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State unemployment holds steady in November

The state’s unemployment rate held steady in November at 6 percent, according to the Employment Security Department.

Charlotte Bourgeois gets set to throw the shot put. Courtesy photo

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BHS athletes happier being able to workout

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, prep athletes have not been able to compete so far this school year.

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One of Rick Hartman’s most-successful toys is the thumb wrestling ring, which was featured on The Ellen Show in 2007. For more on Mr. Toymaker, see Page 13.

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Toy Guy delights BI students just before Christmas

One of the benefits of online learning at Wilkes Elementary School in Bainbridge Island is that every once…

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School helps Santa with toy drive for kids in need

School received well over 150 donations of toys

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4 Poulsbo cops back after COVID quarantine

Four Poulsbo police officers are coming to the end of their 14-day quarantine after being in close contact…

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53 more in Kitsap test positive for COVID-19

N. Kitsap nears 600; S. Kitsap over 1,000

Santa chats with two boys about their Christmas wishes. KPark/NKH

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Pre-Schoolers have special visit with Santa

The COVID-19 pandemic has robbed many children and families of holiday traditions, such as a visit with Santa,…

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COVID vaccines, flattening curve indicate hope statewide

Positive news has been hard to come by in 2020 with the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic dominating headlines, but…

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State eases restrictions on in-person learning

The state has revised its guidance for schools that wish to return to in-person learning, significantly changing the…

The Port of Poulsbo's breakwater encircles much of the Poulsbo marina. KPark/NKH

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Breakwater will add 62 slips, maybe small cruise ships

The Port of Poulsbo has applied for a Shoreline Conditional Use permit with the City of Poulsbo to…

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Another COVID-related death confirmed, 31 total

Over the past two weeks, Kitsap County’s positive case rate per 100,000 residents is 223.4

A total of 3,900 doses arrived at the UW on Monday. Courtesy photo

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1st COVID-19 vaccines arrive in state

The first shipment of Pfizer/BioNTech reached Washington Monday, and doses will be adminstered beginning this week.

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Attacks, resignations at BI council meeting

Brenda Fantroy-Johnson takes Kol Medina’s place