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The Stark Truth

Former Kitsap Sun sports editor Chuck Stark shares insight, laughter, news, views and analysis of Kitsap sports and beyond.

The Stark Truth: Bloomquist begins rehab at Reno against Tacoma Rainiers

Going to Reno this weekend? If so, stop by Aces Ballpark in downtown Reno and say hello to Willie Bloomquist, who will begin his rehab process with the Reno Aces, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Triple-A club. Reno opens a four-game home series agains...
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Peninsular Thinking

A conversation about Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, Silverdale, Bainbridge Island, Kingston, Manchester, Seabeck, Southworth, Suquamish, Belfair, Keyport, Olalla, Bangor, Hansville, Indianola, Port Gamble, Allyn, Port Ludlow, Gig Harbor and every once in a while something about the good folks who don't have the good fortune to live here.

Peninsular Thinking: A bird’s-eye view of Poulsbo

A Poulsbo-based production company run by Kelvin Hughes took some aerial shots of the Viking Fest Parade and road race that happened last weekend. Things get pretty intimate around 2:20. Check out the parade video below. – amy phan, reporter. ...
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Bainbridge Conversation

Reporter Tad Sooter engages island residents in a conversation about their community.

Bainbridge Conversation: New dock planned for Hidden Cove Park

Spring seems to be park project planning season. The park board approved concept plans for a playground at Schel Chelb Park last week. It also held a public hearing for a project to replace the dock at Hidden Cove Park and make small improvement...
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Road Warrior

Travis Baker blogs about the problems and idiosyncrasies of Kitsap highways and byways.

Road Warrior: Port Orchard pier project, first phase, nearing completion

The in basket: Downtown Port Orchard traffic has been rerouted recently near the closed Lighthouse restaurant for work on a city pier. Incoming traffic is routed onto the outside shoulder and that leaving the city uses the center lane. I thought I...
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Watching Our Water Ways

Environmental reporter Christopher Dunagan discusses the challenges of protecting Puget Sound and all things water-related.

Watching Our Water Ways: Plankton blooms observed throughout Puget Sound

Taken over Winslow on Bainbridge Island, this photo shows a Noctiluca bloom with the Bainbridge Island ferry in the background. / Photo by Christopher Krembs, Ecology Plankton blooms reported last week from numerous locations in Puget Sound were...
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The Prep Beat

News updates on area high schools. By Sun sports staff writers Chuck Stark, Jeff Graham, Annette Griffus and Nathan Joyce.

The Prep Beat: State softball rankings list Bainbridge fifth, SK ninth

Scoreczar.com’s Washington State softball rankings have put Bainbridge in the fifth spot among Class 3A teams in its latest poll following the district tournaments. Bainbridge will take on No. 1-ranked University of Spokane in the first round of...
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Cheers To You

An exploration of all things wine with reporter Brynn Grimley and local wine expert Mary Earl.

Cheers To You: What we’re drinking: La Bourgeoisie Chardonnay

Brynn writes: Here’s an affordable chardonnay for all you oak haters out there. This chard is crisp, clean, has hints of citrus fruits and best of all — it’s cheap! I saw this wine recently at Costco and the label caught my eye. It looked ...
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Honoring Equity And Respecting Tradition (HEART)

An informative source of information dealing with issues and people from our Faith Community.

Honoring Equity And Respecting Tradition (HEART): Link to help those who are suffering in Oklahoma

To  those who are wanting to help those who have suffered because of the tornado that ripped through Oklahoma City suburbs on May 19 I have provided a link to Samaritan’s Purse.  Many ways to help those in need. Samaritan Purse is one ...
Reader Blog

Kitsap Crime and Justice

Josh Farley, the public safety and courts reporter, writes about crime and criminal justice issues.

Kitsap Crime and Justice: Crime stats: Murder in Washington increased 27 percent in 2012

Graph by WASPC. The yearly tabulation of crime stats, courtesy of the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, is out. The Crime in Washington 2012 report is chock-full of trends, some good and some bad. Here’s some of ...
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Kitsap Frames

Meegan M. Reid keeps you up-to-date, gives some behind-the-scenes scoops, shares photos from the Kitsap Sun Staff (and readers) and provides you with a few tips to help you take better photos.

