All Stories - Kitsap County

School bond will likely return in November

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

School board has until Aug. 11 to place bond on Nov. 3 ballot.

Many options, but no cheap fix for Bainbridge's beach sewer mains

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

The city comes out with rough estimates on sewer main repairs, but around the region similar repairs have been costly.

In the wake of Serenity House's demolition, a new home begins

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Refurbishment of the so called "Manzanita House" is under way and could open in September.

Patty Lent: Bremerton not just a ferry dock

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

Daugs: ‘It’s personal, not political’

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Editor’s note: The following is the second of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

Will Maupin, running on experience

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Editor’s note: This is the third of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

Grand Theft Auto: Central Kitsap

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Many people don’t think twice about leaving their vehicle unlocked, sometimes with the engine running, while they dash inside a store to pick up milk and bread.

County man arrested for conspiring to commit child rape

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Safety first

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

It’s the only time of year when average citizens turn into fireworks technicians.

SeattleTimes.com: Poulsbo man sentenced for cocaine smuggling

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

SeattleTimes.com reports that Evans Matan, a Poulsbo resident and former Kingston business owner, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Canada.

Village Green is beginning to be green

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Special Presentation: Q & A with Commissioner Bauer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Man+fireworks=love at first light

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Behind the fuse with the undisputed king and queen of Kitsap’s fireworks scene.

Poulsbo comprehensive plan available for review

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

National Weather Service warns of hot, dry weekend

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Geiger retiring, downtown pharmacy will close

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

A Port Orchard legend will ride into the sunset at the end of the month when local pharmacist Bob Geiger retires and closes his business.

Anonymous informer wants candidate’s financial dealings noted

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

County budget committee submits interim report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

A citizen’s committee formed to study how Kitsap County spends money and determine where to save has reached the one-year mark and will now work to fine tune its recommendations.

Exploring his island home, one swim at a time

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Diamonds capture Bainbridge Island Little League softball crown

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Mariners, Sox advance vie for Little League championship Friday

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:14 PDT

Strumming a sweet student-athlete tune

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

When Kesley Johnson is smothered in spiral notebooks and stacks of sports schedules, she “Gets Back.”

Bridge 2 Bridge: results

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Bucking success

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

With dust drifting across the arena floor, snot-blowing bulls shook cowboys like tambourines.

An incredible student-athlete duo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

The running joke between Carolyn Cross and Erin Curtis: Curtis is always right when they disagree because she’s a Cross-proclaimed genius, but Cross never admits it because she’s a gritty, perhaps stubborn, competitor.

Kitsap Pumas spin circles around Spiders

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Club posts highest single-match goal output in 6-1 victory over Spokane to remain undefeated in league play.

Pumas eye Northwest Division crown

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

As Kitsap Pumas forward Stephen Phillips was interviewed, teammates Matt Friesen and Mark Conrad snuck behind him, dousing his jersey with ice water.

Kingston swings for the lights

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Bayside sponsors soccer camp for July

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Kingston Middle School fielded some outstanding runners

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Summer events going along swimmingly at North Kitsap Pool

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Kingston ready to rollick once again

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

The Kingston Sk8 Rollick returns for the second year in a row.

North Kitsap’s Chisholm just trying to pay it forward

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

North Kitsap High School's 2009 coach of the year likes having a positive impact on local athletes.

SK's Tucker leaving Eastern for California junior college

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Running back says off-field issues played a role in his decision to transfer

Wolves' Osterdahl a model on, off the court(s)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Volleyball, basketball star plans to walk on with Gonzaga rowing team

Old school

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Former UW skipper Bob MacDonald, an SK resident, is spending his summer coaching Mariner fledglings

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:15 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

TIME, DATE, PLACE | Kitsap Happenings for the week July 3-10

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Despite lack of funding all the way around, Kitsap communities rally to offer free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.

The unexpected element of Coldnote

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Local funk/soul brothers slated for four shows in three days across the North End this weekend.

Nonprofit’s mission: Sharing the sea’s bounty

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Esther’s Fabrics: Still going strong after 50 years

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Bremerton's Stroller Strides helps get new moms back in shape

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

With the sun shining overhead and a family of ducks happily swimming along the waterfront, several moms and babies broke a sweat around Island Lake Wednesday morning.

Salazar joins Kitsap County Community Development Corporation board

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

The Kitsap County Community Development Corporation (KCCDC) added Kathy Salazar, owner and broker of Real Estate Connexion of Kitsap County, to its board.

Gambling on the housing market

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Scott Delhaute is afraid Silverdale will not be ready when the economy recovers.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Rieland awarded

From the floor up

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Dave Heeter knows his way around tile, carpet, vinyl and hardwood.

