News and notes from Poulsbo’s annual celebration

In her Viking Fest welcome May 15, Mayor Becky Erickson said Viking Fest “speaks to our heritage, it…

The primary election is Aug. 4

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Some early winners in 2015 election

The election isn’t until fall but, barring any write-in candidacies, there are already some winners.

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Viking Fest continues through weekend with parade, entertainment, contests | Viking Fest

The 47th annual Viking Fest got under way on May 15 and continues through the weekend with the…

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Get to know the candidates in the 2015 election | In Our Opinion

The winners of the Nov. 3 election will work for you. Get to know the candidates. Your vote…

Megan Cragg returns a serve during the conference meet

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Next stop for Vikings tennis team: Regionals | Road to State

After finishing first in conference, it’s clear to see that the North Kitsap girls tennis team is filled…

Coach Jeff Weible said his 2015 Vikings have a camaraderie that reminds him of the state champion 1988 team. 'They all grew up playing together

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This team reminds coach of 1988 | Road to State

North Kitsap Vikings baseball coach Jeff Weible has seen the big stage. And he’s preparing his team to…

Viking Fest is May 15-17

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Viking Fest: A lot of new in old festival

This year’s Viking Fest is the 47th annual, but there is a lot that’s new to this celebration…

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North Kitsap’s Wallis advances to second round of league meet | Road to State

No. 1 singles Danya Wallis of North Kitsap handily beat Tessa Johnson of Kingston 6-0, 6-0 before beating…

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Candidate filing period ends May 15; primary election Aug. 4

Seventy-nine candidates had filed for 57 public offices countywide as of May 13. Expect more. Candidate filing ends…

The Shell oil-derrick ship Noble Discoverer is escorted by tugs past Point No Point en route to the Port of Everett

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Oil-drilling ship’s passage: Little notice here, but protests in Everett

The oil-drilling ship Noble Discoverer passed Point No Point around 2 p.m. May 12, generating little interest. But…

Members of the Poulsbo Historical Society board of directors pose around a restored codfish dory that is part of the collection of the new Poulsbo Maritime Heritage Museum

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Downtown Poulsbo is getting a new museum

Downtown Poulsbo will soon have a maritime heritage museum, adding to the cultural flavor of the historic district…

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Bruce Taylor

Bruce Glenn Taylor September 2, 1947 – May 13, 2015 Bruce Glenn Taylor, 67, of Poulsbo, WA passed…

Martha Dalhaus

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Martha Dalhaus

Martha Frances Dalhaus May 13, 2015 Martha “Marti” Frances Dalhaus-age 95, of Maryville, Tennessee, has gone home, Wednesday,…

Railing on the Agate Pass Bridge was damaged on May 5 by an errant trailer that broke free from a vehicle towing it across the bridge

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Repairs require Agate Pass Bridge lane closures May 30-31 | Update

o accommodate special events in Poulsbo and Bremerton, and next weekend’s Memorial Day holiday, the state Department of…

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Gelder gives ‘State of the County’ address at chamber luncheon May 13

Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder will give a "State of the County" address at the Greater Poulsbo Chamber…

The late Gladys Maxim of Poulsbo

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Know your Norse: Test your knowledge of Poulsbo and the cultural ties that bind | Kitsap Week

As Viking Fest nears — it’s May 15-17 — we present some things you should know about Nordic…