Dozens welcome in new year with plunge into Olalla Bay
Jan 02, 2022 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonWith snow on the ground, dozens of brave souls dived or jumped off the bridge into the chilly water at the Olalla Polar Bear Plunge.
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Peninsula schools set to open Monday on schedule despite snow, COVID surge
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryDistrict transportation officials will evaluate road conditions over the weekend.
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City Council considering switching from 3-member committees to 7-member study sessions
Dec 31, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichWith four out of the seven council members being new, it’s believed they would be better served and serve better by meeting as a whole.
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Applications being taken for vacant City Council position
Dec 30, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichA person will be appointed to serve through November 2023, completing the term of Tracie Markley, who is leaving to become the city’s mayor.
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Crashes continue as Wollochet interchange awaits funding
Dec 28, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichMoney to improve the interchange was in the House transportation budget two years ago, but never made it into the final bill.
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Versatile Tides remain unbeaten in South Sound League girls basketball play
Dec 27, 2021 | By: Dennis BrowneAll-league guards Taylor Schwab and Baylee Young had paced the well-rounded squad to a 4-0 league mark and 4-1 overall.
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Hello, pancakes! Lease on former Harvester property confirmed
Dec 23, 2021 | By: Christina T HenryThe Original Pancake House will open sometime next year in the former longtime site of Harvester Restaurant.
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White Christmas might hinge on technicality
Dec 22, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichBy definition, a white Christmas is one in which there’s an inch of snow on the ground in the morning. Though Saturday might not qualify, there could be at least that much Christmas night and the following days.
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Olalla winery in jeopardy of losing permit for special events
Dec 21, 2021 | By: Charlee Glock-JacksonNo decision was reached after a 10-hour Kitsap County hearing Thursday on the status of Olalla Valley Vineyard and Winery‘s conditional use permit (CUP). The 5.87-acre winery, owned and operated by Stuart Chisholm and Mary Ellen Houston, is zoned Rural Protection (RP), which permits agriculture-related uses and agritourism. The permit was issued in April 2017,
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Sale of historic Lakebay Marina nears completion
Dec 20, 2021 | By: Ed FriedrichThe Department of Natural Resources will oversee the aquatic lands and lease, State Parks will manage the uplands and a boating association will renovate, maintain and operate the marina.
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