Port's paddle facility has slips for small craft

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Down at the Port: Under new management

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Mora Iced Creamery offers sweet treats for Kingston

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Costumers, community count at Poulsbo Flower Shoppe

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

She’s rolling in clover – make that, lavender

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

Susan Harrington escapes the corporate grind for a life of farming.

Firms offer first-time home buyer classes

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:16 PDT

County budget committee submits interim report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

A citizen’s committee formed to study how Kitsap County spends money and determine where to save has reached the one-year mark and will now work to fine tune its recommendations.

Marine service helps stranded boaters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

When a car breaks down, the driver can hail the nearest tow truck, or invoke the terms of a pre-arranged service plan to get on location assistance. Or they can wait by the roadside and hope to flag someone down for help.

18-year-old entrepreneur dogging it on SK waterfront

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

An eclectic, electric Fourth

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Get your bearings with a list of this year's Fourth events.

Sound Food's ferry farm stand targets local commuters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

The popular ferry farm stand has returned for it's second year, providing fresh local produce to Kitsap commuters.

Photo | Summer paddle

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

All for a cure

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Kathy Gallaher sat patiently as Lew Roberts drew a small amount of blood from her arm.

Photo Slideshow | Washington Youth Academy Graduation

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Independence Day

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Bright, booming fireworks aren’t the only Fourth of July show in town.

Former Miss Kitsap: Out of Africa

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

African villagers have no problem waiting.

Change-of-value notices to be mailed to property owners

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Celebrating the red, white and blue

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Bright, booming fireworks aren’t the only Fourth of July show in town.

Flotsam and Jetsam awards scholarships, grants

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Wooden electric festival

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Spinal Column: Employees with “back smarts” might move boss to the head of the class

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:17 PDT

Threading an international bond through quilting, cookies

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Scene & Heard: Swing for the Lights fundraiser nears lighting goal

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Scene & Heard: Fix up

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Hot dog stand opens at county building

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Visitors to the Kitsap County administration building got a surprise on Monday in the form of a new lunch option — a stand that serves the same hot dogs available at thousands of locations in New York City.

SKFR welcomes new firefighters, paramedics

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Windermere office helps South Kitsap woman living off the grid

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Andrea Hope’s only source of electricity is a yellow extension cord that trails out her bathroom window to her neighbor’s house.

Cartoon, July 3, 2009

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

This Fourth, get the latest on Winslow Way | Guest Column | Christopher Wierzbicki

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Attending church each week helps turn him right side up | Interfaith Column | July 3

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Letters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

In exploring a new country, I have discovered myself

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Editor’s Note: This is the final column in the series from Bremerton Rotary exchange students Adriana Alexander and Grant Clarridge.

Early learning prevents dropout and crime

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

This month in Kitsap County and across the state, thousands of students are graduating from high school. Families are celebrating this important educational milestone with their sons and daughters and are looking forward to taking the next step on their life’s journey, be it post-secondary education, public service or a job. These young men and women have bright futures and the promise of being productive, contributing members of society.

Letters

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Feedback

Budding group of grads looks to future

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

If anyone needs an antidote to all the negative things that are said about our youth, the state of our education and who will take up the reins of the future, they just need to attend their local high school graduation ceremony.

Early learning prevents dropout and crime

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

On Kingston Time: Kingston Fourth of July missing its Fanny

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

The Buc Stops Here: Happy Fourth of July, Buccaneers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

This N' That: A perfect day

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Guest column: Early learning prevents high school dropout and crime

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Fourth of July is a time for fun and safety

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

The light of community shines all around us

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Communities, too, can benefit from the power of transformational love

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Delilah's gesture deserves gratitude, not guff

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Housing slump taxes taxing districts

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Clear inspiration on a car window | Letters | July 3

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Near a beach? Do your part to pick up | Letters | July 3

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Spending more, getting less health coverage | Letters | July 3

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:18 PDT

Green drinks, concerts, movies in Downtown Bremerton

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

The end is not near (except for some government officials)

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Before we start jumping out of windows or forming bread lines over the current “down” economic news, it might be better to spend some time understanding how we got here and what fixes are available. To find the source of the problem, rather than the obvious symptoms, we need to work backwards.

Thanks for your help

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Small farmers being ignored in Kitsap County

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Leave fireworks to the professionals

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Home valuations don't make sense

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Firefighter breakfast raises cash for assistance fund

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Race for the cure continues

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

If it's not in the Constitution, it’s not a right

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Church, state should remain separate

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT

Maybe we can cap and trade Inslee, Dicks

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:12:19 PDT