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Bremerton Black Market to debut at Quincy Square next spring

A celebration of African-American-led businesses will debut on Quincy Square May 2, 2026, as the Bremerton Black Market…

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The organization recently participated in Holiday on the Bay, performing on the main stage and leading community caroling at the event’s conclusion.

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New permanent site for PO performance nonprofit in the works

The Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard is continuing to engage the community through performances…

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Fred Chang

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Chang honored at last PO Council meeting after 20 years of service

The Port Orchard City Council recognized Councilmember Fred Chang at its Dec. 16 meeting for his 20 years…

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Huckabee said the fire started after a loud bang was heard from the front of the building on Kitsap Way.

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American Legion Post 149 hopes to reopen soon after fire

American Legion Post 149 in Bremerton will remain closed for an estimated six to eight weeks following what…

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Mabel the duck.

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Mabel the duck is Port Orchard’s newest sensation

What began as a curious white object in the grass of a Port Orchard yard has turned into…

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The new hybrid emergency department and urgent care clinic in Port Orchard is located at 450 South Kitsap Blvd.

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New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has expanded its presence in Kitsap County with the opening of a new hybrid…

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Lone Star Donuts opened its newest location inside the mall Oct. 21.

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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…

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The renovated facility now includes courts for futsal, basketball, tennis and pickleball.

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Multi-purpose sport courts unveiled at Port Orchard’s Givens Park

The city of Port Orchard and the Port Orchard Rotary unveiled the newly renovated Givens Park multi-purpose sport…

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Cares of WA connects those with disabilities to job opportunities

Cares of Washington is helping residents with disabilities find meaningful employment while celebrating 45 years of community service.

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The lighting of a 25-foot Noble fir Christmas tree brought families together at Quincy Square’s Winter Fest Nov. 29.

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Winter Fest lights up Quincy Square with tree lighting, Santa’s arrival

Bremerton’s Quincy Square drew families downtown as Winter Fest brought live performances, holiday shopping and the lighting of…

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Every machine in the arcade carries a different prize.

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New Tokyo-style clawcade opens in Silverdale

Winner Every Time Clawcade, a new Tokyo-style claw arcade in Silverdale, is bringing a different kind of family…

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SK High incident results in student suffering serious injury

Many South Kitsap High School students walked out of class Nov. 25 to protest what they describe as…

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PO approves design contract for Frederick Street construction

The Port Orchard City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with KPFF Consulting…

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POPD outlines goals in newly released strategic plan

The Port Orchard Police Department has released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining five years of goals focused on…

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In 2022, the Bremerton Salvation Army bought Monica’s Social Club, an adjacent property, to extend services to the community in the future.

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Salvation Army’s Hope Market plans to break ground early next year

The Salvation Army Bremerton is moving forward with a $2.2 million effort to build Hope Market, a dignity-based…

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Canned and dry goods were given out at the community-led Thanksgiving festival Nov. 22 at Port Orchard’s RoqN Pilates Studio.

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Over 100 turkeys given out at community-led Thanksgiving festival

Operation Kitsap Cares, a community-led Thanksgiving festival created in response to the recent federal government shutdown, drew a…

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Lori Durham of Silverdale has been cancer-free for the last five years.

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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…

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Washington State Department of Ecology placed absorbent water booms near the Port of Bremerton boat launch to capture and absorb any fuel material reaching the inlet.

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Port Orchard fuel sheen incident traced to private property

The city of Port Orchard says it has responded to a fuel sheen discovered Nov. 14 in the…

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The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays, which brings five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square every Friday.

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Quincy Square launches Food Truck Fridays, prepares for World Cup

The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays in October, bringing five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square…

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This overwater structure, set to be demolished, is located at 1883 Bay Street, across from the Creative Kids Learning Center.

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Demolition underway on Port Orchard’s overwater structures

Work is part of developing Pedestrian Pathway