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Sewer rates in Kitsap expected to increase over next few years

Sewer rates could be going up 6.3% soon in Kitsap County.

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Riders embark on their journey during the 2022 Kitsap Color Classic.

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Kitsap Color Classic an ode to area’s fall beauty

29th edition of bike ride Sept. 24

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Susan Ann of Poulsbo completed the Salish 100 in her small rowboat in July.

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Local conquers Salish 100 in solo rowboat to honor her dog

Susan Ann of Poulsbo has been an avid rower since college, but it was the death of her…

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Each tree is 50 feet tall.

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Test your courage at Kingston’s new tree-climbing park

A new tree-climbing park has opened in Kingston behind the Village Green Community Center, offering guests, young and…

Canoe races are always a popular event at Chief Seattle Days. Suquamish Tribe courtesy photos

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Lots to see and do at this year’s Chief Seattle Days

The Suquamish Tribe will be hosting Chief Seattle Days Aug. 18-20.

A rendering of the new North Kitsap Service Center. Kitsap County courtesy photos

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Work set to begin on new NK Service Center

Facility expected to be complete by March 2025

The cougar that was killed in North Kitsap. DFW courtesy photo

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DFW shoots cougar after 17 livestock killings

A 185-pound male cougar was shot and killed recently in North Kitsap by a Department of Fish and…

Dr. Michael Watson, a practicing family physician in Kitsap County. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group

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KPHD: Healthcare costs, access a ‘crisis’ in Kitsap

The Kitsap Public Health District board July 11 declared high healthcare costs and insufficient access to healthcare a…

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Daniel Charles Svoboda wears a shirt stating “It is not ok to be gay” at the July 5 Poulsbo City Council meeting.

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Man wears anti-gay shirt to Poulsbo council meeting

While Pride flags were displayed in Poulsbo during the month of June, one person voiced displeasure and wore…

Kingston Middle School band director Jeff Haag and his wife Kathleen dance to 'Louie Louie' as his final sendoff. NKSD courtesy photos

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KMS band director bids farewell to program he built

Kingston Middle School band director Jeff Haag is retiring after 30 years in the North Kitsap School District,…

Some of the merchandise that is being sold at Kingston businesses to help with the rising costs of fireworks. Kingston 4th of July Committee courtesy photo

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Kingston 4th of July fireworks back on; alternate vendor found

Merchandise, donations, fundraiser to help with cost

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Even with Oscars over, acclaimed films set to be released

With the Oscars occurring a few weeks back, some may think it’s the end of “movie season” but…

KCSO deputy Aaron Baker with K-9 Odin. Courtesy Photos

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Nose separates new Kitsap K-9 from the pack

Police dogs are valuable for many reasons, such as de-escalating potential use-of-force situations as well as tracking evidence…