POULSBO — For Kitsap’s same-sex couples, the wait is over. Regional events center gets $147K for improvements. Clary Carlsen retires after 40 years. County eases restrictions on off-premises signs.

Those are among the top stories in the June 28 North Kitsap Herald, available now at newsstands and in stores.

The June 28 Herald has 36 pages in two sections. Readers also get USA Weekend magazine, and local and regional advertising circulars. The Kitsap Week cover story is about Fourth of July celebrations in Kitsap County.

Inside the Herald, you’ll find local news, Editorial, Letters to the Editor, a special Independence Day column by Jeff Tolman, Sports & Outdoors, Sheriff’s Log, Public Meetings, Police Calls, At Your Service Directory, Worship Directory, photos of Suquamish Tribe’s graduation honoring, photos of Midsommer Fest, Health & Wellness Director, North Kitsap Calendar, Legal Notices, North Kitsap Kith & Kin, Newsmakers, Obituaries, Weddings, Volunteer Spotlight, Kitsap Week Life and Culture, Gluten Free Foodies, Northwest Wines, Kitsap Calendar, Sound Classifieds & Real Estate Now, Weekend Open Houses, and a feature about a dance being set to Lemolo’s “Kaleidoscope” album.

The Herald has been the Voice of North Kitsap since 1901 and has a circulation of 12,500. Kitsap Week is included in five Sound Publishing newspapers in Kitsap County and has a circulation of 65,000. For convenient home delivery of the Herald, call (360) 779-4464 or email cdano@northkitsapherald.com.

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Regionwide news is available at your fingertips:
— BainbridgeReview.com
— BremertonPatriot.com
— CentralKitsapReporter.com
— KingstonCommunityNews.com
— NorthKitsapHerald.com
— PortOrchardIndependent.com
— KitsapVeteransLife.com