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Navy Agreement Settles Sonar Lawsuits

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
The Navy and environmental groups agree that research should help determine sonar use. Full story »

Old Kitsap Sailors Discover Wartime Connection — 64 Years Later

Saturday, Jan. 3, 2009
Carl Moff of North Kitsap and Eric Kegley of Central Kitsap were on adjacent ships during a World War II battle, but never met or realized how connected their lives were until recently.
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Expert to Speak About Al-Qaida at Navy League Luncheon

Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
The event is scheduled for Jan. 13. Full story »

Base Late Gate Changing to Charleston

Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
The change will begin on Jan. 18. Full story »

Combined Federal Campaign Tops $1 Million in Donations in Kitsap

Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
The success of the annual charity drive will help the United Way of Kitsap Couty make its annual goal. Full story »

A Message of Christmas Hope, Delivered to Iraq

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
A Naval Hospital-Bremerton nurse who was stationed in Iraq for last year's holidays remembers how a package from home lifted her spirits. Full story »

Reader Call: Are You Feeling Relief or Frustration?

Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008
As things slowly return to normal, how are you feeling after the long bout with the holidays and winter weather? Full story »

Converted Sub Finishes Historic (and Long) Deployment

Monday, Dec. 22, 2008
The USS Ohio returned to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on Monday after 14 exciting months at sea. Full story »

67 Years After Pearl Harbor, Fewer Survivors but Firm Memories

Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008
Sixty-seven years later, some Kitsap County vets like to talk about the attack, while others simply draw strength in knowing they survived. Full story »

Keyport Museum's Deep-Sea Vessel in Shipshape Form

Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
The deep-sea vessel that was crucial to investigating the sunken submarines Thresher and Scorpion gets a little tender-loving care in its old age.
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Navy: Sailor Killed in Submarine Accident Disregarded Warnings

Thursday, Nov. 27, 2008
Safety measures were followed aboard the USS Nebraska when Michael Gentile, 21, was pinned by the rudder ram, an investigation has found.
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USS San Francisco Takes to Waters With Its Transplanted Nose

Monday, Nov. 24, 2008
Three years after its underwater collision, the submarine is preparing to return to service with the decommissioned Honolulu’s bow.
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New Look for PSNS Building at Bremerton's Gateway

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
The World War II-era Building 460, backdrop to the city's Harborside Fountain Park, will be painted and fixed up for $2 million, the Navy announced Friday. Full story »

Stennis to Return to Bremerton

Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
The aircraft carrier has been training off of Southern California since Sept. 23 and is scheduled to tie up to the pier at 2 p.m. Full story »

Buoying Families of Kitsap National Guard Troops With Blue Stars

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008
Martha and Mary residents undertake a craft project to relay good wishes to the Iraq-deployed's loved ones.
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