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Grand opening party for Samudra Yoga set for Aug. 2
July 31, 2009 @ 10:55pm | The KPBJ

The public is invited to the grand opening part for Samudra Yoga, Coffee, Tea & Treats on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music, free yoga classes, drinks and treats, vegan options, giveaways and more.

The free yoga classes start at 9 a.m. for beginners, 12 p.m. for intermediate Vinyasa and 3 p.m. for Anusara.

Samudra Yoga, Coffee, Tea & Treats is located at Evergreen Rotary Park, 1223 McKenzie Avenue, in Bremerton. For more information contact Kath or Winter at (360) 377-4227.

 
Totota Announces 2010 Pricing
July 31, 2009 @ 10:15am | Lary Coppola

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., has announced manufacturer’s suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2010 Avalon full-size sedan, Yaris subcompact, FJ Cruiser off-road sport utility vehicle (SUV), Highlander mid-size SUV, RAV4 compact SUV, and the Tacoma pickup truck. The 2010 models will begin arriving at dealerships in August, with the exception of Highlander, which will debut in September. read more »

 
Comments sought on cleanup alternatives for KCCHA Brownfields project in Port Orchard
July 30, 2009 @ 8:19pm | Kathleen Byrne-Barrantes

KCCHA project map on Mitchell in Port OrchardThe Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA) received a $173,104 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2007. Grant funds will be used to remove sources of surface and subsurface contamination where a garage formerly used by the Port Orchard Fire Department is located.

The KCCHA is currently requesting public comments for a period of 14 days regarding the Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternatives (ABCA). The ABCA will be available on the KCCHA website located at www.kccha.org and the City of Port Orchard website located at www.cityofportorchard.us through August 14, 2009. All comments will be compiled and provided to the Mitchell Avenue Brownfield project team for consideration. read more »

 
Liberty Bank of Washington Sets Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Event at Poulsbo branch open to public on August 6
July 30, 2009 @ 11:53am | The KPBJ

Liberty Bank of Washington has announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony that will serve as the kick-off to the new community bank’s month-long Grand Opening celebrations.

The event will take place on Thursday, August 6 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Liberty Bank’s Poulsbo branch located at 19917 7th Ave NE. Poulsbo Mayor Kathryn Quade as well as other local dignitaries and business owners will preside over the celebration. Also in attendance will be many of Liberty Bank’s founders—all of whom have Kitsap County connections and understand the unique banking needs of local business. read more »

 
Rice Fergus Miller wins training center design bid
July 29, 2009 @ 6:16pm | The KPBJ

Rice Fergus Miller has been selected to design a $25 million multi-jurisdictional training facility for fire and law enforcement personnel in Snohomish County. The project includes Class A and B burn props, live-fire drill towers, confined space props, administration offices, classroom space, emergency vehicle driving, and other training and support spaces. Reach Rice Fergus Miller at (360) 377-8773 or at www.rfmarch.com.

 
Senator Murray takes Healthcare Reform Campaign on the Road
July 29, 2009 @ 10:13am | The KPBJ

Senator Patty Murray addresses a crowd at Harrison Medical Center in BremertonSen. Patty Murray made several visits to Kitsap Peninsula in July to talk about the proposed health care reform. Murray is involved with the Affordable Health Choices Act as a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. Her talks focused on issues related to the workforce, especially shortages of professionals in nursing, primary care and pediatrics compounded by the fact that a wave of nurses and physicians are fast-approaching retirement age.

At the Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, Murray used a forum format that included brief talks by local health care professionals. She told the audience, comprised of local healthcare and community leaders, that creating a healthcare reform without making sure there are qualified providers to take care of all the new patients is like building new schools without hiring new teachers. read more »

 
Sheriff Responds to Law Enforcement Funding Grants Announcement
July 28, 2009 @ 6:32pm | The KPBJ

The announcement came as a shock and a disappointment, or rather “As an unpleasant surprise,” as Sheriff Steve Boyer put it, after a public release was made this morning naming those law enforcement agencies that are to be recipients of grants funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. read more »

 
My Kids’ Cookies, Blue Heron Jewelry and Victor Alexander Winery join forces
July 28, 2009 @ 8:03am | The KPBJ

My Kids’ Cookies is teaming up with local jeweler Blue Heron of Poulsbo and Victor Alexander Winery of Bainbridge Island to help out Helpline House.

On August 19, from 6-8 p.m., stop by My Kids’ Cookies Shop with unwanted gold. Blue Heron Jewelry will be on hand to value, weigh and buy jewelry. A tasting of wines will be provided by Victor Alexander Winery. Donations for Helpline House will be appreciated.

 
Commissioner Garrido to speak at Bremerton Chamber luncheon
July 27, 2009 @ 1:42pm | The KPBJ

Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido will be the guest speaker at the Bremerton area Chamber of Commerce general membership luncheon on August 11. The luncheon is open to the public.

The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m., at McClouds, 2901 Perry Ave, in Bremerton. Reservations are required by August 4. The cost is $22 but attendees may save $4 if paid by the reservation deadline. The luncheon is sponsored by Edward Jones Investments.

For reservations or information, contact the chamber at (360) 479-3579.

 
5-alarm fire guts Arnold’s Home Furnishings
July 27, 2009 @ 1:38pm | Lary Coppola and Dee Coppola

Arnold's Home Furnishings FireTen hours after a five-alarm blaze erupted at Arnold’s Home Furnishings in the 3500 block of Kitsap Way in West Bremerton, firefighters are still mopping up hot spots.

According to Fire Chief Al Duke, the fire began about 2 a.m. and was reported by a passer-by. Witnesses said the 20,000 sq. ft. building was quickly engulfed in flames, and although there’s no word as of yet on the cause, apparently no one was inside the building and no injuries have been reported. The fire marshal’s office is investigating, looking both for witnesses, and hoping to find clues in surveillance video from nearby buildings. read more »

 
Five local Chambers of Commerce to hold first annual beach party
July 27, 2009 @ 6:57am | The KPBJ

The public is invited to join the Chamber’s for its first annual all Chamber Beach Party.

Since home based businesses do not have store fronts or the opportunity to have a chamber after hours, the local Chambers of Commerce have put together an event which allows home based business owners to have a combined after-hours event to be held July 30 from 5-7 p.m. on the grass lawn of the Silverdale Beach Hotel located at 3073 Bucklin Hill Rd. The five local chambers are participating including; Bremerton, Silverdale, Port Orchard, Poulsbo, and Kingston. read more »

 
Open house to celebrate new Poulsbo outpatient cancer care center
July 27, 2009 @ 6:53am | The KPBJ

Harrison Medical Center’s new one-stop medical oncology and chemotherapy center, located 19500 10th Ave NE, Suite 100, in Poulsbo specifically meets the unique needs of cancer patients. Harrison Poulsbo Hematology & Oncology center will provide hospital-based outpatient cancer care, including: Modern chemotherapy treatments (10 chairs), onsite laboratory, six exam rooms, patient navigators, nutritional medicine, support services and resources, and complementary therapies. read more »