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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: I Don’t Think We’ll Be Seeing a President Palin

Toast. That may have been my thought, but I’m actually quoting someone else. This from a Fox story: Larry Sabato, the director of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, said Palin is political toast. “If she wants to ru...
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Forecasting Kitsap

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

Forecasting Kitsap: Your Holiday Weekend Forecast: It’s Gonna Be a Toasty One!

**A RED FLAG WARNING is in effect until midnight Sunday. Click here for the full report** Typically after April seeing any ”watches”, “warnings” or “advisories” by the National Weather Service are rare. But ...
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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: Free summer concerts by Dyme Def, Blitzen Trapper, TMTS and more

The folks over at KEXP are bringing some excellent free live music to the masses this summer at the Mural Amphitheatre on the Seattle Center campus, which is where KISW used to have its free Pain in the Grass shows, as anyone who lived through th...
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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: Proposed geoduck farm would use mesh tubes

A group of property owners on Hood Head in northern Hood Canal say they have joined forces to lease a nearby beach from the Washington Department of Natural Resources — mainly because they didn’t want to see what a typical commercial geoduck f...
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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: Jammin’

The children’s book Jamberry riffs, “Raspberry, Jazzberry, Razzmatazzberry, Berryband, Merryband, Jamming in Berryland!”   Lately, our house has been  “Jamberry” central as I processed thirty-some-odd pints of stra...
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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: Taking Money From Visitors to Attract Ourselves?

The news today that Grant Griffin is resigning as the director of the Kitsap Visitors and Convention bureau raises an interesting question, one I’d like to hear your opinions about. The Visitors and Convention Bureau is established to market...
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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: Friday Afternoon Club Part II: Ciscoe Clowns for Helpline

By Chris Henry chenry@kitsapsun.com PORT ORCHARD South Kitsap Helpline and supporters will host a fund-raising event Sunday to help with the purchase of the Port Orchard Nursery. The event will feature King 5 TV personality and master gardener Cis...
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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: Bainbridge Mountaineer Viesturs Featured on The Colbert Report

A lot of you have probably read that Bainbridge’s mountaineering giant Ed Viesturs and climbing guide Peter Whittaker will lead NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, Seahawks coach Jim Mora, Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke and United Way CEO Jon Fin...
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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: A Tour Inside Carter’s Chocolates in Port Orchard

Sometimes, my job is so rough. Like this week I had to go sling a video camera to a Port Orchard chocolate maker who gave both me and entertainment reporter Michael Moore a taste-included lesson on gourmet chocolates. You’re feeling sorry fo...
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Bainbridge Conversation

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

Bainbridge Conversation: 4th of July parade celebrates BI teen’s energy independence

Mark King and his electric carLook below for my story about a recent Bainbridge High School grad’s homemade electric car. Mark King’s face lights up at the opportunity to share his leather-bound book of inventions. Barefooted and slee...
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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: A Song Dedication for 23-Year-Old Olalla Man

Man, I can relate. Here at the Bremerton Beat we love to toss jabs across the bathtub at our close, personal friends in Port Orchard and, if necessary, South Kitsap at large. Little gives us more joy than to find foibles and exploit them. Makes us...
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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: PHOTO: Take Better Fireworks Photos

So, you’ve got a spot picked to watch the fireworks. You remembered to charge your camera batteries. You have a tripod…(You DO have a tripod, right?) Now, you’re ready to take some fireworks photos. Instead of writing up a full ...
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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: Call Out To Park Vista Residents

Please call me. Rachel Pritchett, 475-3783. Share on Facebook
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Riding 4 Hope

The Mackovjaks update their cross-country ride for charity.

Riding 4 Hope: Riding4Hope - Day 4, 7/1/09

  DAILY REPORT:  David, John, James and Skip. Another warm sunny day. Start temp was 66 deg and ended with temps at 89 deg. Winds were 5 - 15 mph as a head wind for until we reached the AFB.  In general this was supposed to be an easy ride tod...
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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: U.S. Swimming Nationals, Adrian, on TV

Swim fans, yes, I know you’re out there, be sure to check out the U.S. National championships next week on TV. The meet, which is also the world championship trials, will be broadcast live from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Indianapolis on Tuesda...
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Kitsap Entertainment

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

Kitsap Entertainment: Bremerton Symphony Association Elects New President, Board Members

This from our friends at the Bremerton Symphony Association (received July 1): At its monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 16, the Bremerton Symphony Association elected a slate of officers who will serve for the 2009-2010 term, beginning July 1. The ...
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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: Stinky Compost Traps Homeowner

Is inhaling steaming bulk compost toxins or gas a menace for lungs? Well, this homeowner doesn’t know and my house is now almost completely surrounded by stinky compost I do not want to inhale. I wanted it to use as a mulch as suggested by Cis...
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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: Summer Reading

In this tough economy, I find I am always looking for very inexpensive or free things to do with my kids. And now that school is out, there is a lot of “doing” that needs to happen. Yesterday we went to the library in Poulsbo. I know w...
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The Commute

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

The Commute: Fourth Matches New Year’s for Drunkest Holiday

Independence Day weekend is a dangerous time on America’s roadways, according to the National Safety Council. From 6 p.m. Thursday through the end of Sunday, the NSC estimates there will be 381 traffic fatalities and another 20,000  disabling i...
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Road Warrior

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

Road Warrior: Do overhead traffic detectors record images?

The in basket: Andrew MacMillen is the latest to ask about the cameras Kitsap County is putting on top of more and more of its traffic signal cross arms, the ones at Miller Bay  and Gunderson roads near Indianola in his case.  “When the li...
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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?: Gig Harbor Scouts Safe After a River Scare

Some Gig Harbor Boy Scouts got more than they bargained for over the weekend while rafting in the Wenatchee area, as reported in the Wenatchee World. Four members of a rafting party were thrown into the water as a rafting group crossed some turbul...
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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: Summer break!!

School is out for the summer and the Sun’s education blog is taking a little summer hiatus too. Have a great July everyone. See you in August. Marietta Share on Facebook
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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: How to Keep Your Car Safe (and What to do if you Don’t)

They’re taking cars. Going on short rides. Stealing your stuff from them. And then dumping the evidence. Thieves have taken 30 cars in as many days in the East Bremerton area, prompting a Kitsap County Sheriff’s detectives’ inve...
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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: Texas Prep Deaths Prompt New Heat Policies

Here’s a story from the Associated Press in San Antonio. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) is leading a push to eliminate two-a-days due to the increase risk of high school players dying from heat stroke/exhaustion. Ha...
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Knight Scribe Blog

A blog for and by Bremerton High School students.

Knight Scribe Blog: Label: Drone

          Labeling. Not everyone does it, but a lot of people do. It’s just a way to describe someone, but there’s truly no way to know who a person is just by looking at them. There’s a little more to a person then clothes, hair, ...
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