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PO hires new police officers, approves contract for roundabout design

Citizen award also given at council meeting

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(left to right) Retired U.S. Navy Capt. George Bieda, Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, retired Master Chief Petty Officer Rick D. West, Rear Adm. Christopher A. Nash, Bremerton-Olympic Peninsula Council president of the U.S. Navy League Patty Lent, and Pastor Peter Voorhees of City Chapel of Bremerton attended the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday celebration at the Puget Sound Navy Museum in Bremerton Sept. 26.

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Puget Sound Navy Museum celebrates military branch’s 250th birthday

The Puget Sound Navy Museum celebrated the U.S. Navy’s upcoming 250th birthday Sept. 26, which featured speeches from…

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Concerns over field rental fees raised at SK School Board meeting

Leaders of South Kitsap Southern Little League voiced concerns over the impact of new field rental fees charged…

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Dan Zwink’s 12-foot giraffe is made from plastic, wire frame and a mane made from paintbrushes.

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Spinning globe, 12-foot giraffe among art displayed at PO gallery

A cloth-wrapped shopping cart, a 12-foot giraffe made from wire frame and plastic, and a spinning globe crowded…

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Banner Forest Heritage Park in Port Orchard.

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After community feedback, forest thinning on hold at SK park

Banner Forest Heritage Park, a 635-acre protected forest in South Kitsap, is again at the center of debate…

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PREP, AI programs help Kitsap students plan for future

High school students across the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas are receiving more guidance and opportunities to prepare for…

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PO council hears about transparency, traffic safety concerns

Residents pressed Port Orchard City Council on issues ranging from government transparency to traffic enforcement and neighborhood safety…

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Youth center, apartment unit proposed in Port Orchard

A former movie theater on Port Orchard’s Mile Hill Drive could soon be transformed into a hub for…

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Community members gathered Sept. 11 at Evergreen Rotary Park for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

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Bremerton ceremony honors those who died in 9/11 attacks

Community members gathered Sept. 11 at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton for a…

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A rendering of the future Port Orchard Pickleball Club facility.

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Pickleball facility planned for PO’s Tremont shopping center

JLC Development, LLC, in conjunction with Colby Ave I, LLC, recently announced plans for a new indoor pickleball…

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Land Use Committee discusses concerns about public notice signs

Port Orchard officials weighed in on the visibility, size and removal of public notice signs during the city’s…

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Passengers boarded the historic Carlisle II, the last remaining mosquito fleet boat, over Labor Day weekend.

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‘Pop-up’ ferry returns to Kitsap over Labor Day weekend

For the first time since 2023, Kitsap residents and visitors had the chance to ride a historic passenger…

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SK School Board hears update on student achievement

The South Kitsap School Board received an update on academic progress and instructional initiatives from Lisa Fundane’t, the…

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Four South Kitsap firefighters were awarded the Sons of the American Revolution’s Fire Safety Commendation Award Aug. 28.

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SK firefighters who helped in SoCal wildfires receive national award

Four South Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters were recognized Aug. 28 with a national award for their bravery…

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A layout of the indoor playground that will open this fall on 2135 Sheridan Road, Suite D, in Bremerton.

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Neurodivergent-inclusive indoor play space coming soon to Bremerton

A new indoor play space in Bremerton is aiming to provide families with children of all abilities a…

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The camp concluded with a mini concert for families Aug. 22.

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Port Orchard youth explore Latin jazz at camp

For middle and high school students in Kitsap County, music opened doors to worlds beyond their classrooms, and…

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Aging breakwater to be replaced at Port Orchard Marina

Port of Bremerton CEO Jim Rothlin outlined the agency’s mission, major projects and economic impact during a presentation…

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The Vuelta La Luna Circus used up the entire space of Port Orchard Waterfront Park July 2.

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KRL’s summer programs provide opportunities for families

Kitsap Regional Library’s 2025 Summer Learning program launched in May and continues to draw families across the county…

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SK School Board approves $205.5 million budget

The South Kitsap School Board approved its $205.5 million budget for the 2025-26 school year and heard from…

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Quincy Square to go car-free on weekends through end of year

Quincy Square has gone car-free on weekends through the end of the year under a new city of…