A:   In April 1879, Francis James, the owner of the property where the lighthouse was to be located agreed to sell 40 acres (160,000 m²) on the point for $1,000. Construction started quickly after the purchase. The lighthouse was completed and fully functional in February 1880. Soon after its completion settlers started to move into the highlands northwest of the lighthouse.

Elections
Election season heats up following a spate of filings
http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/208682551.html

Business/Economy
Dodgy data: the iceberg to science’s Titanic
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/23/dodgy-data-the-iceberg-to-sciences-titanic/
Shopping-mall kiosks are little gold mines
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021045460_kioskspotentialxml.html?cmpid=2628
McNerney: Boeing will squeeze suppliers and cut jobs
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021037931_boeingmcnerneyxml.html

Telecommunications/Water/Utilities/Energy
How to Generate Better Intelligence, More Wind Power and Increased Profits
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/05/how-to-generate-better-intelligence-more-wind-power-and-increased-profits
BYOD is for amateurs. Try bring-your-own-laboratory
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/23/byod-is-for-amateurs-try-bring-your-own-laboratory/
Are Run-of-River Hydroelectric Systems Ready to Ride US Currents?
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/article/2013/05/are-run-of-river-hydroelectric-systems-ready-to-ride-us-currents
Port Angeles’ wireless Wi-Fi system complete
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20130524/news/305249991/port-angeles-8217-wireless-wi-fi-system-complete

Transportation
I-5 bridge over Skagit River collapses
http://crosscut.com/2013/05/23/transportation/114643/i-5-bridge-over-skagit-river-collapses/
UPDATE: Oversize truck might be cause of I-5 bridge collapse into Skagit River
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/05/23/3022021/i-5-bridge-collapses-into-skagit.html##storylink=cpy
Analyst: Chinese coal demand falling as Pacific Northwest considers export terminals
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/05/17/3013262/chinas-hunger-for-american-coal.html#storylink=cpy

Schools/Education
Wash. college students ask Congress for stability
http://www.bellinghamherald.com/2013/05/23/3021675/wash-college-students-ask-congress.html#storylink=cpy
Clay Christensen takes closer look at how online learning will disrupt K-12 education
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/23/clay-christensen-takes-closer-look-at-how-online-learning-will-disrupt-k-12-education/
It is harder to be a Husky this year; more turned away at UW
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021045617_collegeadmissionsxml.html

General Interest
Big Data’s booming. Big Results aren’t.
http://crosscut.com/2013/05/24/business/114613/how-to-make-most-of-big-data/
Seattle No. 2 for sunscreen use–and No. 1 for wishful thinking
http://blogs.seattletimes.com/fyi-guy/2013/05/24/seattle-no-2-for-sunscreen-use-and-no-1-for-wishful-thinking/
In/Flux: Weekly Tech Roundup
http://crosscut.com/2013/05/24/business/114638/in-flux-tech-roundup/

Q:  How much did the land for the Point No Point Lighthouse originally cost?

A:   In April 1879, Francis James, the owner of the property where the lighthouse was to be located agreed to sell 40 acres (160,000 m²) on the point for $1,000. Construction started quickly after the purchase. The lighthouse was completed and fully functional in February 1880. Soon after its completion settlers started to move into the highlands northwest of the lighthouse.

Elections
Candidates filing roundup for 2013 elections
http://kpbj.com/business_daily/2013-05-21/candidates_filing_roundup_for_2013_elections

Business/Economy
REI ready to make big impact in Silverdale
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/22/rei-ready-to-make-big-impact-in-silverdale/#ixzz2U7Ry2A4P
Kitsap home prices ascend
http://www.kingstoncommunitynews.com/business/204753051.html

Collaborative Communities/Innovative Partnerships
Collaborate.org: The global intelligence dashboard you’ve always wanted
http://crosscut.com/2013/05/22/technology/114595/nasa-and-stanford-team-spy-dashboard-youve-always-/

Telecommunications/Water/Utilities/Energy
Report: Wi-Fi scores well in hometowns, but work a challenge
http://www.cedmagazine.com/news/2013/05/report-wi-fi-scores-well-in-hometowns-but-work-a-challenge?et_cid=3270323&et_rid=43967275&type=cta\
Tech event on tap for IT staff at public agencies
http://kpbj.com/business_daily/2013-05-22/tech_event_on_tap_for_it_staff_at_public_agencies
Scammers targeting Seattle City Light customers
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Scammers-targeting-City-Light-customers-208549471.html
Portland Voters Keep Fluoride Out Of Drinking Water
http://kuow.org/post/portland-voters-keep-fluoride-out-drinking-water

Environment
New lab to give scientists underwater access
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/19/new-lab-to-give-scientists-underwater-access/#axzz2U1dW0WiE
New landscaping at Wilkes Elementary damaged by tent caterpillar infestation
http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/208332831.html
Peninsula infested with tent caterpillars
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20130522/NEWS/305229987/peninsula-infested-with-tent-caterpillars
Environmental coalition wants single coal port study
http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20130523/NEWS01/705239922#Environmental-coalition-wants-single-coal-port-study

