KINGSTON — The changing of leadership within the Port of Kingston has been creating some waves during the past year, but the newest management staff hopes to keep things anchored for a while.
Poulsbo continues to celebrate all things Norwegian this weekend as Viking Fest continues. For those who are new to the event or wondering why there are men and women walking around in furs despite weather in the mid-70s, here are a few statements and actions that just might get you through the gauntlet as you attempt to pass yourself off as a local Norwegian:
League MVP: Heather Case, North Kitsap — Case’s trademark — a grunt every time she makes contact with the ball at the plate — has been heard as often as ever in her last year with the Purple and Gold.
KINGSTON — It’s a sure sign in the Little City by the Sea that warm weather is on the way with the first official weekend of the Kingston Farmer’s Market, the opening of boating season and, more recently, the floral concoctions that have appeared on the old-fashioned lightpoles around t
League MVP: Jared Prince, North Kitsap — All-star football quarterback by the fall and all-star baseball pitcher by the spring, Prince does it all.
KINGSTON — The students in Kingston Junior High School’s “Black Skunks” Aviators’ Club come from different grades, have different favorite school subjects and bring different talents to their chosen after-school activity.
But the common thread that binds them all together — and has each week all year — is a love for flying.
POULSBO — The Miss Viking Fest Court’s first public appearance made a few retch.
But, of course, that was kind of the point.
POULSBO — It may not be a Viking long ship, but Lisa Conrad figures Viking Fest attendees might also be impressed with her duo of chainsaw carvers this weekend.
POULSBO — Three titles, one spring.
Never before has that feat been accomplished by three teams at North Kitsap High School. If it has, it predates legendary NK coach Virgil Taylor’s days in North Kitsap. Taylor, who still helps coach in the Vikes’ baseball and football programs, arrived in September 1964.
HANSVILLE — A huge sign that popped up in Hansville in April 2003, promoting urban development projects for the quiet community, such as condos, a water park and a monorail might not have been too far off the mark.
North End communities were very generous during a time of the year when area food banks tend to have bare shelves.
INDIANOLA — At first glance, the marsh looks greener. The beach smells cleaner. The water has returned to its emerald green color again.
POULSBO — Coffee used to be a part of Toni Gore’s dreams.
Now, it’s also part of her family.
POULSBO — The 36th annual Viking Fest kicks off Friday, bringing with it food and fun with the distinctive Scandinavian flair that Little Norway is known for.
The festivities start at 4 p.m. Friday at Kvelstad Pavilion at Waterfront Park.
POULSBO — Christ the King Academy head of school DeAnna Henning said she equates the growth of her school to that of a child.
MILLER BAY — When Friends of Miller Bay members talk about the Cowling Creek project, the topic usually concerns how to conserve the land within the creek’s watershed. However, the group is expanding its efforts to help the inhabitants of the creek and surrounding environments.
POULSBO — In a game in which 23 goals were scored, its hard to imagine that Monday’s Bainbridge Island-Kitsap girls’ lacrosse battle was a defensive struggle.
POULSBO — It’s not very often that awards banquet attire includes bobby socks, blue jeans and a pack of Lucky Strikes rolled up in your sleeve.
It’s been a little over four months since the Doe-Kag-Wats Estuary got sloshed with some 4,800 gallons of oil. The spill came from all the way across the Puget Sound to our doorstep and pretty much ruined what many said was one of the last pristine beaches in the area.
POULSBO — When it comes to Viking Fest food, folks often remember the tastes and smells of things like Viking burgers, elephant ears and the famous Kiwanis roast beef sandwiches.
