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                                <p>St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower.</p>

New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center

St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional capacity and...

By Joshua Kornfeld • December 11, 2025 1:30 am


Trojans edge Buccaneers in boys swimming

The Olympic Trojans beat the Kingston Buccaneers 92-68 in boys swimming Dec. 10 at the North Kitsap Community Pool in…

By Luke Caputo Kitsap News Group • December 11, 2025 1:30 am
Bremerton cruises to another easy victory against Kingston

Jalen Davis is now the Knights’ all-time leading scorer

By Luke Caputo • December 10, 2025 1:30 am
Kitsap Transit to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a contract to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses as part of…

By Joshua Kornfeld • December 10, 2025 1:30 am
New grant funding for KPHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership program

Interim Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Herbie Duber and health administrator Yolanda Fong reported new funding for the…

By Joshua Kornfeld • December 10, 2025 1:30 am
New tenants signal revitalization at Town Square Port Orchard

A year after embarking on a major redevelopment effort, Town Square Port Orchard is entering a new chapter — one…

By Britney Fletcher-West • December 8, 2025 1:30 am
This December, First Fed will match community donations to local food banks up to $2,500 per branch, for a combined total of $30,000 in matching funds. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
Turn one gift into two: First Fed’s holiday food bank...

The holidays are a time of gathering, gratitude and looking out for one another. This December, you have a chance…

By First Fed • December 7, 2025 6:00 pm

It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all...

Q: I often see motor vehicles being driven in the dark, or near dark, without headlights on. My understanding is…

By Doug Dahl • December 5, 2025 1:30 am
What happens if you’re an accomplice to a traffic violation?

Q: You wrote an article about a woman who was cited for honking as she drove past a protest. If…

By Doug Dahl • November 28, 2025 1:30 am
Davis drops 51 points in Bremerton’s opening win against SK

Jalen Davis’ 51 points, a school record, led the Bremerton Knights to their first win of the season, demolishing South…

By Luke Caputo • December 3, 2025 1:30 am
Defensive pressure leads CK to opening victory over Olympic

A strong defensive showing from the Central Kitsap boys basketball team led them to victory over Olympic 63-46 at home…

By Luke Caputo • December 1, 2025 1:30 am
POFC hires Sampson as new head coach

Port Orchard FC introduced Max Sampson as its new head coach Dec. 1, replacing Patrick Leonard, who resigned after coaching…

By Luke Caputo • December 1, 2025 1:30 am
Kitsap courthouse dog provides comfort in rather stressful situations

With a wet nose, gentle personality and wagging tail, Lovely is a frequent visitor to the Kitsap County courthouse. The…

By Mike De Felice Kitsap News Group • December 2, 2025 1:30 am
Early detection, advanced treatment improve breast cancer survival

Breast cancer remains the most diagnosed cancer in Kitsap County, accounting for about 30% of all cancers in women each…

By Britney Fletcher-West • November 20, 2025 1:30 am
West Sound Academy students debut first play under new leader

For Thalia Wolff, leading West Sound Academy’s theatre program feels like a full-circle moment.

By Britney Fletcher-West • November 4, 2025 1:30 am
This December, First Fed will match community donations to local food banks up to $2,500 per branch, for a combined total of $30,000 in matching funds. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
December 7, 2025 6:00 pm
First Fed CEO Curt Queyrouze talks about the importance of Community Banking. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
November 9, 2025 6:00 pm
Residents Gerd and Deborah enjoy Winslow Manor’s warmth and connection – chef-prepared meals, social gatherings, and the comfort of home. Sponsored
October 20, 2025 6:00 am
First Fed’s 2025 Proudly PNW Photo Contest drew nearly a thousand entries from community members across Western Washington. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
October 12, 2025 6:30 pm