Transportation
Changes coming to Fairgrounds area roads
http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/208566041.html
Three Peninsula cities seek more money for roads
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20130523/NEWS/305239993/three-peninsula-cities-seek-more-money-for-roads
Ferries tilting fares to benefit walk-ons over cars
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/22/ferries-tilting-fares-to-benefit-walk-ons-over/#ixzz2U7eva2pa

Schools/Education
Education spotlight: D.C. becomes classroom for North Kitsap students
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/20/education-spotlight-dc-becomes-classroom-for/#ixzz2U7SkV0wC

Military
SBA initiative with lenders will help veterans become entrepreneurs
http://kpbj.com/business_daily/2013-05-23/sba_initiative_with_lenders_will_help_veterans_become_entrepreneurs

Tribes
Nooksack Tribe Seeks To Cut 15 Percent Of Members
http://kuow.org/post/nooksack-tribe-seeks-cut-15-percent-members
Seattle’s Fragmented Duwamish Tribe Struggles For Identity
http://kuow.org/post/seattles-fragmented-duwamish-tribe-struggles-identity

General Interest
Digital pickpockets using technology to steal credit cards
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Digital-pickpockets-using-technology-to-steal-credit-cards-208613001.html

A:   In April 1879, Francis James, the owner of the property where the lighthouse was to be located agreed to sell 40 acres (160,000 m²) on the point for $1,000. Construction started quickly after the purchase. The lighthouse was completed and fully functional in February 1880. Soon after its completion settlers started to move into the highlands northwest of the lighthouse.

Public Policy
With Inslee’s signature, fake driver’s license program now official
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/21/with-inslees-signature-fake-drivers-license-now/#ixzz2U1dhtvN6
Tax exemptions are starting to draw an uncomfortable spotlight
http://crosscut.com/2013/05/18/olympia-2013/114530/tax-exemptions-are-uncomfortable-spotlight/

Business/Economy
Viruses, hackers and scammers scare business away from web
http://www.zdnet.com/uk/viruses-hackers-and-scammers-scare-business-away-from-web-7000015690/
PracticeFusion’s data footprint gets even bigger with health expense tools for consumers
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/22/practicefusions-data-footprint-gets-even-bigger-with-health-expense-tools-for-consumers/
PayPal encourages small retailers to ‘lose your cash register’
http://www.zdnet.com/paypal-encourages-small-retailers-to-lose-your-cash-register-7000015681/
For developers, the cloud means having to rethink everything they know about making software
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/19/for-developers-the-cloud-means-having-to-rethink-everything-they-know-about-making-software/

Telecommunications/Water/Utilities/Energy
Spain ditches old telcos for MVNOs as mobile market continues to shrink
http://www.zdnet.com/spain-ditches-old-telcos-for-mvnos-as-mobile-market-continues-to-shrink-7000015727/
Former Big Oil Chief Looking to Change US Energy System
http://breakingenergy.com/2013/05/21/former-big-oil-chief-looking-to-change-us-energy-system/

Environment
How To Create A Net-Zero-Energy Home
http://cleantechnica.com/2013/05/22/how-to-create-a-net-zero-energy-home-new-report/
A light at the end of the tunnel for LED innovation
http://kpbj.com/feature_articles/2013-05-01/a_light_at_the_end_of_the_tunnel_for_led_innovation
Vanquishing Zombie Fishing Nets In Puget Sound
http://kuow.org/post/vanquishing-zombie-fishing-nets-puget-sound

Transportation
Plugged In: US Electric Car Sales Hit 100,000
http://breakingenergy.com/2013/05/21/plugged-in-us-electric-car-sales-hit-100000/

Schools/Education
Education spending: Idaho worst; Washington below average
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021030147_apbcideducationspending.html
Catholic schools update to compete with charter schools
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021029807_stpaulblendedlearningxml.html

General Interest
Death toll lowered amid questions over safety of children who died
http://seattletimes.com/html/nationworld/2021029950_oklahomatornadoxml.html

Q:  How much did the land for the Point No Point Lighthouse originally cost?

A:   In April 1879, Francis James, the owner of the property where the lighthouse was to be located agreed to sell 40 acres (160,000 m²) on the point for $1,000. Construction started quickly after the purchase. The lighthouse was completed and fully functional in February 1880. Soon after its completion settlers started to move into the highlands northwest of the lighthouse.

