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North Kitsap Board Approves Renovations to Community Pool

Friday, Jan. 9, 2009
The district will borrow $292,000 from the state to make the facility more energy-efficient and cheaper to operate in the long run.
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School Board Looking at Lights, Paint for Kingston High

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Discussion to begin on how to pay for lights at Kingston. Full story »

Bremerton School Board Delays Decision on Superintendent

Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
A crowd of about 100 people attended Thursday’s meeting, at which the board was to determine the employment future of Bette Hyde. But board members' arguments with themselves, and with an angry audience, forced the meeting to end without a decision. Full story »

Belfair Students Get Their Questions Answered by ‘First Mike'

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The husband of Gov. Chris Gregoire promoted reading during an appearance Wednesday at a North Mason elementary school. Full story »

South Kitsap Levy Boosters Prepare to Launch Campaign

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Voters will receive ballots for the Feb. 3 replacement levy measure in mid-January.
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Bremerton School Board Member Says He Was Pressured to Resign

Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
Meanwhile, the board is expected to offer Elizabeth Hyde the superintendent post Thursday night. Full story »

Substitute Teacher Charged With Child Molestation

Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
James D. Carnegie, 65, taught at Central Kitsap and Bremerton schools. He remains jailed on $50,000 bail. Full story »

New Computer Lab Aims to Give Disadvantaged Students a Boost

Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009
The downtown Bremerton lab is part of a larger effort by a nonprofit group to help students who need special support.
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North Mason Bond Could Force Big Decision on Grapeview Voters

Friday, Jan. 2, 2009
The K-8 district would be forced to finance a portion of the capital cost it would incur because some students attend NM High.
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Olympic High School Student Paper Online

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
Snow delayed printing, but you can download a copy. Full story »

Strengths Seen in Task Force's School Funding Report

Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
A lawmaker who represents Kitsap says the recommendations will make inroads on the problems, while a Poulsbo woman who follows the issue says a stronger stance against levies needs to be made.
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Fee Hikes Coming at North Kitsap Pool

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
The North Kitsap school board voted for user fee increases — which range from a quarter per children's visit to $20 on passes — Thursday night, in a continuing effort to keep the pool operating. Full story »

Sakai Students Get Practical Education in Solar Energy

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Newly installed solar panels will provide a year-round lesson on alternative energy.
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School Districts Finding New Ways to Pinch Their Energy Pennies

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
No conservation move is too small for facilities directors looking to keep rising prices from taking the air out of tightened budgets.
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Work Sessions for Bremerton Superintendent Search Postponed

Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Two forums scheduled for next week to discuss a search for the next Bremerton school superintendent have been postponed, following the announcement that Bette Hyde could be retained. Full story »
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