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U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, poses with members of Women’s March Kitsap at his town hall meeting Aug. 9, in the North Kitsap Auditorium. (Terryl Asla/Kitsap News Group)

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Domestic concerns dominate Kilmer’s town hall meeting

POULSBO — Issues close to home — health care, jobs, climate and the economy — were among the…

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Meet Congressman Kilmer on Aug. 9 at North Kitsap Auditorium

POULSBO — U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Gig Harbor, will meet with residents in a town hall meeting 5:30-7…

“I had major surgery on my foot,” Jintronix participant John Oleson said Aug. 2. “This program is really positive. There are a lot of different exercises and diversity to it. It’s really helping me with balance and movement.” (Sophie Bonomi/Kitsap News Group)

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Video games are helping improve quality of rehabilitation

Martha & Mary now using Jintronix, an innovative therapy program

After years of effort, flood-prone house coming down

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After years of effort, flood-prone house coming down

POULSBO — A flood-prone house next to Dogfish Creek will soon be gone.

Windermere Real Estate’s Poulsbo office spent June 9 at Eli’s Place, which provides supportive housing for domestic violence survivors. The volunteers cleaned the roof, painted, landscaped the grounds, and made interior repairs. (Contributed photo)

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Windermere Real Estate Poulsbo makes improvements at Eli’s Place

POULSBO — Lost in the files but very much worth reporting:

Cats will take over three city halls in Kitsap for a day: Poulsbo on Aug. 8, Bainbridge Island on Aug. 15 and Port Orchard on Aug. 29. Fiona Margo / Courtesy photo

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Meet Port Orchard’s fuzzy new politicians at Aug. 29 ‘Kitty Hall’

PORT ORCHARD — From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 29, there’ll be all new politicians in the…

If it makes smoke, don’t do it

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If it makes smoke, don’t do it

Fire hazard and clean air burn bans are in effect. Violating the law could cost you $1,000 fine.

“My experience with the Ford Interceptor has been very positive,” Poulsbo Police Chief Dan Schoonmaker said. “Especially with the all-wheel drive model … As you well know, there is not a flat spot anywhere around here. Having AWD assures we can get around regardless of rain or sleet.” (Ford Motor Company)

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Poulsbo buying nine new vehicles; cost $460,000

POULSBO — Poulsbo residents can expect soon to see new city police vehicles appearing on the streets —…

Michael Lunn is interviewed by Poulsbo Police Officer Gary Westerfield after the alleged assault at Lunn’s home. Lunn said he swung at the alleged victim after the man entered Lunn’s house; police believe the swinging started outside. (Poulsbo Police Department)

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Assault, or lawful defense? Jury will decide

POULSBO — Michael Lunn said he was asleep on his living room couch at about 1 a.m. on…

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Neighbors, fun and a film for National Night Out on Poulsbo waterfront

Join your neighbors at 6:30 p.m. today at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park

North Kitsap School Board: Worthington, Lockwood advance to general election

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North Kitsap School Board: Worthington, Lockwood advance to general election

POULSBO — April Ferguson ran hard for North Kitsap School Board District 3 — literally ran.

The two-story, 15,000- square-foot services center is designed to provide a central location for various services that are scattered throughout the county — services that are vital for those working to transform their lives. (Rice Fergus Miller)

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$100,000 gift for North Kitsap Fishline

A little closer to its funding goal for Comprehensive Services Center

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Some math of life | Tolman’s Tales

I have never been good at math. My two C’s in college were in math classes. As I…

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Appreciation for being part of a community | Tolman’s Tales

Life’s burdens are lightened having friends who care about what is going on in your life

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We are all living history books | Tolman’s Tales

I was putting a photo of my Aunt Lucille in the Family Tree file I am making for…

According to the Kitsap County Assessor’s Office online database, the owner of 19559 Viking Ave. NW owes three years in back taxes. (File photo)

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Deteriorating building’s condition goes unchecked

19559 Viking Ave. NW is on city and public health radar, but it goes unchecked

City of Poulsbo wants residents’ feedback on chipseal

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City of Poulsbo wants residents’ feedback on chipseal

Lund: “It’s cheaper to be proactive than reactive”

The crumbling sewer main was discovered as part of Poulsbo Public Works ongoing project to inspect and map the condition of all of the city’s sewer and stormwater pipes. Here, a city employee drives a remote camera robot down a small residential sewer line. Terryl Asla/Kitsap News Group

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Solution for what ails sewer line: A mile-long stent

Project will cost $1 million

You can call him “small” or “tiny,” but don’t call Diesel a pony. He’s a miniature horse. Think “Black Beauty” meets “Honey, I Shrunk the Kids.” He’s about the size of a large dog. He’s also very special because he was the first registered therapy horse in the Northwest, according to his trainer. Terryl Asla/Kitsap News Group

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Thursday is ‘Diesel Day’

At Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, patients and staff ask, “Is it ‘Diesel Day’ yet?”

From above, the profile of the vessel is clearly visible, including the bulbous bow to the right, the forward house and mast, equipment (likely crab pots) stacked amidships, the deck crane aft, and the skeg and rudder. (NOAA)

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Coast Guard: Sunken fishing boat believed found

Larry O’Grady of Poulsbo, the Destination’s engineer, was one of six crew members lost at sea