Erickson unopposed for Poulsbo mayor; challenges in six of 21 NK races

Barring a challenge from a write-in candidate, Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson is unopposed for a second term as the Viking City’s chief executive officer. As mayor, Erickson is paid $68,991 a year. The candidate filing period for the Aug. 6 primary closed Friday.

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News updated 7:22 AM May 18, 2013

One big weekend in Kitsap | Kitsap Week

Armed Forces Day celebration, Viking Fest and more: a lot to celebrate in Kitsap this weekend.

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Entertainment updated 8:20 AM May 18, 2013

Velkommen til Poulsbo: Your Viking Fest schedule

45th annual Viking Fest, presented by Safeway, at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park, Anderson Parkway, and King Olav Parking Lot in downtown Poulsbo

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News updated 8:19 AM May 18, 2013

Norway’s consul is 2013 Viking Fest grand marshal | Viking Fest 2013

Kim Nesselquist, Norway’s consul in Washington and Idaho, is grand marshal of the 2013 Viking Fest Parade.

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News updated 8:19 AM May 18, 2013

Suquamish artists join Vikings at festival village | Viking Fest 2013

Two groups were crucial to the founding of Poulsbo — the Norwegian settlers who immigrated, and the ancestral people of the Suquamish Tribe, according to Viking Fest organizer Ron Krell.

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News updated 8:19 AM May 18, 2013

Hey, Garrison Keillor, that lutefisk tasted OK | Viking Fest 2013

It’s easy to consider backing out from trying the white fish when there is nothing between someone preparing to eat it but a plastic fork and free will. But I’m not one to back away from trying a new food easily. So I dug in.

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News updated 8:19 AM May 18, 2013

Last Viking Fest for B.R.A.T.S.

It’s not just the entertainment from the B.R.A.T.S. that North Kitsap Senior Center President Norman Bates will remember about the program’s annual visit.

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News updated 8:18 AM May 18, 2013

Poulsbo memories with Erling and Archie | Viking Fest 2013

Two nonagenarians share memories of growing up in 1930s Little Norway

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News updated 7:21 AM May 18, 2013

Message in a Bottle Race Sunday on Liberty Bay | Viking Fest 2013

Viking Fest will have a new event on Sunday: A Message-In-A-Bottle Race, identical in concept to the yellow duck race held in Silverdale during Whaling Days.

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News updated 7:21 AM May 18, 2013

130 years of history in your hands | Viking Fest 2013

A new book about Poulsbo makes it possible for you to hold in your hands more than 200 images from Poulsbo’s past.

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News updated 7:20 AM May 18, 2013

Fastpitch: Bucs play Bulldogs in first round of Districts

The Kingston Buccaneers will try to avoid being bitten by the Foster Bulldogs Friday in the first round of the 2A District Tournament.

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Sports 3:07 PM May 17, 2013 Kingston Community News

Question of the Day

Is Viking Fest your favorite Kitsap County event?