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- Poulsbo & Beyond
- Rougheart MMA Journal
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- Cheers To You
- Forecasting Kitsap
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- Kitsap Frames
- Milt Priggee's Kitsap Commentary
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- Pumas Insider
- Road Warrior
- The Blogstroke
- The Commute
- The Prep Beat
- The Stark Truth
- Watching Our Water Ways
- Wide World of Kitsap Sports
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): The Nones are coming ?
With the
changes to our culture from a Judeo Christian Ethnic to the
more secular progressive values , we have seen a new group that is
called “Nones” beginning to get much attention . Where as
they tend to politically left o...
- The Nones are coming ?
- Arlenes Flowers, Religious Freedom , and Equal Rights
- NK Community…NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
- Latter Glory
- Latter Glory House
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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: Saturday update — SK baseball, Bainbridge soccer move on
In baseball,
South Kitsap beat Jackson 3-0 in opener. The Wolves beat
Woodinville 4-1 in the quarterfinals. SK is in the final four for
the first time since 2003, when they won the state title in Elton
Goodwin’s final season.
North Kitsap beat S...
- Saturday update — SK baseball, Bainbridge soccer move on
- Friday playoff updates
- Bainbridge’s Crowley earns Metro Mountain MVP
- Former Oly coach Thoemke headed to Hall of Fame
- High school state golf tournament venues
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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 ...
- Cold spring weather systems eyeing Kitsap County next week
- From May heat to May showers
- After exceeding the 70s last week, 80 degrees is not too far behind
- 7 days, 70 degrees
- Nearly 50% of the nation still covered in snow
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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...
- Filing day 5: Plans for a busy day
- Filing day 4: Real races continue to emerge
- Filing day three: Halfway to the race of the year
- Incumbency, close calls and money
- 2013 filing day two
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Road Warrior
Travis Baker blogs about the problems and idiosyncrasies of Kitsap highways and byways.Road Warrior: 2 right turns and one no-turn in Poulsbo
The in basket: Tom Wisniewski of Bremerton asked in an e-mail,
“Regarding the intersection of Lindvig Way, Front Street, and Bond
Road in Poulsbo, is it legal to turn right in this intersection
from one road to another?
“Bond on to Lindvig app...
- 2 right turns and one no-turn in Poulsbo
- End of McWilliams Road plagued by crashes
- What’s the point of 13th & Warren traffic detectors?
- The rules on signalling
- Hoofing it on McWilliams Road
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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: 3 new officers join the beat at Bremerton police
Bremerton Municipal Court Judge James
Docter swears in the city’s three new police officers Wednesday.
Photo by Shannon Corin.
Three new Bremerton police officers were sworn in
Wednesday, a shot in the arm toward the department’s staffing
le...
- 3 new officers join the beat at Bremerton police
- Bremerton, shuck all the peanuts you want (it’s not actually illegal)
- Walgren recalls time when lawmakers had perk with cops
- Bremerton Police add online drug tip form, bios of top brass
- Murky stats cloud gun control debate over background checks
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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: Wine and Canada’s poutine, a great match
Poutine, a common dish found in Canada, has started to make
itself known in the states.
What would probably be considered comfort food by our friendly
neighbors to the north, is popping up as trendy food over the
border in states like our own.
Wit...
- Wine and Canada’s poutine, a great match
- What we’re drinking: Finca Sandoval Manchuela 2004
- What we’re drinking: Bordeaux vs. Bordeaux
- Saturday a perfect day for wine tasting
- What we’re drinking: Spiral Wines
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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...
- WAC reinstates men’s swimming and diving
- Bainbridge’s Lindley finishes USMS Nationals meet
- BAM’s Lindley headed to U.S. Masters nationals
- Emily Silver part of Fitter & Faster tour
- OAC’s Crane wins twice at LeFave LC Kickoff
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Bainbridge Conversation
Reporter Tad Sooter engages island residents in a conversation about their community.Bainbridge Conversation: Bainbridge Islander preview
Here’s the Bainbridge Islander preview for May 17. Feel free
to give your events a plug in the comment section below.
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‘SINGULAR SENSATION’ | BPA’s ‘A Chorus Line’ continues to wow
audiences through May.
VISIT FROM AN A...
- Bainbridge Islander preview
- City posts draft of water utility agreement with KPUD
- Island Road History | Ravine Lane
- Police Blotter: Buddha statues stolen from island home
- T&C releases remodel design
Staff Blog
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 ...
- Bike to Work Day 2013
- Having Fun with Pi
- Quilt Inspired by Quote from Dr. Martin Luther King
- National Wear Red Day ® is Friday February 1st
- Renewed thoughts about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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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: Kitsap’s Angelina Jolie connection
News this week that Angelina Jolie has had a preemptive double
mastectomy shines a spotlight on BCRA1, the defective gene that
puts carriers at high risk to develop breast and ovarian
cancer.
According to NBC News, Jolie, 37, revealed on Tuesday ...
- Kitsap’s Angelina Jolie connection
- Video: SKHS students rally against staff cuts
- Student protest discouraged by SKSD administrators
- Library fundraiser, candidates’ workshop
- Musical winners from Kitsap high schools
Staff Blog
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 Of The Day: A Tough Loss
North Kitsap soccer player Nate Foster
covers his face with his jersey after losing their playoff game
against Bellingham 2-1 at North Kitsap High School on Wednesday.
