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                                <p>About 400 people attended the Night to Shine event at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Feb. 13.</p>

Night to Shine event brings smiles to Kitsap

Around the world on Feb. 13, communities gathered with churches to host Night to Shine, a special needs prom created...

By Katherine Bouma • February 16, 2026 1:30 am


Klahowya’s magical run comes to an end in state semifinals

No. 2-seed Klahowya’s (21-3, 12-2 in Olympic League) state title run came to an end Feb. 13, falling to No….

By Luke Caputo • February 16, 2026 1:30 am
Buddhist peace pagoda, next to NBK-Bangor, nears completion

Expected to open in late May

By Mike De Felice Kitsap News Group • February 13, 2026 1:30 am
Seahawks parade leads to Kitsap fast ferries ridership records

Kitsap Fast Ferries carried a record 2,474 passengers to Seattle in the morning and 1,856 passengers to Bremerton, Kingston, and…

By Staff report • February 13, 2026 1:30 am
BI Council approves new firm to conduct city manager recruitment

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new firm to conduct city manager recruitment efforts as part of its Feb….

By Joshua Kornfeld • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
3-peat: Bremerton cheerleaders secure third consecutive state title

They will now take part in a national competition in Vegas Feb. 20-21

By Luke Caputo • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
The best financial habits aren’t just started in January, they’re built all year long, with the help of partners like First Fed. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
Turn New Year’s goals into everyday savings wins

By the time February rolls around, New Year’s resolutions can start to feel… negotiable. Life gets busy, routines settle back…

By First Fed • February 9, 2026 6:00 am

Poulsbo Council approves overnight vehicle rest park

The Poulsbo City Council unanimously approved at its Feb. 11 meeting to fund an overnight vehicle rest park at a…

By Tyler Shuey • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
PO council approves Hull Avenue rezoning

At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Port Orchard City Council held a quasi-judicial closed hearing on the site-specific application and…

By Katherine Bouma • February 12, 2026 1:30 am
Thriving with ADHD: tools for parents and youth

Question: My child was recently diagnosed with ADHD, and I’m still learning what that means. I want to support them…

By Megan Leanderson • February 13, 2026 1:30 am
Trump administration’s Minneapolis carnage

It’s been about two weeks since federal agents murdered Alex Pretti, a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit…

By Elwood Watson • February 6, 2026 1:30 am
Klahowya bowlers earn 4th-place state finish

Bremerton bowler finishes 3rd individually

By Luke Caputo • February 11, 2026 1:30 am
Spartan gymnasts earn close district win over NK; state next

The Bainbridge Spartans earned a close win over North Kitsap at the district gymnastics meet Feb. 6 at Black Hills…

By Luke Caputo • February 9, 2026 1:30 am
SK, CK boy swimmers perform well at districts, qualify for...

South Kitsap and Central Kitsap performed well and earned high finishes during the 3A and 4A West Central District boys…

By Luke Caputo • February 9, 2026 1:30 am
Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations

All pies on Sourdough Willy.

By Molly Hetherwick Kitsap News Group • February 11, 2026 1:30 am
Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine’s Day with animal artwork

Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and personalized pet…

By Katherine Bouma • February 10, 2026 1:30 am
40 bands/choirs featured at 2nd annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival

The second annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival in Bremerton was held Feb. 5 and 6, featuring performances from 40 middle…

By Katherine Bouma • February 9, 2026 1:30 am
The best financial habits aren’t just started in January, they’re built all year long, with the help of partners like First Fed. Courtesy First Fed Sponsored
February 9, 2026 6:00 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