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This year’s NKHS Joe Schandera Award nominees: Talitha Aban

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North Kitsap, Kingston high athletes recognized at awards banquets

Student-athletes at both North Kitsap and Kingston high schools received nods of recognition this week. Fueled by the…

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North Kitsap School Briefs

Updates from schools and school events in the North Kitsap region.

Members of the NKHS Heritage Festival winning band groups from left to right: junior Erica Dowden

News

North Kitsap bands dominate at California music festival

The five sections of the North Kitsap High School band know how to jam and can bring down…

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Kingston officials want more public input on city’s ‘to-do’ list

Kingston residents’ voices are sought to help prioritize items on the town’s future “to-do” list. After a six-month-long…

This year’s Viking Fest carnival was situated in the King Olaf lot next to Martha & Mary.

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Viking Fest draws near-record highs for attendance, but funding at all-time low

The numbers are in for the 2008 Viking Fest celebration, and in more ways than one it’s shaping…

Teething squirrel probable culprit of Monday morning Poulsbo blackout

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Teething squirrel probable culprit of Monday morning Poulsbo blackout

The Viking City got a taste of the Viking Age Monday morning during a one-hour power outage. And…

The Little Mo is now floating without a problem after sinking last week at a private Keyport Marina.

News

Keyport oil spill cleanup complete

The “Little Mo” has resurfaced from the depths after sinking and leaking roughly 25 gallons of oil into…

Kindergartner Dylan Brownd pleas to the sun to finally shine down on her.

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Vinland elementary students prove Poulsbo’s got talent

Friday afternoon in the Vinland Elementary gym it looked like an “American Idol” or a “So You Think…

Heavy combat fighter Aephen of Eppelhurst battles during the Saturday tourney at Port Gamble. The local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism sponsored the annual Medieval Faire.

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Port Gamble Medieval Fair takes attendees back in time

It’s embarrassing being caught naked in public. Just like a terrible nightmare, those new to Port Gamble’s Medieval…

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Delays expected, ongoing throughout North Kitsap

Motorists may encounter delays of up to 20 minutes during peak commute times on Hansville Road, between the…

Left: Bainbridge-based author David Guterson.

Life

Guterson goes into the woods with “The Other”

Esteemed local author will give reading and

News

North Kitsap car show to benefit Relay for Life

The 2nd Annual North Kitsap Car and Motorcycle Show, benefiting the North Kitsap Relay for Life for the…

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Kingston creates festival around Paddle Kitsap

Paddle Kitsap, a two-day, fully supported paddle Aug. 1-2 along 36.5 nautical miles of shoreline beginning in Port…

Above: Elizabeth Reed Smith at work magnifying glass in one hand

Life

Gallery at Grace gets forested

New works from local pen-and-inkstress Elizabeth Reed Smith to hang through June.

Greatness, thy name is Neil Peart

Life

Greatness, thy name is Neil Peart

There’s something almost indescribable about being in the presence of greatness. And I have been in that presence.

Above: Elizabeth Reed Smith at work magnifying glass in one hand

Life

Gallery at Grace gets forested

New works from local pen-and-inkstress Elizabeth Reed Smith to hang through June.

One of the most famed places in American music — the Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall.

Life

Cappella choir off to Carnegie

Founder and director Stephanie Charbonneau signs off after 10 years.

News

Poulsbo set to party for the MSC

Liberty Bay Books hosts second annual fundraiser for the Marine Science Center.

Opinion

KFC: An ancient Chinese tradition

Last week, Don and I stopped at the Colonel’s in Poulsbo for a quick bite. It reminded me…

Opinion

Free this month? Go out and make a new friend

The dictionary says a friend is ‘one with whom a person shares mutual affection, respect and regard. A…