Kitsap Frames: FRAMES: Photo(s) Of The Day: Double Exposure Odds

Two parades on the same day. Two different photographers shooting those parades. What would the odds be that Freelance Photographer Extraordinaire/former Sun Photo Editor Steve Zugschwerdt and I would shoot the exact same trombone player in almost...
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Forecasting Kitsap

Aspiring weatherman Matthew Leach talks about the complex and intricate weather patterns over Kitsap.

Forecasting Kitsap: Cold spring weather systems eyeing Kitsap County next week

It’s been a busy weekend, with the Armed Forces Day Parade and Viking Fest going on among other things. The weather hasn’t been the most ideal, but it hasn’t been awful either. I think we got spoiled after our early May temperatures flirted ...
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Kitsap Caucus

A blog about politics and government in Kitsap County as well as Washington state political news as it relates to Kitsap County.

Kitsap Caucus: Filing day 5: Plans for a busy day

With the first filings posted Friday several more races became contested. Bainbridge Island’s Council District 5 is now a three-way race and will be listed in the primary, unless someone withdraws by Monday. Wayne Roth is the latest to file in t...
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The Blogstroke

Annette Griffus covers swimming, from age-group to high school and the Olympics.

The Blogstroke: WAC reinstates men’s swimming and diving

The Western Athletic Conference announced Thursday it will be adding men’s swimming and diving for the upcoming 2013-14 season. The WAC already has three schools that have the sport — Seattle University, California State University-Bakersfield...
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Humanity is like a Patchwork Quilt

Each patchwork piece contributes to holding the quilt together, yet each is unique.

Humanity is like a Patchwork Quilt: Bike to Work Day 2013

Of the many different types of transportation that folks use to get to work – driving, car pooling, riding the bus – only a couple will also count as your work out for the day: bicycling and walking (or running).  Friday May 17th is Bike ...
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The Commute

An informative and entertaining discussion on our ferries and highways with Kitsap Sun reporters.

The Commute: Millennials expected to continue decline in driving

A report by the Washington Public Interest Research Group says the number of miles driven by Americans has declined for eight years, and is expected to continue in that direction with the Millennial Generation getting behind the wheel. Governments...
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Rougheart MMA Journal

Joshua Beranis covers the mixed martial arts scene in Kitsap County and beyond.

Rougheart MMA Journal: Dark Horse Entertainments May 11th Pummel at the Point record-setting and explosive

16 bouts busted a belt-loop or two on Cage Warrior Combat’s usual suit. This was big, and that had been the word for weeks leading to May 11. On this hefty card, 6 professional bouts with home-town hero Carl “Kingfist” Edwards of Full C...
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Poulsbo & Beyond

An on-going conversation focused on the community of Poulsbo, fueled by local resident Rich Jacobson.

Poulsbo & Beyond: Local Poulsbo Hotel Garners Awards

The Guest House Inn & Suites, located at 19801 7th St. here in Poulsbo, was recently the recipient of two awards from Boomerang Hotels, their franchise parent company. The first award, Inn of the Year, is bestowed...
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Pumas Insider

Sports reporter Jeff Graham provides the inside scoop on Kitsap's professional soccer team.

Pumas Insider: Pumas lose to Vancouver, fall to 0-2

Before the season started, I wondered if playing the first games of the season on the road would come back to hurt the Pumas. After two games, the team hasn’t persuaded me to change that opinion. Coming off a 3-0 loss to Victoria, the Pumas made...
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League of Women Voters of Kitsap

Information blog from the League of Women Voters of Kitsap.

