KINGSTON — While North Kitsap Fire & Rescue medical officer Tim Gates has been treating North End residents for nearly two decades, he recently was able to use his skills in another part of the world that needed him just as much, if not more.
POULSBO — Before the eighth grade, North Kitsap swimmer Kathryn Parker wasn’t sure if she’d ever take up a competitive sport — but she always knew one thing for certain.
“I can’t run on a treadmill or ride on a stationary bike,” she said. “But I can swim in a pool back and forth all day.
Not that exercising your rights as Americans and voting in favor of your favorite county, state and federal candidates in November isn’t enough of an incentive to cast ballots. But there is also a good number of initiatives Washingtonians will be faced with as well.
VINLAND — Geographically, Washington is about the furthest state away in the lower 48 one can be from the hurricane-ravaged state of Florida.
But the effects of four devastating storms can be felt all the way to the Evergreen State.
KINGSTON — The owners of MoeJoe Coffee Co. have been spreading a little mojo throughout the Little City By the Sea lately by providing more than just the typical Northwest espresso stand fare.
KINGSTON — After only one week of activities, there is already a strong response to the beginning of the first full year of the North Kitsap Boys & Girls Club.
With a variety of programs available and the energy of new director Rose Norberg, it shouldn’t be surprising.
POULSBO — Christ the King Academy teacher Jody Clark equates her school’s marathon fund-raiser this Saturday to that of Christian missionaries all over the world.
This one just happens to be a little closer to home.
You’d think that the one year delay of the purportedly “much anticipated” Kingston High School might have raised a few hackles outside the offices and meeting rooms of the North Kitsap School District. If it has, it would be news to us.
POULSBO — It’s been a month since conflicts erupted at the Hostmark Apartment complex.
And members of one new group say they feel management has responded as promised. Though others feel nothing has been gained.
POULSBO — Water rights is an issue that Poulsbo is going to need to keep up with as population numbers grow.
But they’re not enough of an emergency to warrant buying water from the Kitsap Public Utilities District.
PORT ORCHARD — There was just one thing running through the minds of the North Kitsap football team Friday night: “Remember the pain you felt last year and use that to work harder tonight.”
Boy, did they ever.
OLHAVA — The ribbons have all been cut, the building dedicated and Olympic College Poulsbo has already endured a semester of students.
But there is still plenty to get used to as the school embarks on its first full year of existence. OC Poulsbo nearly doubled its enrollment from the previous semester as classes got underway Sept. 20, growing from about 188 full-time students to around 350. Total enrollment is also up at about 700 students,OLHAVA — The ribbons have all been cut, the building dedicated and Olympic College Poulsbo has already endured a semester of students.
But there is still plenty to get used to as the school embarks on its first full year of existence. OC Poulsbo nearly doubled its enrollment from the previous semester as classes got underway Sept. 20, growing from about 188 full-time students to around 350. Total enrollment is also up at about 700 students,
MILLER BAY — For the next month and a half, residents will have a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Kitsap’s aquatic wildlife as it makes its way home.
KINGSTON — You either love it or you hate it.
The plywood wall separating Spectrum Community School from the road to the planned Kingston High School has spurred various reactions from students and staff at the North Kitsap School District alternative school.
“People here view it as a good thing,” said Spectrum Office Manager Sandy Brese. “Or they hate it totally.”
POULSBO — Bainbridge Island has long been known for its strawberries.
Perhaps now, it will also be known for its pumpkins.
In a giant pumpkin competition sans the Popp family this year, a 223.5-pound gourd grown by the gang at the Bloedel Reserve took top honors at Valley Nursery’s Fall Festival Sept. 26. Andy Navage of Poulsbo, who brought in the blue ribbon winner, said he had high hopes for the orange beauty but felt a little shaky showing up Sunday.
POULSBO — North Kitsap was looking for redemption and Bremerton was just looking for a win.
One week after losing to Gig Harbor 21-14, the Vikings’ (2-2 overall, 1-1 Bridge Division) offense was back in form last Friday night, easily downing the Knights (0-4, 0-2) 49-0.
OK, so the pun is pretty bad but if you can think up a better song for the potato slicing men and women of First Lutheran Church, be our guest. The bottom line either way is these folks’ task of peeling, cutting and mashing 200 pounds of potatoes is no small feat.
SCANDIA — An historic local barn that has been destroyed by a blaze that fire officials believe was caused by juveniles.
Crews from the Poulsbo Fire Department and Puget Sound Federal Fire Department were called to the scene around 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27 on Scandia Road and Viking Avenue.
BIG VALLEY — Mike Dale doesn’t call himself a farmer, but when he and his family found a 15.5-acre pasture on Big Valley Road in 2001, they were hooked on the idea of living on such a unique piece of land.
POULSBO — “Put the ball on the floor! Lace ya boots up! Come on, then!”
The thick accents of Manchester, England-born soccer coaches Rob Hennis, 23 and Sean Kiernan, 22, are not exactly ones North End residents are used to hearing.