(LARRY STEAGALL / KITSAP SUN)
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- FRAMES: Photo Of The Day: A Tough Loss
- FRAMES: Hipstamatic Views From The “Office”: This, That And The Other
- FRAMES: Photo Of The Day: An Outake From Monday’s Storm
- FRAMES: Photo Challenge #65: Festival Fun
- FRAMES: Photo Challenge #64: Spring Has Sprung: STAND-OUTS
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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: J pod returns after an extended absence
J pod, one of the three groups of killer whales that frequent
Puget Sound, returned to the San Juan Islands yesterday after an
unusually long absence.
Photo courtesy of Capt. Jim
Maya
J pod typically passes through the area throughout the winter...
- J pod returns after an extended absence
- Embracing a new approach to nonpoint pollution?
- Amusing Monday: encounters with polar ice
- Amusing Monday: Nautical themes take the cake
- Take special care to save carwashes from extinction
Staff Blog
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...
- Millennials expected to continue decline in driving
- It’ll be illegal to part in electric vehicle charging space
- No fines from L&I in Walla Walla ferry incident
- Ferry terminals earn highest EnviroStars rating
- New team formed to watch new ferries
Staff Blog
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: Kitsapers in the pros: Cunningham, Vettleson heating up in minors
Aaron Cunningham and Drew Vettleson, a couple of minor-league
outfielders, appear to have gotten untracked after slow starts.
Cunningham, from South Kitsap and Everett CC, is playing for
the Round Rock Express, Texas Rangers’ Triple-A aff...
- Kitsapers in the pros: Cunningham, Vettleson heating up in minors
- Thursday Links: Is Tebow getting a raw deal?
- Fred Couples calls Hall of Fame induction ‘coolest night of my life’
- Bloomquist only ‘at 80 percent’
- Rainiers play 11:30 a.m. game vs. Reno on Monday
Staff Blog
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...
- Dark Horse Entertainments May 11th Pummel at the Point record-setting and explosive
- My boxing rebellion… Glimpsing, describing, discovering the sport at “Battle at the Boat 91″
- Battle at the Boat 91 on 23 March, my first shot at covering boxing
- Falling off the map blues
- Wrestling… not so easy
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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...
- Local Poulsbo Hotel Garners Awards
- Lessons from Kindergarten for City & Port of Poulsbo
- Love Boat Comes to Poulsbo WA
- North Kitsap School Closures – Hug a Committee Member
- A Thankful Farewell to Joanne Vitalich – A Legacy of Love & Advocacy
Reader Blog
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...
- Pumas lose to Vancouver, fall to 0-2
- Pumas taking part in exhibition in Port Angeles
- Pumas sign lease agreement to use Gordon Field
- Latest on Pumas and Gordon Field
- Former Pumas assistant coach Chapman returning
Staff Blog
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...
- Catherine Ahl gets Liberty Bell Award
- Health Care Reform and You
- League Supports Ruling Against Supermajority
- A Legal Challenge to Charter Schools
- Celebrate our First 50 Years at Art Walk March 1
Reader Blog
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...
- More Plant Sales on Tap and a Heronswood Event
- Pesticides – What’s a Gardener to Do?
- Native Plants are Great
- Fairy Gardens
- Bloedel Reserve Premier Plant Sale & Open House April 16 & 17
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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...
- Northwoods – Silverdale – Physical Rehabilitation – Good-by – Hello
- Patient Safety, Rosemaling, Spinal Disk – Yes, Related Here
- Lymph Notes Scholarship – National Lymphedema Network
- Boob Voyage Party … UPDATE
- A Tribute to Sara
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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:...
- Heart 4 The Homeless 5K Run/Walk Saturday, April 6
- An empowering article to ponder and pass on
- Homeless in Kitsap nwsltr for 3-’13 thru 4-’13
- Kitsap Rescue Mission has an urgent need!
- Severe Weather Shelter OPEN Wed. and Thurs. Nights
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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...
- Worm your way into being a Beach Naturalist
- Swollen seas and a Tolkien tide
- Whale puke and beach cleanup
- Terrific tides, crab opener, and croaker care
- Beach Walk on the big screen and jellies in the water
Reader Blog
Wide World of Kitsap Sports
Dedicated to following the athletes and teams that call West Sound home.Wide World of Kitsap Sports: Bree Schaaf’s time learning from John Harbaugh
You can read about that and her musings on the nature of fandom
here.
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- Bree Schaaf’s time learning from John Harbaugh
- Sticking up for Marvin
- Tucker-Gangnes (mock) drafted by Sounders
- Want to ask Nathan Adrian questions? Here’s how
- Willie Bloomquist charity brings toys to children in hospital for Christmas
Staff Blog
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...
- Kitsap ‘Life,’ always changing
- Baurick heads to Boulder
- Election season surfaces again
- A simple view of the daily ritual
- Steve Gardner nails it (according to the policy nerds)
Staff Blog
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...
- REAL Farm to Fork
- Cooking for the hay crew
- Marinated Mushrooms!
- Happy Father’s Day
- Soup for the soggy soul
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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.Milt Priggee's Kitsap Commentary: Legitimate hypocrite
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...
- Arnold’s ‘Fat Kid’ film makes another festival stop
- ‘Summerplay’ 2012 will feature a half dozen new one-acts
- Film director Lynn Shelton visits Rose Theatre
- Changing Scene auditions “Summerplay” players
- Paradise pulls a coup by grabbing ‘Spamalot’ for next summer
Staff Blog
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 ...
- Puerto Vallarta
- Other food Blog’s
- Phad Thai
- Chicken and Biscuits in the Oven
- Casper’s Pizza and Barbeque in Belfair
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Poulsbo & Beyond
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