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Patty Lent: Bremerton not just a ferry dock

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 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’

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

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

County man arrested for conspiring to commit child rape

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

Port takes hard look at SEED’s cost

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

At a four-hour meeting outlining the Port of Bremerton’s next three years Tuesday, Chief Financial Officer Becky Swanson shared some sobering facts about how much money it will take to grow the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) project.

Former Miss Kitsap: Out of Africa

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

African villagers have no problem waiting.

WASL migrates to Web despite slow economy

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s plan to move state testing online has come to fruition.

Grand Theft Auto: Central Kitsap

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 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 budget committee submits interim report

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 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.

Port hires former Kitsap Sun editor

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:08 PDT

The Port of Bremerton has contracted with former Kitsap Sun editor Scott Ware to serve as its communications manager for six months.

Strumming a sweet student-athlete tune

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

Bridge 2 Bridge: results

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Bucking success

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

Pumas eye division crown

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

Student-athlete of the year

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Shoot-Out aims high for charity

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Organizers are chalking up last-minute X’s and O’s and lacing their high-tops for the Silverdale Beach Hotel’s annual summer basketball tournament, the 3-on-3 Silverdale Shoot-Out.

Spiders get tangled in Kitsap Pumas' web

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

Youth get their kicks with the Kitsap Pumas

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

With their smiles stretching sideline to sideline, more than 40 young soccer players dug their cleats into the spongy grass at Gordon Field.

Slaughter County Roller Vixens bring roller derby to Kitsap

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

With her blonde hair billowing and roller skates squealing, Wendy Vermeers glides through a pack of elbow-throwing competitors.

‘No. 1 fan’ combines family with sport

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Crinkled ticket stubs and faded game-day programs cling to a wall inside Mama Bear’s den.

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Kitsap happenings for the week July 3-10

Something for free: Community concerts and outdoor movies

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

The red, white and green of Independence Day

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

With the Fourth fast approaching, fireworks stands are again abuzz while patrons look for money to burn.

What's Up for the Fourth | Parades, Fireworks and Festivals about Kitsap

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

What goes on this weekend: Poulsbo gets down a day early, Fathoms of Fun roll on in Port Orchard, plus a traditional Fourth on Fourth Street in Bremerton, a 'Green' Old Fourth on Bainbridge and more.

Celebrating silent film and the Lynwood's 73rd with Dennis James

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

World renowned organist Dennis James returns to accompany the Bainbridge Island theater's 73rd anniversary.

KRL to show free screening of 'Twilight'

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

INDEPENDENTLY SPEAKING | Movies, despite their ubiquity, are an art form

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Craig Smith, author of Independently Speaking, is a part owner of the Kingston Firehouse.

Jon Auer, of the Posies, brings 'intimate' side to Bremerton

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Songsmiths Shawn Smith, Jon Auer and Lorelei come to Bremerton for a rare all-acoustic evening at Winterland, 9:30 p.m. June 26.

Local band Coldnote to kick off Clearwater's outdoor concert series

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Coldnote, which kicks off the Clearwater's Performances at the Passage series July 2, is the first Kitsap-local band (beyond the Kitsap-rooted Hell’s Belles) that’s been invited to play the Passage.

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

Photo Slideshow | 4th of July Downtown Bremerton

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

All for a cure

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

Photo Slideshow | Washington Youth Academy Graduation

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Independence Day

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

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

WA Youth Academy graduates take step toward productivity

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

The 83 first-ever cadets of the Washington Youth Academy have proven to themselves they can succeed in any system, no matter how monotonous it might be.

Suquamish Tribe looking to expand chinook season in Sinclair Inlet

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

In a few years, fishermen might be able to hit the water for chinook in Sinclair Inlet a month earlier than they can now.

Living the true ‘American Dream’

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Christoph Komla Ankuvie can explain the “American Dream” as well as anyone.

Kitsap Humane Society hires new executive director

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Bremerton High School Graduation

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

'Wings of Freedom' air show back in Bremerton

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

The Wings of Freedom World War II air show rolled into Bremerton Monday and ends today (Wednesday). Enjoy some visual fodder from the show.

Letters

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

In exploring a new country, I have discovered myself

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 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.

Go directly to jail — for babies

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Although I was not jury and executioner, I was still able to play judge.

Seeing the Fourth of July differently

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Tomorrow, July 4th, is the 233rd anniversary of an event that changed the world forever and brought new meaning to the dreams of men. While we all celebrate the day with parades, picnics and baseball games, do we really understand the significance of the events of July 4, 1776?

And they call the thing rodeo...

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Those feening for some bull-riding-dirt-flying-all-for-a-good-cause-fun, wait no more.

Letters

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

Stress of family caregiving can require outside support

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

One of the most stressful jobs around today isn’t found in corporate America. Rather, it’s a job that one in every four Americans wakes up to each morning. Can you guess what it is? It comes with the title, “family caregiver” — a role that brings significant rewards and equally significant challenges.

Make time to help your community

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:09 PDT

It is common practice in business and active organizations that when you have an important or time critical task, assign it to a busy person. While counter-intuitive, the reality is busy people are good time managers. They don’t find time to do things, they make time. That is an admirable characteristic that, when developed in a larger number of citizens, benefits both the individuals and the community as a whole. Here are a few recent examples.

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:27:10 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.