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Several local tribes share their songs and dances Friday during coastal sharing at Chief Seattle Days in Suquamish, which runs through the weekend.

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Chief Seattle Days runs through Sunday

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Washington State Ferries has awarded its first shipyard contract to Vigor for the conversion of up to three Jumbo Mark II-class ferries to hybrid-electric power.

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WSF awards contract to convert largest vessels to hybrid-electric

Washington State Ferries is celebrating a milestone on its journey to zero emissions by 2050, awarding its first…

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Sail Kingston Cove’s coach/safety boat was recently stolen from the Port of Kingston.

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Boat belonging to Sail Kingston Cove stolen

A boat belonging to Sail Kingston Cove was stolen Aug. 9, and the organization is exhausting all avenues…

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Local effort to help victims of Maui wildfires

Lee Paranada of Pape Rents has family in Maui affected by the deadly and destructive wildfires.

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The multi-trunk redwood off Mitchell Avenue.

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Port Orchard petition aimed at saving tree

A group headed by environmental activists is trying to save an old tree that could be cut down…

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Flames and smoke rise from the trees in Olalla.

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Community helps as firefighters battle flames in Port Orchard, Olalla

It was all hands on deck Aug. 14 for South Kitsap Fire and Rescue as crews battled two…

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Temps to reach 100; tips on keeping cool

Cooling centers open in many parts of Kitsap County

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The Bainbridge Island ferry dock.

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Kingston to get extra ferry to help during BI shutdown

And the winner is — drum roll please — Kingston.

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Rye and Barley perform at the Port Gamble Maritime Music Festival Aug 12.

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Maritime fest: Shanties keep workers in rhythm for task

The issue of “what shall we do with a drunken sailor” was pretty much settled in 1951 with…

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.

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BI council to study economics, groundwater Tuesday

The Bainbridge Island City Council will receive information on the economic alliance, and groundwater plan, and discuss the…

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BI criticizes state lawmakers, votes to hire lobbyist

Some Bainbridge Island City Council members criticized the area’s state lawmakers at a recent meeting when talking about…

Bainbridge Island is looking at reducing fees to encourage more affordable housing projects. File Photo

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BI drops fees to encourage affordable housing

The Bainbridge Island City Council plans to reduce land permit fees to encourage more affordable housing projects.