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Donald “Swa” Francois gives Teo Malatesta a fade at an outdoor barbershop.

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Strong roots: Kitsap community supports Black hair care

Trey Field-Bennett, a Bainbridge High School student, describes himself as a “hat guy — but not by choice.”

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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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‘Fix Our Ferries’ town halls return

The doors to the 2025 legislative session opened Jan. 13, and Kitsap County state Rep. Greg Nance of…

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J62 traveling with the J19 matrilineal line.

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1st looks at Kitsap’s biggest baby seen at Point No Point

A 400-pound, 7-foot-long, orange-and-black newborn may have already set the record for Kitsap’s largest baby of the year,…

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A Navy optometrist administers a slit lamp eye exam, a routine procedure that is difficult to obtain for United members in Kitsap County.

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Kitsap could lose last hospital in United negotiations

Patients are finding themselves in a care desert

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Flu down; whooping cough up; budget OK’d

Winter is coming, and it’s bringing some colds — but Kitsap is seeing higher rates of some colds…

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Places to share a meal with neighbors on Thanksgiving

For many folks, the best part of Thanksgiving is sharing a warm hearty meal with loved ones. When…

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Fall food drives in Kitsap give back to all, even givers

As the holiday season approaches, thoughts turn to quality time with loved ones, the onset of cozy season,…

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Kitsap youth can apply for grants for climate projects

The climate crisis will define the lives of young people around the globe. That’s why the sooner they…

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Oran Root

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GOP county commission hopefuls the same, but different

Either way the vote goes, Kitsap County is getting a longtime Republican resident with military roots on its…

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Travis Couture

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Healthcare, public safety key differences in 35th District

Constituents in the 35th legislative district may span three counties and several of Washington’s biggest industries, but their…

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Greg Nance

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4 want to be state rep. position 2

Editor’s note: Candidates for the state’s 23rd Legislative District, Position 2 were given 250 words to explain to…

Tarra Simmons

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3 in running for 23rd district position 1

Editor’s note: Candidates for the state’s 23rd Legislative District Position 1 were given 250 words to explain to…