OLYMPIA — Since Suquamish resident Arlone Elaine Turner was killed in a car accident at the Bond Road and Gunderson Road intersection in December 2004, her family has promised the community it would push to get a traffic light installed there as soon as possible.
KINGSTON — When Kitsap County Facilities, Parks and Recreation planner Dennis Oost talks about Carpenter Lake, people often respond with, “There’s a lake in Kingston?”
The 7-acre lake, which is part of a 38-acre county park property located off Barber Cut Off Road, is surrounded by a large bog, making it difficult to access unless one is wearing really high waders.
POULSBO — A “bagel” often refers to a tennis player’s victory when the score is 6-0.
Right now, the North Kitsap girls’ tennis team holds a bagel in a place that is more important than any of its individual matches: the win-loss column.
North is off to a 4-0 start with victories over Capital, Foss, Lincoln and — the one that is by far most important — South Kitsap.
SUQUAMISH — In an effort to make the Clearwater Casino a major destination spot in Kitsap, the Suquamish Tribe is moving forward in its goal to bring plans for its much-rumored hotel to fruition.
POULSBO — A verbal agreement between the North Kitsap School District, City of Poulsbo and the Marine Science Society of the Pacific Northwest (MSSPNW) appears to have gone awry — and hopes to ever re-open the Marine Science Center in Poulsbo may have gone with it.
POULSBO — The North Kitsap fastpitch field’s fence was christened for the season with home run balls not once — but twice Wednesday, when the Vikings took on the Bremerton Knights in the team’s first home league game.
POULSBO — Honoring the memory of the beloved Ruby Watland, three former Miss Poulsbos sang “Happy Days are Here Again” at the Miss Poulsbo/Kitsap Pageant last Saturday evening.
POULSBO — A high school sports team with only three seniors is generally considered inexperienced and in the midst of “a growing year.”
For the North Kitsap boys’ golf team — a squad that carried not a single senior last year — three is a huge improvement.
POULSBO — The change from earning eight credits per year to six at North Kitsap High School might sound small, but in reality, it is massive
SUQUAMISH — A subtle elementary science fair project, one designed to determine what popcorn brand has the most kernels, will end up having its results seen by as many as 200,000 people.
POULSBO — Turn on the faucet — water comes out.
Flush the toilet — water goes down.
But it’s never too early for communities to start envisioning and planning for a time when that may not be true.
BREMERTON — Janna Murray brought a packed house to its feet Saturday night after a towering performance of “I am Changing” from the musical “Dreamgirls.”
A little later in the evening, she truly was changing — into the new Miss Poulsbo.
KINGSTON — While the Port of Kingston commissioners’ latest idea to improve their property is still in its early stages, the concept is something the board thinks will be welcomed with open arms.
What they want to know now is if they are correct in their assumption.
POULSBO — Good high school track teams typically possess one of two characteristics: quantity or quality. It’s a good thing that this year, the North Kitsap Vikings appear to have both.
POULSBO — For a very simple product, figuring out how to maintain clean and sustainable water sources in the area is quite complex.
But the Kitsap Peninsula and Islands Watershed Planning Unit for Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 15 is hoping to make the issue as easy as turning on the faucet.
BREMERTON — Twenty area women will be “Swing’in with the Sisters” tonight.
And two of them will jitterbug away with a crown.
The 2005 Miss Poulsbo/Miss Kitsap Pageant begins at 4 p.m. tonight in the Bremerton High School performing arts center.
POULSBO — Despite drought warnings, Kitsap County will not likely see the same water restrictions as other jurisdictions this summer.
But officials say there are still things locals could do to ensure that’s the case for many more years to come.
KINGSTON — The regulars on Aqua Express are happy with the new service. Their commutes are faster. There are free newspapers and a wide variety of food and beverages for purchase. The crew is trained and operations are running smoothly.
The only thing lacking right now is the ridership.
They’re fierce competitors. When they step onto the court, they step up to the challenge. If their “A” game translated into grades, they’d all be going to Harvard or Yale in a few years — full ride. And, at the high end, they’re only 14.
KINGSTON — It took awhile for the Kingston and Ridgetop girls’ basketball teams to get on the board.
But when the points started blinking on, in large red numbers, the Cavaliers’ offensive attack was swift and decisive. In less than three minutes, they were up comfortably 9-2. The visiting Raiders were overwhelmed.
