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After event nearly moves, Car Cruz draws many at traditional spot
The rumble of vintage engines and the gleam of polished chrome filled downtown Port Orchard Aug. 10 for…
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Kitsap Humane Society at capacity, urgently seeking fosters
The Kitsap Humane Society is once again operating at full capacity, and then some, with every dog kennel…
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Summer success, policy updates, discipline rules discussed by SK board
South Kitsap School board administrators celebrated the district’s summer accomplishments, discussed policy updates, and broke down significant changes…
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Projections say PO could see over 4K visitors during World Cup
Port Orchard expects a surge in tourism during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, officials said at the Economic…
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Concerns over transparency, growth surface at Port Orchard council meeting
Port Orchard residents raised concerns over transparency, communication and rapid development, while city officials provided updates on a…
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Online mural map a database of local art in Kitsap
When Reama Bubblez began documenting Bremerton’s murals, she never expected it would grow into a community-driven map spanning…
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St. Michael’s Family Birth Center celebrates 25 years, 45,000 births
Long before sunrise and well past midnight, the Family Birth Center at St. Michael Medical Center has been…
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Audiobook walks a new feature in downtown Port Orchard
A new kind of book club is hitting the Port Orchard waterfront and participants aren’t speaking a word.
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Port Orchard beautification effort aims to freshen up downtown
With Bay Street businesses facing foot traffic challenges, community members are rolling up their sleeves, literally, to spruce…
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Mayor updates progress on Port Orchard projects
Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu shared detailed updates on the city’s biggest infrastructure, housing, and parks projects during…
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PO Council approves Transportation Impact Fee increase
The Port Orchard City Council voted to move forward with a proposed 27% increase to its Transportation Impact…
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Councilmember, nonprofit leader challenge Wheeler for mayor
Voters in Bremerton will narrow the field for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary election, choosing between incumbent…
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3 newcomers make their case for Bremerton City Council seat
Voters in Bremerton will choose between three first-time candidates for the District 3 City Council seat in the…
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CK playground temporarily closes due to tennis court construction
Kitsap Kids Playground at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds closed temporarily June 30, due to ongoing construction on adjacent…
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Port Orchard candy shop enters new era with familiar faces
For more than two decades, Theresa and Sean Ross were loyal customers at The Candy Shoppe Gifts and…
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PO Land Use Committee reopens discussion on MFTE program
The Port Orchard Land Use Committee resumed discussion on the city’s former Multifamily Tax Exemption program, reviewing past…
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Port Orchard kicks off summer with 56th Fathoms Parade
Families and community members lined Bay Street June 28 for the 56th annual Fathoms O’ Fun Parade, a…
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PO bookstore begins transition to nonprofit model
After three years in business, Sinclair Inlet Book Co. in Port Orchard is turning a new page.
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SVdP Bremerton updates food bank model to be more accessible
A longtime community staple is getting a fresh new look as St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton has officially…
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Snow days, enrollment, road project discussed by SK school board
The South Kitsap School Board met June 18 to hear updates from superintendent Tim Winter and district staff…