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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...
- Winter farmers market opens tomorrow
- Police blotter: Woman steps out of shower, finds drunken stranger
- KING 5’s story on BI’s energy-reduction experiment
- Winslow Way project delayed
- Over 500 islanders volunteer for energy reduction project
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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...
- Employers Foggy on Medical Marijuana
- They Stole Her Stuff, But they Couldn’t Take this Bremerton Woman’s Resolve
- Live Coverage of Arnold’s Arson Trial, Day 4
- Live Coverage of the Arnold’s Arson Trial, Days 2 and 3
- Arnold’s Arson Trial, Day 1
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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...
- Majority of GOP Voters Think Obama Stole 2008 Election
- Is Bremerton the Beer Caucus?
- State Budget Shortfall Up to $2.2 Billion
- Good News! We’re Not as Bad Off as California, Oregon . . .
- The Danger of Blackballing the Moderates
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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...
- Bremerton School Board will meet in closed session on Monday to discuss track
- Dorn proposes changes in math, science requirements
- Recovery and reinvestment money is just a finger in the dike
- Boynton still ahead in BSD school board race
- Update: “Race to the Top” money there for the taking, but will Washington be a true contender
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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...
- Center for Whale Research names newest orca calf
- Calendar photo shows ‘quiet waters’ and vegetation
- Watching streams to see how salmon respond
- Amusing Monday: Getting ready to exploit the moon
- ‘Ghost nets’ finally being removed from Puget Sound
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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...
- True-Crime Author Puts Spotlight on Bremerton
- A Dodgers Fan for a Day
- A ‘Mighty’ Former Bremerton Resident Gets an $18M Facelift
- A League of Bremerton’s Own
- Mayor Candidate Schedules Public Explanation
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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...
- Whigin’ out: The Whigs, The Features & Dead Trees @ The Tractor 11.14.09
- Nuclear war on the dance floor: Electric Six @ Neumos 11.15.09
- Because nerds have to dance too: They Might Be Giants Flood tour @ Showbox SoDo 11.10.09
- Stir the Blood stirs the crowd: The Bravery @ Showbox at the Market 11.09.09
- REVIEW: Mudhoney, Brothers of the Sonic Cloth & Unnatural Helpers @ Neumos 11.13.09
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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 ...
- Manette Sidebar Closes, Henry’s Deli Moving
- Eating Local for Thanksgiving?
- Share Your Thanksgiving Recipes and Win
- Bremerton 15th Street Bakery Now Open
- Bremerton Local Foods Grocer to Have an Open House
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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...
- Seeking Central Kitsap Woodworkers … a Personal Post
- Interesting Phone Call About CK Schools
- Take a Role in Planning Central Kitsap’s Heritage Park
- The Conclusions We Jump To
- What Does Election Day Say About Us?
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...
- **FORECASTING KITSAP WINTER 2009-2010 FORECAST By: Matthew Leach
- The Best Forecast Bust Ever!
- Ready for Round Two of the Storm Parade?
- **Severe Weather Headed for Kitsap County: Copious Rainfall, Windy Weather Ahead
- “Snow” Update and Pee Wee Championship Forecast
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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....
- PO Council Race: Lucarelli Closes in on Powers
- Planning Consultant Undaunted by Spruce House Denial
- 400 Submit Petition Against Park Closures
- Friday Afternoon Club: Port Orchard Party Saturday
- On Tuesday Five Chances to Speak Your Mind to the SK School Board
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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 ...
- Trade-in sales tax exemption not in danger
- Don’t use park & ride lots to sell cars
- Ticketed for one mile over the speed limit
- Why are photo-enforcement signs not next to the signals?
- Freeway mergers must yield
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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 ...
- Kelly Tied for Third at Q School
- MLS Cup Arrives on Bainbridge Ferry
- Tuesday Ramblings
- Steven Gray Has a Possible Future …. As an Actor
- Catching Up With Stevie Mac
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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 ...
- Final Football Stats
- Bainbridge’s Johnson Named All-Metro League
- Strozier Resigns From Kingston Girls Hoops Job
- Fullington Named Oly/Nisqually Defensive MVP
- Oly’s Dixon Earns OWL MVP
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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...
