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Kalee Anderson, above left, and Nia Calloway try quinoa and kale for the first time during Wednesday’s lunch at Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton, while other students head for the corn dogs. “It’s good but spicy,” Kalee said. For the first time in 15 years, the federal government has changed public school lunch rules, doubling the the required servings of fruits and vegetables.
USDA reveals “historic” school meals plans, little change for local schools already on board
Senate Passes Gay Marriage Bill; House review next
As Senate President Brad Owens announced that the same-sex marriage bill, ESSB 6239, had passed, an anxious audience of hundreds watching attentively during tense floor debate erupted with applause.
Soup swap
Jenn Petrunis lives in Port Orchard and works in Bremerton. She drives to Poulsbo for locally-grown produce, to a Southworth dairy farm for milk and to a friend’s place for fresh eggs.
Three decades made a difference
Former Olympic High School art teacher leaves lasting effect
Storm costs Bremerton $25K so far, more to come
The City of Bremerton’s response to the Jan. 18 storm that laid 6 to 8 inches of snow throughout the city cost an estimated $25,000 for the first phase of work to clear or treat 142 miles of street.
State targets do-it-yourself tobacco shops for taxes
Smokers call Senate bill to protect public health “bogus”
Bagpipers coming to Seabeck
The Seabeck Conference Center will host its annual Scottish Bagpipes and Fiddlers event starting Feb. 6. The 10-day event will bring together pipers from around the world looking to train under award-winning bagpipe masters from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
County presents alternatives for UGA updates
Public hearing on the alternatives scheduled for Feb. 6
Business briefs
Local author unveils new novelLocal author Kristin Hannah will read an except from her new novel, “Home Front,” at The Loft in Poulsbo
When duty calls | Kitsap Week
Navigating the ins and outs of Kitsap County jury service
Everything Bremerton | Commentary
For some time now, the Bremerton City Council has faced ongoing decisions surrounding methadone distribution and possible dispensary clinic locations within the city limits.