Elections
Four candidates opt out of 2013 races
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/20/four-candidates-opt-out-of-2013-races/#axzz2TpuqJ93s
Coin tossing breaks tie in Philippine mayoral race
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/15/2547149/coin-tossing-breaks-tie-in-philippine.html#storylink=cpy

Business/Economy
Watson is 1 of 7 Environmental Innovators
http://www.northkitsapherald.com/business/207934501.html
Furloughs likely to start July 8 for thousands of Defense workers
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/15/2545627/furloughs-likely-to-start-july.html#storylink=cpy
New Xbox will be star of show at Microsoft event
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021008658_briercolumn20xml.html

Telecommunications/Water/Utilities/Energy
Bainbridge solar project wins award
http://www.bainbridgereview.com/business/203415441.html
Broadband coming to East Jefferson, but schedule is still unclear
http://www.peninsuladailynews.com/article/20130521/news/305219986/broadband-coming-to-east-jefferson-but-schedule-is-still-unclear
High court uphold FCC power in cell tower disputes
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021021414_apussupremecourtcelltowers.html
Deficit in Nation’s Aquifers Accelerating
http://www.allonewater.com/WM/WMArticles/Deficit_in_Nations_Aquifers_Accelerating_21629.aspx

Environment
Earthquake scenarios show potential for huge damage, loss of life
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021019310_quakescenariosxml.html
America’s first climate refugees
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/interactive/2013/may/13/newtok-alaska-climate-change-refugees

Transportation
State panel OKs Narrows toll increases
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/20/state-panel-oks-narrows-toll-increases/#axzz2TpuqJ93s

Schools/Education
North Kitsap High School students voice opposition to school cuts
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/20/nk-students-voice-opposition-to-school-cuts/#ixzz2Tvk0NRyT
UW expands online courses, this time from Harvard, MIT
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021024256_uwedxxml.html

General Interest
Company a believer in biotech spuds
http://kpbj.com/business_daily/2013-05-16/company_a_believer_in_biotech_spuds

A:   In April 1879, Francis James, the owner of the property where the lighthouse was to be located agreed to sell 40 acres (160,000 m²) on the point for $1,000. Construction started quickly after the purchase. The lighthouse was completed and fully functional in February 1880. Soon after its completion settlers started to move into the highlands northwest of the lighthouse.

Public Policy
County’s ‘nonmotorized’ trail plan delayed
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/19/countys-nonmotorized-trail-plan-delayed/#axzz2TpuqJ93s
Bainbridge council narrowly approves new Shoreline Master Program
http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/207668471.html

Elections
2013 Candidates Who Have Filed
http://www.kitsapgov.com/aud/elections/Filing/2013canfile.htm

Business/Economy
REI already spreading around money in Kitsap
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/15/rei-already-spreading-money-around-in-silverdale/#axzz2TpuqJ93s
Local banks, credit unions keep pace with growing interest in mobile banking
http://kpbj.com/feature_articles/2013-05-02/local_banks_credit_unions_keep_pace_with_growing_interest_in_mobile
Yahoo takes big leap with $1.1B deal for Tumblr
http://seattletimes.com/html/businesstechnology/2021019789_apusyahootumblracquisition.html
Dropbox seeks partners to convert free users to paying customers
http://gigaom.com/2013/05/20/dropbox-seeks-partners-to-convert-free-users-to-paying-customers/

Collaborative Communities/Innovative Partnerships
Marketing plans underway to fill Bremerton Marina
http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/207754241.html

Telecommunications/Water/Utilities/Energy
Planned Puget Sound Energy rate hike gets hearing
http://www.theolympian.com/2013/05/15/2547098/planned-puget-sound-energy-rate.html#storylink=cpy
The new NSA datacenter gets a surprise tax bill
http://www.zdnet.com/the-new-nsa-datacenter-gets-a-surprise-tax-bill-7000015607/

Environment
Sakai students educate the public about Murden Cove concerns
http://www.bainbridgereview.com/news/207772641.html
Red algea reported in Puget Sound harmless
http://www.centralkitsapreporter.com/news/207884821.html
Earthquake scenarios show potential for huge damage, loss of life
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2021019310_quakescenariosxml.html

Transportation
Narrows tolls to rise; more hikes possible as debt and lack of traffic may push maximum amount over $6 prediction
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/19/2603874/narrows-tolls-to-rise-more-hikes.html#storylink=cpy

Schools/Education
Google Touts New Apps Customers in Education Vertical
http://www.kitsapsun.com/technology/?articleId=126174852&assetId=126174852&channelId=13551&buyerId=KitsapSun&buid=1&destination=1353&articleTemplateId=677&badgeTemplateId=10646&widgetClass=IDG&mcmp=#ixzz2TpyTMZwQ
SKSD superintendent says cautious budgeting is warranted
http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2013/may/18/sksd-superintendent-says-cautious-budgeting-is/#axzz2TpuqJ93s

General Interest
State reporting $2 billion more than expected for the 2013-15 budget
http://www.portorchardindependent.com/news/207732591.html
Medical robot lets doctors beam in to check on patients
http://www.thenewstribune.com/2013/05/20/2604114/medical-robot-lets-doctors-beam.html#storylink=cpy