Kitsap County is already preparing for the Sept. 14 primary election, designing a new ballot and embarking upon a voter education project about what has become an unprecedented political event in Washington. For the first time, primary voters must declare a political party in order to select candidates for that party’s nomination.Kitsap County is already preparing for the Sept. 14 primary election, designing a new ballot and embarking upon a voter education project about what has become an unprecedented political event in Washington. For the first time, primary voters must declare a political party in order to select candidates for that party’s nomination.
LITTLE BOSTON — The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe welcomed representatives of nearly a dozen Native American nations to its shores at Point Julia last weekend as part of this year’s annual canoe expedition, “Journey with our Ancestors.”
POULSBO — “It’s like monster school in here!” shouted an employee of Belfair-based construction firm Beisley, Inc., over the sounds of electrical saws and other pieces of machinery.
Kitsap County Auditor Karen Flynn is right. Washington voters aren’t likely going to be happy about having to declare their party of preference and cast in favor of only Republican, Democrat, Libertarian or non-partisan candidates in the primary.
KINGSTON — When new resident Fern Larsen first strolled into the Kingston Super Seniors lounge in the basement of the Kingston Community Center late last year, she was utterly disgusted.
POULSBO — It’s a feat that has happened only once in the last 26 years. Or, for North Kitsap Little League’s true historians — only twice in the last 52 years.
POULSBO — Quicker than expected, the Wonderland Retreat has been OKed for an Old Town Poulsbo neighborhood.
And at least one council member urged letting bygones be bygones on this matter.
POULSBO — Every day moments fascinate 22-year-old Northwest College of Art Senior Malia Macheel.
Macheel deeply examines commonplace human movements, from the motion an arm makes while walking to the varying expressions displayed on people’s faces.
KINGSTON — Drivers who frequent the Miller Bay Road and State Route 104 intersection may have noticed traffic is heavier than usual lately — something that has provided travelers a chance to check out the addition of yellow tape and orange barrels that line the two roads.
POULSBO — No cuts this year, but a repeat of a repeat.
That’s the priority set by the Poulsbo City Council as it kicked off the 2005 budget cycle this week.
A Spokane man led law enforcement officials on a hot and wild pursuit through two counties earlier this week.
POULSBO — The American Cancer Society’s North Kitsap Relay for Life event has grown each year of its existence, surpassing fund-raising goals on an annual basis.
But this year, the event not only surpassed its financial goal — it achieved an entirely new fund-raising echelon.
POULSBO — With the photographic artists of Art & Soul, a family portrait isn’t just a big event for those getting their picture taken, it’s a family affair for the photographers, too.
SUQUAMISH — During the next four years, the Suquamish Tribe hopes to be able to provide a higher quality of life for some of its members, including giving them a roof over their heads.
KINGSTON — The teetering timeline to build a new public high school in Kingston by 2006 may have just gained some stability Friday as two government organizations gave respective nods to further site development.
Once again residents from North Kitsap and beyond converged at the high school track to support cancer research and awareness. And once again, they surpassed their financial goals.
POULSBO — It was no ordinary day on the northeast corner of Highway 305 and Hostmark.
As dozens of protesters — holding signs in opposition of the United States-led war in Iraq and other Bush Administration policies — streamed onto the 305 crosswalk toward Bainbridge Island, they were met by an equally large assembly of the president’s supporters.
POULSBO — Nearly one year ago, a conditional use permit application spurred the Poulsbo City Council to rethink the value of Old Town Poulsbo.
Last week, the scene replayed itself in another portion of Poulsbo’s oldest residential area and neighbors are once again concerned about the character of their area.
KINGSTON — A 49-year-old Little Boston man was pronounced dead at the scene after a two-car collision on Miller Bay Road last weekend, said Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office officials.
POULSBO — Eleven seems to be Ryan Young’s lucky number these days.
The North Kitsap High School junior, who won a state title this year for his skills with the javelin, came away with an 11th place finish at the junior nationals track and field competition June 25-27 at College Station, Texas. POULSBO — Eleven seems to be Ryan Young’s lucky number these days.
The North Kitsap High School junior, who won a state title this year for his skills with the javelin, came away with an 11th place finish at the junior nationals track and field competition June 25-27 at College Station, Texas.
