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The Bremerton city council approved an approximately $128 million 2019 budget on November 20. (City of Bremerton)

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Citing affordable housing need, Bremerton passes new zoning laws

Duplexes now permitted in low-density neighborhoods, city says.

Break-in reported at Bremerton’s Crownhill Elementary Wednesday

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Break-in reported at Bremerton’s Crownhill Elementary Wednesday

Laptops, Chromebooks taken, a school official said.

White nationalist fliers posted in Bremerton

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White nationalist fliers posted in Bremerton

Patriot Front supports a “pan-European identity” in the U.S. and is linked to the deadly protests in Charlottesville…

Police: Man shot after night drinking beer with coworker

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Police: Man shot after night drinking beer with coworker

The alleged victim said the men worked together at the Navy shipyard.

A photo op. at Yulefest on December 1. (Gabe Stutman/Kitsap News Group)

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VIDEO: Sons of Norway honor Yulefest in Poulsbo

“Behold, the wheel of time has turned.”

UPDATE: Bremerton-Seattle fast ferry will operate as normal Monday morning

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UPDATE: Bremerton-Seattle fast ferry will operate as normal Monday morning

The Rich Passage 1 was taken out of service Friday for technical issues.

Bremerton asked people about Route 303. They didn’t have very nice things to say.

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Bremerton asked people about Route 303. They didn’t have very nice things to say.

A $500,000 study will begin next year to seek ways to improve the Warren Ave./Wheaton Way corridor in…

Washington Dems likely to propose capital gains tax

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Washington Dems likely to propose capital gains tax

House Speaker Frank Chopp said a new investment tax could lessen property tax burden.

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Review finds police shooting justified

A review of a police shooting in May near Port Orchard has determined that officers Chris Faidley and…

Ed Wolfe to assume county leadership role

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Ed Wolfe to assume county leadership role

The attorney and former State Department official will chair of the Board of County Commissioners in January.

5 sea lions — some shot — found dead in Kitsap County in November

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5 sea lions — some shot — found dead in Kitsap County in November

A total of 16 were found in the Puget Sound region.

As winter nears, Salvation Army braces for increasing need

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As winter nears, Salvation Army braces for increasing need

The emergency winter shelter in Bremerton has seen attendance grow steadily over the last four years.

Take your pick: New gift shop to open in downtown Bremerton

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Take your pick: New gift shop to open in downtown Bremerton

Staffed by adults with developmental disabilities, The Gift Basket’s core value is “all persons have the ability to…

Bremerton passes 2019 budget, outlines $128 million in spending

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Bremerton passes 2019 budget, outlines $128 million in spending

Councilors differed over affordable housing, street maintenance.

Vehicular homicide charged after man dies in crash

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Vehicular homicide charged after man dies in crash

Fred Hake, 85, sustained fatal injuries on Route 3 Monday. Police allege the other driver was intoxicated.

Police share photo of explosive found near Bremerton elementary school

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Police share photo of explosive found near Bremerton elementary school

The device appears to be a “homemade firework,” a security expert said.

End of whale watching? Orca task force wants temporary ban

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End of whale watching? Orca task force wants temporary ban

Measures will require “significant investment” from the state and regional partners, report says.

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NRA sues state of Washington, Attorney General

Lawsuit claims new gun measure is unconstitutional.

Neighbors gather in Bremerton to discuss spike in petty crime

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Neighbors gather in Bremerton to discuss spike in petty crime

“I understand your complaints,” BPD officer Capt. Randy Plumb said. “I’ve received a lot of them.”

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Bremerton man charged with armed burglary

The homeowner chased the suspect after he fled, according to police.