- Photos That Never Got Published Take 3
- PHOTO: Mountains, Snow and Reprints
- PHOTOS: We’ve Come a Long Way!
- VIDEO: Meetings Are Tough
- PHOTO: Newspaper Photographer Secrets
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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...
- Pac-10 Winding Down to Finish
- Bye Week means Back to Recruiting
- Beavers End Husky Bowl Hopes
- Duck’s Loss Tightens Pac-10 Race
- On Beating the Beavers
Reader Blog
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...
- Talking (Local) Turkey!
- Kitsap Farm Calendar – November 13th
- For better – or worse
- Kitsap Farm Calendar 10-30-09
- Eat Local for Thanksgiving
Reader Blog
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...
- Searching for Signs of Hope in Bleak Budget Picture
- Time to Talk Dollars and Sense
- Reed Predicts 51 Percent Turnout
- BKAT to Broadcast Forum
- I-1033, R-71 Debated in Forum
Reader Blog
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...
- Upscale McDonald’s Brings European Style to NYC
- Wednesday Stocks Down as Construction Slows
- No Decision Yet to Rebuild Entire Former Arnold’s
- Pope Resources Continues Reduced Harvest
- Port Receives EnviroStars Recognition
Staff Blog
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...
- World COPD Day Celebration 2009 is coming to Silverdale!
- Sarcoidosis for the Holidays
- Government Controlled Health Care
- New NIA Senior Walk Study
- QUALITY LIFE- TOO EXPENSIVE?
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Outlaw Radio Kitsap
Social vigilantes broadcasting online.Outlaw Radio Kitsap: 11-15 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Sports Podcast
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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...
- 11-15 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Sports Podcast
- 11-16 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Podcast
- 11-8 Outlaw Radio Kitsap
- 10-25 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Podcast
- 10-18 Outlaw Radio Kitsap Podcast
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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...
- New ‘Twilight’ Movie Arrives at Midnight
- Wheeler memorial set for Nov. 28
- Three Local Youngsters Wrap Up ‘Dreamcoat’ Run
- Corinna, Corinna Gets Busy in Seattle
- ‘Timetravel_0’ Hasn’t Arrived at Orchard Yet
Staff Blog
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 ...
- Trouble With Girls Gone Wild – Sports Edition Is the Coaching
- WSDOT’s ‘Nightmare on Alaskan Way Viaduct’ Destined to be Instant Video Classic
- I Don’t Like Spiders and Snakes — But This Guy Does
- Forget Hawks vs. Tides, What About Gig Harbor’s Real Football Rivalry?
- Could School District Save Parents’ $$$ with Bulk Buying?
Staff Blog
Under the Sun
Find out what's new on Kitsapsun.com and in the daily Kitsap SunUnder 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 ...
- Finding “Today” and Yesterday’s News
- Our New Comments and Conversation Features
- Meet Our New Photographer
- Coming to you live: More video broadcasts from your local paper
- How Can We Help You?
Staff Blog
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...
- MAIL BAG!
- Sounders v. Dynamo Preview and Predictions
- Seahawks, Huskies Football Preview/Predictions
- Excerpts From The Book The NBA Doesn’t Want You To Read
- Edgerrin James released by the Seahawks
Reader Blog
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...
- A Day Made Better comes to Vinland Elementary
- Have a Fun and Safe Halloween!
- Tis the Season – CORN MAZE!
- You Know You’re a Kitsap Mom When… Parks & Rainy Days
- A Liberty Walk in Poulsbo
Reader Blog
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...
- Narrows Bridge Toll Meeting Canceled
- Ferry Isn’t Sinking
- Ferry Expected to Return Friday Afternoon
- Buses Detouring Around Closed Manette Bridge
- Mechanical Problems Knock Out PT Ferry Until Morning
Staff Blog
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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- Gray Trying His Hand at Theater
- Friday Night Hockey: Tomahawks vs. River City
- Tara Kirk Sell Giving Back to Bremerton
- Marvin Getting Ready for NBA Season
- Bagala Starting as Freshman at Dakota State
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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 ...
- Some Reading Material
- Adrian Named to U.S. Team for 2010
- King Aquatic’s Hutchison to Coach FAST
- Jones Preaches Safety at Swimming Event
- NFHS Bans High-Tech Suits in Prep Competition
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