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    Articles by Britney Fletcher-West
    Western Washington Center for the Arts courtesy photos
The organization recently participated in Holiday on the Bay, performing on the main stage and leading community caroling at the event’s conclusion.
    New permanent site for PO performance nonprofit in...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 22, 2025 1:30 am

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

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Fred Chang
    Chang honored at last PO Council meeting after...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 22, 2025 1:30 am

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

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Huckabee said the fire started after a loud bang was heard from the front of the building on Kitsap Way.
    American Legion Post 149 hopes to reopen soon...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 17, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    ‘Mama Duck’ courtesy photo
Mabel the duck.
    Mabel the duck is Port Orchard’s newest sensation
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 15, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health courtesy photo
The new hybrid emergency department and urgent care clinic in Port Orchard is located at 450 South Kitsap Blvd.
    New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 9, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Britney Fletcher-West/Kitsap News Group photos 
Lone Star Donuts opened its newest location inside the mall Oct. 21.
    New tenants signal revitalization at Town Square Port...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 8, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Port Orchard Rotary courtesy photo
The renovated facility now includes courts for futsal, basketball, tennis and pickleball.
    Multi-purpose sport courts unveiled at Port Orchard’s Givens...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Cares of WA connects those with disabilities to job opportunities
    Cares of WA connects those with disabilities to...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 2, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Downtown Bremerton Association courtesy photo
The lighting of a 25-foot Noble fir Christmas tree brought families together at Quincy Square’s Winter Fest Nov. 29.
    Winter Fest lights up Quincy Square with tree...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Bremerton’s Quincy Square drew families downtown as Winter Fest brought live performances, holiday shopping and the lighting of a 25-foot…

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    Britney Fletcher-West/ Kitsap News Group photos
Every machine in the arcade carries a different prize.
    New Tokyo-style clawcade opens in Silverdale
    By Britney Fletcher-West • December 1, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    SK High incident results in student suffering serious...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 25, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    PO approves design contract for Frederick Street construction
    PO approves design contract for Frederick Street construction
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 24, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    POPD outlines goals in newly released strategic plan
    POPD outlines goals in newly released strategic plan
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 24, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Britney Fletcher-West/Kitsap News Group
In 2022, the Bremerton Salvation Army bought Monica’s Social Club, an adjacent property, to extend services to the community in the future.
    Salvation Army’s Hope Market plans to break ground...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 24, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Montana Granillo courtesy photos
Canned and dry goods were given out at the community-led Thanksgiving festival Nov. 22 at Port Orchard’s RoqN Pilates Studio.
    Over 100 turkeys given out at community-led Thanksgiving...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 24, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health courtesy photo
Lori Durham of Silverdale has been cancer-free for the last five years.
    Early detection, advanced treatment improve breast cancer survival
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Port Orchard Public Works courtesy photo
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.
    Port Orchard fuel sheen incident traced to private...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 20, 2025 1:30 am

    The city of Port Orchard says it has responded to a fuel sheen discovered Nov. 14 in the 700 block…

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    Downtown Bremerton Association courtesy photo
The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays, which brings five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square every Friday.
    Quincy Square launches Food Truck Fridays, prepares for...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 18, 2025 1:30 am

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

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    Britney Fletcher-West/Kitsap News Group
This overwater structure, set to be demolished, is located at 1883 Bay Street, across from the Creative Kids Learning Center.
    Demolition underway on Port Orchard’s overwater structures
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 14, 2025 1:30 am

    Work is part of developing Pedestrian Pathway

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    Britney Fletcher-West/Kitsap News Group photos
The Veterans Day Resource Fair and Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds featured many speakers and performances.
    Fairgrounds’ ceremony honors veterans for their service and...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 12, 2025 1:30 am

    The sound of bagpipes filled the air as veterans, families and community members gathered for the annual Veterans Day Resource…

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    SK School Board, Student Circle of Champions discuss priorities
    SK School Board, Student Circle of Champions discuss...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 11, 2025 1:30 am

    The South Kitsap School Board held its study session at South Kitsap High School, where board members met with representatives…

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    SK Helpline pivoting on the fly to meet record demand
    SK Helpline pivoting on the fly to meet...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 5, 2025 1:30 am

    South Kitsap Helpline is seeing record demand as the federal government shutdown continues, forcing the food bank to expand hours,…

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    Britney Fletcher-West/ Kitsap News Group
For the first time in years, the show features students from all seven grade levels.
    West Sound Academy students debut first play under...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • November 4, 2025 1:30 am

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

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