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Bainbridge Conversation

Reporter Tristan Baurick engages island residents in a conversation about their community.

Bainbridge Conversation: Winter farmers market opens tomorrow

The Bainbridge Farmers Market will re-open on Saturday at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church for a month-long winter stint. The market’s growers are promising enough of a bounty for islanders to add a few locally-grown foods to Thanksgiving...
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Kitsap Crime and Justice

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

Kitsap Crime and Justice: Employers Foggy on Medical Marijuana

One of Washington’s courts of appeals has ruled that residents fired for using medical marijuana cannot sue their former employer. The case came from a Kitsap woman who got a job at TeleTech in East Bremerton. “Jane Roe” was fir...
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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: Majority of GOP Voters Think Obama Stole 2008 Election

Joel Connelly at Seattlepi.com writes about it. Here is the Public Policy Polling site, which shows that 52 percent of Republican voters and 26 percent of the overall voting public think Barack Obama won the election because ACORN stole it from Jo...
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Kitsap Education

A forum where you can discuss all those questions that get asked in teachers’ lounges, around dining room tables and before school boards across Kitsap County. With Marietta Nelson.

Kitsap Education: Bremerton School Board will meet in closed session on Monday to discuss track

The Bremerton School Board has scheduled a special meeting on Monday beginning at 5:30 p.m. to discuss problems with the high school track. The agenda sent to me Thursday indicates the board will meet in closed session with legal counsel to discus...
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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: Center for Whale Research names newest orca calf

Ken Balcomb of the Center for Whale Research has announced that the newest killer whale calf, designated J-46, should be known as “Star,” because the young animal has garnered so much attention. This newborn calf could become a poster child i...
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The Bremerton Beat

Kitsap Sun staff who live in Bremerton write about the community, the rebirth of downtown and housing issues.

The Bremerton Beat: True-Crime Author Puts Spotlight on Bremerton

A piece of Bremerton’s tragic past will be spotlighted this coming spring. True-crime author Gregg Olsen has a new book about the 1997 murder of Dawn Hacheney. Her husband, Nicholas Hachney, a former Bainbridge Island pastor, was convicted i...
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Spin the Black Circle

Music journalist Travis Hay drops some knowledge and insight about local and national music news, offers reviews and offers a place for conversation on all things music.

Spin the Black Circle: Whigin’ out: The Whigs, The Features & Dead Trees @ The Tractor 11.14.09

Athens, Ga. trio The Whigs topped a three-headed rock monster of a bill at the Tractor last weekend. Here are some thoughts about the show taken from my notepad (In short, The Whigs are always good live. The Features are a band you need to check o...
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The Food Life

Recipes, resources and food inspiration from people and places in Kitsap County. By Kitsap Sun Web Editor Angela Dice.

The Food Life: Manette Sidebar Closes, Henry’s Deli Moving

The space next to The Manette (formerly the Manette Saloon) is going from martinis to meats. The Bremerton Patriot reported (yeah, I got scooped, but in my defense, I’ve been working on the Sun’s site) Thursday that Henry’s Deli ...
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Seeking Silverdale and Central Kitsap

Conversation and information about the Central Kitsap community, moderated by Silverdale resident Jeff Brody.

Seeking Silverdale and Central Kitsap: Seeking Central Kitsap Woodworkers … a Personal Post

OK, forgive me for this one. I’ve been frustrated at not finding a way to link up with something, and so I thought I’d use my blog to ask all of you for suggestions. I am an amateur wood worker. I’ve never taken any classes or wo...
Reader Blog

Forecasting Kitsap

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

Forecasting Kitsap: **FORECASTING KITSAP WINTER 2009-2010 FORECAST By: Matthew Leach

Winter 2009-2010: Get Ready for a Winter of Extremes! Alright…what’s it gonna be? Snowy? Cold? Warm? Wet? Dry? We’ll find out after this long commercial break! Just kidding After months of research and preparation I have final...
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Speaking of South Kitsap

Reporter Chris Henry talks about life in the county seat of Port Orchard and surrounding areas.

Speaking of South Kitsap: PO Council Race: Lucarelli Closes in on Powers

Challenger is within recount range. Chris Henry chenry@kitsapsun.com PORT ORCHARD Cindy Lucarelli, challenging long-time incumbent Carolyn Powers, for Port Orchard City Council position 2, moved within recount range in unofficial results Thursday....
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Road Warrior

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

Road Warrior: Trade-in sales tax exemption not in danger

The in basket: Once again, my wife, TheJudyBaker, is the source of a question. She was in a new car dealership the other day, making a preliminary inquiry about buying a new car, and she believes the salesman told her a change was coming in sales ...
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The Stark Truth

Sports Editor Chuck Stark shares insight, laughter, news, views and analysis of Kitsap sports and beyond.

The Stark Truth: Kelly Tied for Third at Q School

UPDATE: Troy Kelly finished the day tied for third. He’s 2 strokes back of the leader, Luke List. EARLIER POST: Troy Kelly’s chances of moving on to the final stage of PGA Tour qualifying school look pretty good right now. The Central ...
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The Prep Beat

News updates on area high schools, including North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, Olympic, Bremerton, South Kitsap, Bainbridge and North Mason high schools. By Sun sports staff writers Chuck Stark, Jeff Graham, Annette Griffus and Nathan Joyce.

