OLYMPIA — A protest of Governor-elect Christine Gregoire’s victory Jan. 11 in Olympia included a bus-full of North Kitsap residents, each of whom believe a re-vote of the closest gubernatorial election in state history is necessary to determine the rightful winner.
KINGSTON — For the first time, the passengers stepping on to the foot ferry that was docked in Kingston Thursday morning weren’t there for a demonstration run to Seattle.
Most of them were commuters, going to work in the big city, just like they would if they were taking the Bainbridge Island ferry.
It’s taken about a decade for Port Gamble to get back on its feet. The closure of the long-running mill there left an unhealed scar on the waterfront and the economic future of the community in limbo. Environmental clean-up has been a long, consuming and continuing process.
POULSBO — Superintendent of Public Instruction Terry Bergeson’s trip to North Kitsap High School Friday included visits to some of the district’s most unique programs, including Polaris International School and the NKHS Visual Communications class.
KINGSTON — Before officially starting its Kingston-to-Seattle passenger-only ferry service next week, Aqua Express is reaching out to the community to learn what it can do to provide the best possible service for its riders.
The private ferry company will be hosting free “listening runs” Jan. 13 and Jan 14 and will be using the foot ferry’s new schedule. There will also be free food from the boat’s food and beverage service.
POULSBO — They’re illegal.
But many Americans still choose to participate in foreign lotteries — though most end up getting burned.
KINGSTON — If Kitsap County wants to create a commercial development boundary around George’s Corner, it’s apparently in for a fight.
Shortly after the Kitsap County Commissioners’ approved the boundary last October, two land-planning watchdog groups filed an appeal of the decision to the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board.
Aqua Express isn’t wasting any time in getting to know the community. Given the passenger only ferry’s sink or swim future in Kingston though, this was pretty much expected.
PORT GAMBLE — The Spa at Port Gamble owner Carol Etherington has found that some believe the historic town is still a quiet area with little to offer since the sawmill shut down in 1995.
POULSBO — By all accounts, the Poulsbo Farmers’ Market harvested success in its inaugural season.
But instead of resting on its laurels, the Washington State non-profit is already planting the seeds to offer more in its second season, which begins in May.
POULSBO — As creator of last year’s Viking Fest logo, Northwest College of Art student Carrie Tilton said she had to buy a lot of T-shirts and buttons to send to family and friends.
Looks like she’s got another shopping excursion ahead of her.POULSBO — As creator of last year’s Viking Fest logo, Northwest College of Art student Carrie Tilton said she had to buy a lot of T-shirts and buttons to send to family and friends.
Looks like she’s got another shopping excursion ahead of her.POULSBO — As creator of last year’s Viking Fest logo, Northwest College of Art student Carrie Tilton said she had to buy a lot of T-shirts and buttons to send to family and friends.
Looks like she’s got another shopping excursion ahead of her.POULSBO — As creator of last year’s Viking Fest logo, Northwest College of Art student Carrie Tilton said she had to buy a lot of T-shirts and buttons to send to family and friends.
Looks like she’s got another shopping excursion ahead of her.
POULSBO — The Vikings’ cheerleading squad believes North Kitsap High School is experiencing an epidemic with regard to the lack of spirit exhibited by fellow students.
Luckily, they have just the vaccine to cure it.
POULSBO — Councilman Ed Stern isn’t hoping for a big jackpot.
But he is hoping that the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe may soon be able to lay all the cards out on the table with regards to Clearwater Casino’s impact on one of its nearest neighbors.
Last January, Jim Turner of Suquamish wrote a letter to this paper in which he likened driving the “improved” Bond/Gunderson intersection to playing a game of Russian Roulette. Turner’s 2004 letter noted that the Washington State Department of Transportation should have delayed its project to add turn lanes and widen the roadway.
POULSBO — The tide’s going to be changing relatively fast at the Port of Poulsbo Commission when it comes to its recent vacancy.
And the state entity is now looking for community members interested in coming aboard.
Wells Annexation hearing continued
to next week
A public hearing for the Wells Annexation originally slated for Jan. 5 was rescheduled for Jan. 12 by the Poulsbo City Council this week.
KINGSTON — While many witnessed firsthand the construction of the Dore family’s new home by ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition crew in November, those who couldn’t make it, plus the rest of America, will have the chance to see it for themselves this weekend.
POULSBO — Despite fears of what may happen in the future, the city council decided this week to add another section of land to its boundaries.
This time, expanding its borders to the south.
POULSBO — Suquamish resident Jim Turner says drivers passing through the infamous Bond Road and Gunderson Road intersection play Russian Roulette every time they approach the crossroads. The line of sight is often blocked when turning left from Gunderson to Bond and motorists are traveling 55 mph or faster.
POULSBO — Elated.
Ecstatic.
Shocked….
