For two school districts in the Kitsap Sun coverage area, classes start before Labor Day (Sept. 1). Those districts are South Kitsap (Aug. 26) and North Mason (Aug. 27). Districts with post-Labor Day ...

Claire's is closing 13 stores across the U.S. after filing for bankruptcy for the second time in seven years. See the Washington location on the list.

Labor Day is a national holiday that is celebrated annually on the first Monday in September. See how it got its start.