Leaky pipes may be cause of Kingston sinkhole

A driver slowed on his way to the Kingston ferry terminal as he passed a sinkhole on Highway 104 May 15. The sinkhole is in the left lane of the highway in downtown Kingston, just passed the Filling Station.  - Kipp Robertson/ Kingston Community News
Kipp Robertson/ Kingston Community News
A driver slowed on his way to the Kingston ferry terminal as he passed a sinkhole on Highway 104 May 15. The sinkhole is in the left lane of the highway in downtown Kingston, just passed the Filling Station.
UPDATED: All lanes are now open. The sinkhole that developed Monday evening on State Route 104, between West Kingston Road and Iowa Avenue and Ohio Avenue, fortunately did not cause any traffic-snarling conditions for commuters Tuesday morning.

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updated 4:44 PM May 15, 2012 0

County wants public input for Hansville traffic study

UPDATED: Kitsap County is undertaking a comprehensive traffic study of the greater Hansville area roadways, specifically the "Hansville loop." Study extended to June 7.

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updated 11:17 AM May 16, 2012 1

Surf and turf: Cow carcass finally sunk using chains, cinder blocks

The cow carcass that washed up on North Beach the end of April became more than a headache for the Port of Kingston. It became a tourist attraction — at least on a small scale.

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updated 2:23 PM May 14, 2012 0

Craig Barry named KMS principal

The current assistant principal and athletic director at North Kitsap High School will head over to Kingston to replace Susan Wistrand, who announced she would resign at the end of this school year.

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10:14 AM May 11, 2012 0

At least they haven't tried dynamite

First, Port of Kingston officials hoped the tide would take the carcass away. Then, they towed it to a buoy and tied it there to keep it from returning to the beach. Sheriff's deputies were enlisted to help; they shot at the carcass, hoping to make it sink. Now, port employees have weighted the carcass down with chains and cinder blocks, hoping to send it to the bottom of the Sound.

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updated 11:11 AM May 8, 2012 North Kitsap Herald 3

Point No Point Lighthouse receives a makeover

The lighthouse and surrounding buildings underwent $100K of improvements, re-opening ceremony is May 12

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updated 10:58 AM May 7, 2012 0

Kingston Kiwanis Club awards two scholarships to KHS seniors

Two soon-to-be graduates of Kingston High School are the recipients of scholarships from the Greater Kingston Kiwanis Club.

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3:57 PM May 3, 2012 0

TSA students win 17 awards

Students from the North Kitsap School District returned from the 29th TSA State Conference with awards in 17 separate competitions.

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updated 3:52 PM May 3, 2012 0

Baze, Swift resign from Port Gamble S’Klallam Council

Kelly Baze and Francine Swift have resigned from the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council. Baze left the council in March to become deputy executive director of the Tribe.

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updated 3:50 PM May 3, 2012 0

Boxman had an ambitious, successful presidency | Rotary News

President Clint Boxman is nearing the end of his term as Rotary president, with many of his goals almost complete.

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updated 3:47 PM May 3, 2012 0

New features at May 12 Flotsam and Jetsam sale

Hansville’s 35th annual Flotsam and Jetsam Garden Club sale will be held May 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Greater Hansville Community Center on Buck Lake Road.

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updated 3:34 PM May 3, 2012 0

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