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Bremerton Council responds to Kitsap’s request for shelter funding

The Bremerton City Council continued its conversation about funding for shelter services and affordable housing at its Jan. 28 study...

By Katherine Bouma • February 3, 2026 1:30 am


Many from Kitsap qualify for state in girls bowling

Teams from Kitsap County competed in the West Central Tri-District 4A, 3A, 2A/1A girls bowling tournament at the Bowlero Bowling…

By Luke Caputo • February 2, 2026 1:30 am
Hansville man facing attempted murder charge

A 43-year-old Hansville man has been jailed on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a woman he had been…

By Staff report • February 2, 2026 1:30 am
Ferry mural proposed near Port Orchard waterfront

Local artist, Adam Smith, presented a ferry mural project at the Port Orchard City Council meeting Jan. 27. The 290-square-foot…

By Katherine Bouma • January 30, 2026 1:30 am
Artist turns unwanted clothing into repurposed, sustainable art

Felicity O’Brien transforms unwanted and discarded clothing and fabrics into new products through the art of weaving. She creates blankets,…

By Katherine Bouma • January 29, 2026 1:30 am
CKSD expediting repairs to Green Mountain Elementary following fire

The Central Kitsap School District Board of Directors approved an architectural agreement with McGranahan PBK at its Jan. 28 meeting…

By Katherine Bouma • January 29, 2026 1:30 am
Spartan wrestlers best Buccaneers on Senior Night

The Bainbridge Spartans beat the Kingston Buccaneers 47-23 at home in an Olympic League wrestling match Jan. 28 on Senior…

By Luke Caputo • January 29, 2026 1:30 am

Few Kitsap departments participate in Safe Place program

Since 2019, the Bremerton Police Department has adopted a program called Safe Place, which aims to build working relationships between…

By Joshua Kornfeld • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
Tips to protect your trees and home from wind and...

Strong wind and heavy rain can cause serious damage to trees, homes, and nearby structures, especially in the Pacific Northwest,…

By Jonah Kirangi For Kitsap News Group • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
How to handle simultaneous left turns

Q: My wife and I have a question. Say two cars on a two-lane highway approach an intersection from opposing…

By Doug Dahl • January 30, 2026 1:30 am
I was skeptical, but my neighbor turned compost into gold

When my neighbor told me he could transform garbage into gold, I laughed.

By Alexandra Paskhaver • January 30, 2026 1:30 am
Depleted Spartans fall to Knights in pivotal OL game

A depleted Bainbridge Spartans boys basketball team, due to a recent flu outbreak that sidelined three players, couldn’t beat a…

By Luke Caputo • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
Spartans, Vikings put on a show at gymnastics meet

The Bainbridge Spartans and North Kitsap Vikings stole the show at an Olympic League gymnastics meet Jan. 24 at Breidablik…

By Luke Caputo • January 26, 2026 1:30 am
CK hangs tough, but comes up short against Bellarmine Prep

The Central Kitsap Cougars (9-7, 5-7 in Puget Sound League) fought hard, but ultimately fell to the first-place Bellarmine Prep…

By Luke Caputo • January 23, 2026 1:30 am
CK High’s year-long art display opens at St. Michael Medical...

19 students from Central Kitsap High School have made and donated artwork that will be part of a year-long display…

By Katherine Bouma • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
Kitsap Regional Library releases top reads of 2025

Kitsap Regional Library has released its list of the most popular books from 2025, and while it was a big…

By Molly Hetherwick Kitsap News Group • January 28, 2026 1:30 am
Local artist opens pottery studio on Bay Street

The Bisque, Port Orchard’s new pottery studio at 710 Bay Street, had its grand opening Jan. 24.

By Katherine Bouma • January 27, 2026 1:30 am
Beyond lending, local bankers at First Fed often become trusted advisors for the business community. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
January 12, 2026 6:30 am
A student works in BARN’s Glass Arts Studio during Copper Foil Stained Glass, taught by Diane Bonciolini of Mesolini Glass. Courtesy BARN Sponsored
December 29, 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