Poulsbo News

Port of Poulsbo commissioners selected Steve L. Swann, a retired 24-year career Coast Guard commander and private attorney, to fill a position that's been vacant since late March.

Terry was born in Denver, CO on March 5, 1941 to parents William and Frances Shipley.

The owners posted a notice in the window and on the door stating that as of May 23, the business was closed because its building lease was not renewed.

Robert Paul rings the bell during the Tolling the Boats ceremony Thursday at the Naval Undersea Museum at Keyport.

Monday is Memorial Day. Federal, state and local government offices will be closed.

No other local marina charges as much as the Port Orchard Marina for uncovered moorage, according to a study from the port.

When it gets to be Parades and Festivals Season around here, I know one part-time arts and entertainment scribe who should get hazardous work pay.

Although its been the hope for many years to consolidate the two fire districts that serve North Kitsap, the two district's fire chiefs say now is not the time.

Two people injured Sunday when their vehicle rolled over near Port Ludlow were still hospitalized Tuesday morning, one in critical condition, according to a Harborview Medical Center spokesman.

This photograph of Colin Young's cars near Big Valley Road north of Poulsbo was one of several photos offered as evidence in the county's latest legal action.

"I love a parade, the tramping of feet; I love every beat of a drum. I love a parade, when I hear a band I just want to stand and cheer as they come ..." For those who have a love of parades, last weekend offered ample opportunity to engage in the celebration as described by these lyrics from "I Love a Parade" recorded by the Arden-Ohman orchestra ... (more)

Former Eastside Fire and Rescue Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey Griffin accepted the position of interim fire chief of the Poulsbo Fire Department on May 16.

The $3.8 million is part of a statewide appropriation of $54 million for stormwater projects the Legislature approved as an "economic stimulus." The idea is to provide jobs while increasing protections for lakes, rivers and Puget Sound itself.

The State Committee of Geographic Names voted last week to fix a 152-year-old spelling error, referring a request to change the name of Squamish Harbor to Suquamish Harbor to the State Board of Natural Resources for a final decision.

The Port Madison Lutheran Church on Bainbridge Island hosted a centennial celebration Sunday at the church.

Viking Fest, the 44th annual celebration of Poulsbo's Norwegian cultural ties, continues Sunday.

Viking Chris Whitley and Rich Harper hand out candy with Viking flair Saturday during Viking Fest in Poulsbo.

Safeway developers have worked through the "last major issue" in bringing the supermarket chain to Poulsbo, according to Poulsbo city planning staff.

Thina HA stmark joined her husband, Adolf, in Poulsbo in 1889. Her first letter home to Norway provided interesting details about life in the growing seaside village.

Mukilteo's Bob Champion joined the race for the temporary 1st Congressional District seat, running as an independent.