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    Concerns over transparency, growth surface at Port Orchard council meeting
    Concerns over transparency, growth surface at Port Orchard...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • August 5, 2025 1:30 am

    Port Orchard residents raised concerns over transparency, communication and rapid development, while city officials provided updates on a wide range…

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The Kitsap Mural Finder Map, created by Reama Bubblez of Spread Supplies, helps users explore public murals across the county.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    When Reama Bubblez began documenting Bremerton’s murals, she never expected it would grow into a community-driven map spanning all of…

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Former nurse Julie Harper (center) reads a poem she wrote titled ‘Labor Room Walls’ at an event honoring the 25th anniversary of St. Michael Medical Center’s Family Birth Center July 8.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Long before sunrise and well past midnight, the Family Birth Center at St. Michael Medical Center has been a quiet…

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The Port Orchard waterfront path serves as the route for the new audiobook walk.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    A new kind of book club is hitting the Port Orchard waterfront and participants aren’t speaking a word.

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Volunteers and local business owners help spruce up downtown Port Orchard.
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    With Bay Street businesses facing foot traffic challenges, community members are rolling up their sleeves, literally, to spruce up downtown.

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    Mayor updates progress on Port Orchard projects
    Mayor updates progress on Port Orchard projects
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 15, 2025 1:30 am

    Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu shared detailed updates on the city’s biggest infrastructure, housing, and parks projects during a recent…

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    PO Council approves Transportation Impact Fee increase
    PO Council approves Transportation Impact Fee increase
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 15, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port Orchard City Council voted to move forward with a proposed 27% increase to its Transportation Impact Fee, following…

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Greg Wheeler
    Councilmember, nonprofit leader challenge Wheeler for mayor
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Voters in Bremerton will narrow the field for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary election, choosing between incumbent Greg Wheeler,…

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Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 9, 2025 1:30 am

    Voters in Bremerton will choose between three first-time candidates for the District 3 City Council seat in the Aug. 5…

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    CK playground temporarily closes due to tennis court construction
    CK playground temporarily closes due to tennis court...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    Kitsap Kids Playground at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds closed temporarily June 30, due to ongoing construction on adjacent tennis courts…

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New owners Theresa and Sean Ross.
    Port Orchard candy shop enters new era with...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 8, 2025 1:30 am

    For more than two decades, Theresa and Sean Ross were loyal customers at The Candy Shoppe Gifts and Treats, a…

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    PO Land Use Committee reopens discussion on MFTE program
    PO Land Use Committee reopens discussion on MFTE...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port Orchard Land Use Committee resumed discussion on the city’s former Multifamily Tax Exemption program, reviewing past implementation issues…

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The Daffodil Royal Court rolls through the Fathoms O’ Fun Parade in Port Orchard June 28.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    Families and community members lined Bay Street June 28 for the 56th annual Fathoms O’ Fun Parade, a Port Orchard…

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The store’s day-to-day operations will remain the same.
    PO bookstore begins transition to nonprofit model
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    After three years in business, Sinclair Inlet Book Co. in Port Orchard is turning a new page.

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SVdP Bremerton has transformed its food bank model similar to a farmers market in efforts to be more accessible.
    SVdP Bremerton updates food bank model to be...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • July 1, 2025 1:30 am

    A longtime community staple is getting a fresh new look as St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton has officially rebranded its…

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    Snow days, enrollment, road project discussed by SK school board
    Snow days, enrollment, road project discussed by SK...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The South Kitsap School Board met June 18 to hear updates from superintendent Tim Winter and district staff on topics…

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This year, with even more interest, the event has expanded to two separate markets.
    Youth entrepreneurs on display at upcoming PO Kids...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    Backstage Alley will soon be buzzing with creativity and confidence as the second annual Kids Arts &Crafts Market returns this…

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    Community group in Manchester pilots ‘Drive Friendly’ campaign
    Community group in Manchester pilots ‘Drive Friendly’ campaign
    By Britney Fletcher-West • June 24, 2025 1:30 am

    A new community-led campaign aimed at curbing speeding and promoting respectful driving behavior is underway in Manchester.

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The celebration featured a wide range of activities for all ages.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • June 20, 2025 1:30 am

    Despite cloudy skies, the spirit of freedom and unity filled Perry Avenue June 19, as community members gathered for the…

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Starting July 2, Bedtime Books at Bethany will offer USDA-approved summer meals for children under 18.
    Summer literacy program adds free meals for SK...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • June 18, 2025 1:30 am

    A weekly literacy program hosted by Bethany Lutheran Church in Port Orchard will expand this summer to include free meals…

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