League of Women Voters of Kitsap: Catherine Ahl gets Liberty Bell Award

State League Co-President Kim Abel, left, presented Catherine Ahl with the Kitsap Bar Association’s Liberty Bell Award at the annual Law Day Ceremony in Port Orchard on Friday. The award goes to a non-lawyer who has promoted legal education and...
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Plant Life

ramblings and tips about plants and all things green from Peg Tillery of WSU Kitsap Extension.

Plant Life: More Plant Sales on Tap and a Heronswood Event

More Plant Sales Hello Dear Readers – Here are three more plants sales on tap. Kingston Garden Club – Saturday May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kingston Community Center on Highway 104 just before the ferry terminal. Holly Ridge Center – G...
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COPD and Other Stuff

This is a patient-to-patient blog to exchange information and resources...from COPD to Arthritis to Cellulites to Sarcoidosis to Sleep Apnea to RLS to Psoriasis to Support Groups to Caregivers and all points in between.

COPD and Other Stuff: Northwoods – Silverdale – Physical Rehabilitation – Good-by – Hello

  I’m telling my recent Northwoods story backwards, my outpatient, twice-weekly rehab ends at the Northwoods picturesque, characteristic salt-water rehab pool and into a new beginning. Other than my first solo horse-packing trip into the...
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Side Street News

A blog written by Sally Santana.

Side Street News: Heart 4 The Homeless 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 6

Third annual event to benefit the homeless in Kitsap county. Open to people of all ages and abilities. Light snacks and drinks before the run and a bbq lunch and award ceremony after it. WHERE: Evergreen Park, 1400 Park Ave., Bremerton  WHEN:...
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Sea Life

Explore aquatic animals, plants and seaweeds that inspire everything from cinematic monsters to tasty dishes to local economies.

Sea Life: Worm your way into being a Beach Naturalist

Actually… elaborate disguises or moonlight dances are not necessary. If you’d like to become a beach naturalist, opportunities begin around the Puget Sound over the next few weeks. Scroll below for more information. Giant sea nymphs (Nereis s...
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From the Editor's Desk

From the people behind the news at the Kitsap Sun.

From the Editor's Desk: Kitsap ‘Life,’ always changing

Our Sunday features section will have a new look beginning Oct. 7, giving our ‘Life’ pages a more local feel and a little more variety. At a newspaper where there’s always more to do than we have hands to do it with, this change allows for a...
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Kitsap Farm to Fork

A couple of farm girls, Diane Fish and Shannon Harkness, share their experiences with farming, cooking, local food, and building the Kitsap Foodshed.

Kitsap Farm to Fork: REAL Farm to Fork

Busy canning, freezing and putting up right now.  I keep meaning to put together a blog post, and I have composed 100s in my head, but regretfully they haven’t come up with a way to plug the USB cord into my head! While I am neglecting my f...
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Milt Priggee's Kitsap Commentary

Milt Priggee is a longtime editorial cartoonist, and over his career has drawn for Crain’s Chicago Business, Spokane Spokesman-Review, Puget Sound Business Journal and seattlepi.com. He lives and works on Whidbey Island, producing cartoons for newspapers around the state and country. See more of his work at www.miltpriggee.com.
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Kitsap A&E

Arts and Entertainment reporter Michael Moore eventually takes a break from his perpetually growing agenda of attending the plays, concerts, openings and other gigs that make up the West Sound's nightlife scene. And when he does, he'll share a bit of what's come across his desk or gone through his mind here on this blog.

Kitsap A&E: Arnold’s ‘Fat Kid’ film makes another festival stop

The indie film “Fat Kid Rules the World,” which co-stars Bainbridge Island’s Dylan Arnold, has taken an unorthodox approach to promoting itself, including screenings on the recent Van’s Warped Tour. Now, director Matthew Lillard has booked...
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Eating In, Eating Out

My experiences eating out on the peninsula and the tales of what happens in my kitchen.

Eating In, Eating Out: Puerto Vallarta

I love Mexican food and Puerto Vallarta is one of my favorites on the peninsula. My husband and I took an out of town visitor to this old favorite and it lived up to its past trips. Our guest enjoyed the kitschy interior decorations and the great ...
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