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    Cedar Heights AVID program showcased at SK meeting
    Cedar Heights AVID program showcased at SK meeting
    By Britney Fletcher-West • April 8, 2025 1:30 am

    The South Kitsap School Board recognized Cedar Heights Middle School’s AVID program while also honoring longtime AVID teacher Hillary Larson,…

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    Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of middle school students in Bremerton trade classrooms for the outdoors, immersing themselves in hands-on…

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    By Britney Fletcher-West • April 2, 2025 1:30 am

    Sherry Jones, a Kitsap County culinary veteran, has merged her business with Nostalgia House Bakery to create a one-stop, homemade…

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Slade McSheehy has been named the new superintendent for Bremerton School District, effective July 1.
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    McSheehy is currently Vashon Island School District’s superintendent

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    PO council talks car show, Juneteenth, parking enforcement
    PO council talks car show, Juneteenth, parking enforcement
    By Britney Fletcher-West • April 1, 2025 1:30 am

    After safety concerns nearly canceled the Saints Car Club Cruz car show in Port Orchard, organizers and city officials agreed…

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    Young innovators in Port Orchard will have the opportunity to explore creativity and problem-solving this summer as Camp Invention arrives…

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    By Britney Fletcher-West • March 28, 2025 1:30 am

    Two Port Orchard women were honored March 27 with the South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Citizens Life-Saving Award after their…

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    PO council hears TCC upset with OC plans to expand healthcare
    PO council hears TCC upset with OC plans...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • March 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Tacoma Community College and Olympic College in Bremerton are at odds about OC expanding its healthcare programs.

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    SK parents concerned about school safety, leadership, calendar
    SK parents concerned about school safety, leadership, calendar
    By Britney Fletcher-West • March 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Parents raised concerns about student safety, leadership and the academic calendar at the South Kitsap School Board meeting March 19.

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    By Britney Fletcher-West • March 12, 2025 1:30 am

    A 12-year-old pianist from Port Orchard is set to take the stage at New York City’s Carnegie Hall after earning…

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    Bremerton hires diversity and community engagement manager
    Bremerton hires diversity and community engagement manager
    By Britney Fletcher-West • March 4, 2025 1:30 am

    The city of Bremerton has selected Jeneise Briggs as its new diversity and community engagement manager and will begin her…

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The new building is located near Mitchell Avenue.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 27, 2025 1:30 am

    South Kitsap Helpline has secured a new building to expand its food programs and services in response to growing community…

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    SK focuses on immigration, careers at board meeting
    SK focuses on immigration, careers at board meeting
    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 25, 2025 1:30 am

    South Kitsap, like many other school districts nationwide, has set a new policy that limits immigration enforcement in schools.

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    PO City Hall to reduce energy costs with new solar array
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Port Orchard’s City Hall is nearing completion of significant renovations, which include the installation of a new solar array.

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    Volunteer group helps keep local libraries thriving
    Volunteer group helps keep local libraries thriving
    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 25, 2025 1:30 am

    Behind the shelves of all of the Kitsap Regional Libraries are dedicated groups of volunteers who make sure these community…

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Board member Steve Sego speaks at the Polaris Theater celebration.
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 25, 2025 1:30 am

    The Port Orchard Historic Theatre Foundation marked a milestone in its restoration efforts with a celebration Feb. 15 at the…

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    Developments in SK, Gorst corridor discussed at KEDA meeting
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    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 18, 2025 1:30 am

    New commercial and residential developments, infrastructure developments along the Highway 3 corridor, and the development and adoption of autonomous marine…

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    South Kitsap schools levy passing at 55% after...
    By Britney Fletcher-West • February 12, 2025 1:30 am

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