You’ve made us all proud, Nathan. Congratulations on showing us how to reach beyond our grasp, and how to do it with grace.
There is no question that Kitsap, along with many other communities in the nation, are faced with a severe shortage of affordable housing.
or years, it has been rumored that the last undeveloped parcel of Poulsbo Place might include an assisted-living facility. Many of us “older” Poulsbo citizens looked forward to having that option when it comes time to downsize from our single-family residences.
It was the first gathering in Poulsbo of Sámi people from North American since 1998. And there was a lot to celebrate here at the latest gathering, called Siddastallan, Aug. 12-14.
With the Sami gathering in Poulsbo, it seems fitting to recount the story one of the greatest Sami heroes, Anders [or Andrew] Bahr. No Texas trail drive can begin to compare with the distance and hardships he faced during his epic reindeer drive across the frozen arctic. Bahr is buried in Poulsbo.
Miss West Sound, Brittney Brown, is working on a degree in cellular and molecular biology with a minor in communication studies at Western Washington University. Her goal: to become a dentist or dental specialist.
Martha Rabura, a 2016 graduate of Kingston High School, was awarded Girl Scouts’ top honor — the Gold Award — for her efforts to create a library for the Mallory Jansen Memorial School in Sierra Leone.
Richard Keyes reported in satisfactory condition at Harborview Medical Center
Coast Guard crew members and local agencies are searching for an 81-year-old Poulsbo man who went overboard from a state ferry near Whidbey Island, late Aug. 18.
The 2016 Best of North Kitsap and the Kitsap County Fair Guide are included in the Aug. 19 North Kitsap Herald, available now at newsstands and in stores. With four sections and 80 pages, it’s one of the largest editions of the year.
Longtime English teacher and poet Everett Thompson passed away unexpectedly Aug. 5 at his island home. He was 76.
There are so many issues swirling around both candidates, coupled to the inevitable spin of confusion generated by all the mainstream media. One thing for sure: whatever our personal perception, we all want a fine, upstanding President who will be loyal and patriotic for our nation and “We the People.”
“The election is going to be rigged!” What is Mr. Trump trying to do? Bring down the Republic, destroy faith the democratic process, foment rebellion?
During the latter part of May, that’s when eagles and herons come out to play. That’s according to Kingston-based nature photographer Bonnie Block, explaining the story behind a photograph she submitted to the 2016 Audubon Photography Awards for consideration.
When a person is so blinded by their ideology that the truth is not recognizable to them, it is a sad thing.
I read with disappointment Marylin Olds’ article on Ginsburg and Trump in the August edition of the Kingston Community News. After praising Supreme Court Justice Ginzburg for violating the judicial code of conduct, she blasts Trump and asks, “What happened to mainstream Republicans?”
There are many, great garden-worthy plants that spread out over a garden. I’ve grown quite a few of them. Then there are the garden thugs — plants that romp around overtaking anything not big enough to stand up to them. I’ve grown too many of those bullies.
For writers, writers’ conferences are a wonderful source of information. Besides meeting fellow writers, you can meet, talk to and present your work to agents, publishers, editors and generally submerge yourself into WRITING.
Sarah Silverman was right in her remarks to the Democratic National Convention: “To the Bernie-or-bust people, you’re being ridiculous.”
Whether or not the history of Hillary Clinton’s scandals are ever revisited by the nightly television news, I still know the truth.
