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Friday, January 15, 2016 | Vol. 115, No. 3 | NorthKitsapHerald.com | 50¢
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JANUARY 15-21, 2016 | ARTS, CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT & KITSAP CLASSIFIEDS | 65,000 CIRCULATION
Small dog,
big
INSIDE ‘Starr’ inspires an effort to help others — In this
heart
edition
Pup’s love of people inspires effort to help others — Story, page 3
Navy: training proposal ‘in early stages’ Could include exercises in Liberty Bay, Poulsbo STAFF REPORT
POULSBO — A Navy spokesman says a plan to use beaches, marinas and parks in the Puget Sound region, including Poulsbo,
Suquamish will host leaders from 57 NW Tribes
for special warfare training is only proposed, and that the public will be engaged “at the appropriate time” before any plan is implemented.
“Naval Special Warfare has trained in the Pacific Northwest for over 30 years. We have a longstanding relationship with local officials and coordinate rou-
tinely with military and civil authorities to gain approval,” said Lt. Cmdr. Mark Walton, USN, a spokesman for Naval Special Warfare Group Three. “The environmental assessment process for the Naval Proposed Special
Warfare Training has begun and it’s in the early stages of development. The Navy is currently reviewing potential environmental, cultural and historic impacts of the type and frequency of training being requested. Subsequent stages include
A test of mettle and muscle
Mayor talks development in State of the City
By RICHARD WALKER
rwalker@northkitsapherald.com
By SOPHIE BONOMI
sbononi@northkitsapherald.com
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orth Kitsap High School wrestler Zach Streun attempts a maneuver to gain control over Bremerton’s Luis Clemen, Jan. 12 at North Kitsap. Bremerton prevailed in the meet, while Kingston eked out a 37-36 win at Sequim. With regional and district tournaments looming on the horizon, Kingston is leading the Olympic League in boys swimming and is third in boys basketball and girls basketball. North Kitsap leads the league in boys basketball, and is second in boys swimming and third in girls basketball. For coverage of North Kitsap and Kingston sports— including gymnastics — as well as schedules and standings, see page A10-11.
MISS POULSBO
Here she is ... A2
POULSBO — “If you take anything away from this conference today, Poulsbo is in great shape,” Mayor Becky Erickson said as she addressed members of the Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce at its annual State of Mayor Becky the City Erickson luncheon, Jan. 13 at Gateway Fellowship. Most of her comments at the event dealt with residential growth in the city. “Two and a half houses a week were permitted by the city this year,” she said. “Our expectation for this year is four.”
Johnny Walker / Herald correspondent
See ATNI, Page A7
IN THE HERALD
See NAVY, Page A8
Poulsbo’s an ‘interesting,’ and growing, place
Regional organization’s winter convention SUQUAMISH — Leaders of Native Nations from Oregon, Idaho, Washington, Southeast Alaska, Northern California and Western Montana will meet at Suquamish’s Clear water Casino Resort Jan. 31 to Feb. 4 for the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians’ Winter Convention. The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians, or ATNI, was founded in 1953 to develop and pursue regional strategies “for the development, protection and advancement of the interests of member Tribes and their people in the areas represented by ATNI committees which include: cultural affairs, economic development, human and social services, natural resources and environment, Tribal governance, and ad hoc task forces.”
plans to engage the public at the appropriate time. No decisions have been made for this proposal.” And training outlined in the proposal was not to begin this week, as reported
OPINION
Better dental help. A4
CALENDAR
See CITY, Page A15
Plan your week. A6