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Longtime Kitsap Bank board chair, Helen Langer Smith, dies at 94 kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

Longtime Kitsap Bank board chair, Helen Langer Smith, dies at 94

The daughter of Kitsap Bank's first woman to serve as president, Langer Smith spent 70 years involved with the Port Orchard institution.

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'PACT Act' upholds a promise to veterans exposed to toxins kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/…

'PACT Act' upholds a promise to veterans exposed to toxins

Veterans in Kitsap County should file claims by August 9 to participate in a program passed by Congress.

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What's the deal with that patch of grass at Colman Dock in Seattle? It's for the dogs. kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

What's the deal with that patch of grass at Colman Dock in Seattle? It's for the dogs.

Amid a major reconstruction project at Colman Dock, a small green patch overlooks Elliott Bay. Here's why Allen Daniel created it.

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The search for intelligent life — out there and here kitsapsun.com/story/opinion/…

The search for intelligent life — out there and here

Maybe the government has secrets about outer space, and maybe we elect people who don't understand life on earth.

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What's a shrub? The old-fashioned technique that puts a simple spin on summer blackberries kitsapsun.com/story/life/202…

What's a shrub? The old-fashioned technique that puts a simple spin on summer blackberries

All you need is fruit, sugar, vinegar and a smidge of patience, and you'll be on the deck sipping away.

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Pac-12 being pushed to brink as Big Ten joins Big 12 in honing in on West Coast schools kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2…

Pac-12 being pushed to brink as Big Ten joins Big 12 in honing in on West Coast schools

‘Let’s let our guys stay regional,’ Washington State head coach Jake Dickert said Thursday. ‘Let’s play. Let’s preserve the Pac-12 and what it is.’

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Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith won't face charges following arrest for investigation of DUI kitsapsun.com/story/sports/n…

Seattle Seahawks QB Geno Smith won't face charges following arrest for investigation of DUI

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office says it will not pursue charges against Geno Smith, who was arrested in 202 for investigation of a DUI.

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New multi-mission dry dock at shipyard could start in three years, leaders say kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

New multi-mission dry dock at shipyard could start in three years, leaders say

The Navy's multi-mission dry dock in Bremerton, which has yet to confirm a specific location, could take 8 years to complete, Navy officials said.

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Linseed oil-soaked rags suspected as cause for Bainbridge Island house fire kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

Linseed oil-soaked rags suspected as cause for Bainbridge Island house fire

No injuries were reported in the incident, which was reported at about 9:15 a.m. off Falk Road.

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South Kitsap baseball coach steps down after more than a decade with Wolves kitsapsun.com/story/sports/h…

South Kitsap baseball coach steps down after more than a decade with Wolves

Marcus Logue led the Wolves to three consecutive Class 4A title game appearances, but said it's time to focus on his family.

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VIDEO: Here's how you'll enter the ferry terminal at Colman Dock in Seattle kitsapsun.com/videos/news/20…

VIDEO: Here's how you'll enter the ferry terminal at Colman Dock in Seattle

Take a peak at the new areas opening at the Washington State Ferries terminal in Seattle.

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Seattle's Colman Dock ferry terminal to open new entry building, plaza after $489M overhaul kitsapsun.com/story/news/tra…

Seattle's Colman Dock ferry terminal to open new entry building, plaza after $489M overhaul

A new entry building and a plaza that links into the main Washington State Ferries terminal building at Colman Dock in Seattle are opening this week.

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Bremerton measure to fund police, firefighters opposed by voters kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

Bremerton measure to fund police, firefighters opposed by voters

The public safety measure that would raise $2.3 million annually was trailing in Tuesday night's election results.

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Sources: Big Ten leaders discussing possibility of adding West Coast schools kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2…

Sources: Big Ten leaders discussing possibility of adding West Coast schools

Washington, Oregon were among the Pac-12 teams 'vetted' by Big Ten when conference added USC, UCLA

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South Kitsap fire levy lid lift is passing with 52% approval kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

South Kitsap fire levy lid lift is passing with 52% approval

A measure to raise revenue for South Kitsap fire services, including more firefighters and staffing at Banner Road, was passing in initial returns.

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School board incumbents in North, South Kitsap facing elimination after primary kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

School board incumbents in North, South Kitsap facing elimination after primary

Tuesday's results show directors John Berg of South Kitsap and Barbara Waggoner of North Kitsap are outside the top two in their respective races.

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Mora no more: Island Cool is taking over three beloved ice cream shops in Kitsap kitsapsun.com/story/news/202…

Mora Iced Creamery shops in Kitsap bought by Bainbridge Island couple, rebranded as Island Cool

Kitsap’s three beloved Mora Iced Creamery shops have been purchased by a Bainbridge Island couple and will be rebranded as Island Cool.

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Volunteers bring BBQ to MLK Way, providing some hope as Bremerton encampment seeks solutions kitsapsun.com/story/news/loc…

Volunteers bring BBQ to MLK Way, providing some hope as Bremerton encampment seeks solutions

Volunteers showed up with food and support for homeless, and one another as the city continues to grapple with encampment near downtown.

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Election results in Kitsap County: School board, city council, fire commissioner primaries kitsapsun.com/story/news/pol…

SK fire levy passing; Bremerton public safety measure trailing in initial returns

Results for ballot measures in Bremerton and South Kitsap, as well as primary races for school board in several districts, will be announced Tuesday.

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Huskies, Cougars still in limbo after meeting on Pac-12 media rights kitsapsun.com/story/sports/2…

Huskies, Cougars still in limbo after meeting on Pac-12 media rights

The conference's future remains murky after a Tuesday meeting that was 'productive and positive,' according to a source.

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