The Prep Beat: Final Football Stats

When next we meet, it will be basketball season. Football Passing Player    Comp    Att    Yards    TD    Int Eric Thomas, PT    176    312    1,970    23    15 Gordy Anderson, SK    103    180    1,859   ...
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Kitsap Frames

Photographer Carolyn Yaschur and videographer Derek Sheppard keep you up-to-date, give some behind-the-scenes scoops, and provide you tips to help you take better photos and videos.

Kitsap Frames: Photos That Never Got Published Take 3

Thankfully (because it might start to give me a complex) it’s not just my photos that end up on the cutting room floor after being stuck on the board for weeks. In hopes that the mother of this youngster sees this (because Larry said she was...
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Coach Baird on Husky Football

Former Washington football assistant and recruiting coordinator Dick Baird ‹ a member of the Huskies' radio broadcast team ‹ shares his insights and thoughts about Husky football.

Coach Baird on Husky Football: Pac-10 Winding Down to Finish

   Most of the Pac-10 is down to only 2 games left on the season and the Rose Bowl is still up for grabs. Washington and USC both have the weekend off and both are coming off of divestating losses that have soured their seasons. Washington was d...
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Kitsap Farm to Fork

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

Kitsap Farm to Fork: Talking (Local) Turkey!

Looks like the “Buy Local for Thanksgiving” campaign is gaining traction.  There is a cool article about it in the Poulsbo Life section of the Sun http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2009/nov/18/say-thanks-local-foods/.  To read more abou...
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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: Searching for Signs of Hope in Bleak Budget Picture

League President Catherine Ahl displays "No State Income Tax" sign brought by some attendees at the League's forum at the Eagle's Nest in Bremerton on Wednesday. From left, Rep. Sherry Appleton, Rep. Larry Seaquist and Sen. Derek...
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Kitsap Business and Economy

Daily updates on the local economy, the latest reports and trends that affect us, stories, events and columns. Join the conversation with Kitsap Sun reporter Rachel Pritchett.

Kitsap Business and Economy: Upscale McDonald’s Brings European Style to NYC

NEW YORK (AP) — Danish Modern furniture. Flat-screen TVs. Free wi-fi. You want fries with that? A McDonald’s in midtown Manhattan became the first in the U.S. this fall to undergo a sleek, European-style makeover similar to what McDonald’s h...
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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: World COPD Day Celebration 2009 is coming to Silverdale!

WORLD COPD DAY CELEBRATION 2009 is tomorrow! The University of Washington’s School of Nursing, Pam Wiseman is the speaker and will be in Silverdale, Wednesday, 18 November 2009 to speak in honor of World COPD Day. Harrison Medical Center will h...
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Outlaw Radio Kitsap

Social vigilantes broadcasting online.

Outlaw Radio Kitsap: 11-15 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Sports Podcast

To download this podcast Click Here This special second podcast features an extensive Kitsap Sports Update from ISPN Sports and Kevin Mac.  Please be sure to check it out and see how South Kitsap and Central Kitsap did in the state high school p...
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Kitsap Entertainment

News on entertainment and happenings in Kitsap County from entertainment writer Mike Moore.

Kitsap Entertainment: New ‘Twilight’ Movie Arrives at Midnight

This from our friends at Faraway Entertainment: The Twilight Saga begins early at Bainbridge Cinemas Twilight (2008) and New Moon will both Premier Thursday, November 19 For those who have been waiting with baited breath to see what happens ne...
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Are We There Yet?

Ric Hallock blogs about being a family man dealing with life in and around Gig Harbor.

Are We There Yet?: Trouble With Girls Gone Wild – Sports Edition Is the Coaching

Ah, another week, another viral video on the net. This time it is a double header with a college womens soccer game in Utah and a girls high school contest in Rhode Island. The latter shows the frustration we often see from athletes when the game ...
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Under the Sun

Find out what's new on Kitsapsun.com and in the daily Kitsap Sun

Under the Sun: Finding “Today” and Yesterday’s News

A couple of our readers suggested that we make it easier to find out what happened in past days. We’ve done a couple of things to address that: We added a “Today” link under our News heading in the navigation. It works similarly ...
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360 Sports Blog

An insiders take on Northwest sports.

360 Sports Blog: MAIL BAG!

I’ll be gone over the next week on a deer hunting trip in Montana, so there will be subsequently be no posts during that time. I therefore like to take the opportunity to have the readers weigh in. If you have any questions, comments, feedba...
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Mom on the Spot

A local blogger and mom of three takes on motherhood and life in exciting Kitsap County!

Mom on the Spot: A Day Made Better comes to Vinland Elementary

Back in September I was given the opportunity to join Office Max in their effort to help erase teacher funded classrooms. Office Max joined forces with Adopt-A-Classroom to create the A Day Made Better Campaign. In an effort to spread the word, Of...
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The Commute

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

The Commute: Narrows Bridge Toll Meeting Canceled

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Citizen Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for tonight has been canceled because not enough committee members were available to make a quorum. The meeting has not been rescheduled. It was the first of three public meet...
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Wide World of Kitsap Sports

Kitsap Sun staff track all those who have left West Sound and are still plugging along in their respective sports.

Wide World of Kitsap Sports: Gray Trying His Hand at Theater

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The Blogstroke

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

The Blogstroke: Some Reading Material

In case you missed it, I wrote a column on Nathan Adrian when he was in town for the Kitsap Sports Hall of Fame. Adrian is in his junior year at Cal. The school also recently honored its national champions, which included Adrian, and you can read ...
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