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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF releases service plan for ridership increase during World Cup

Washington State Ferries has outlined a new service contingency plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has…

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SK nonprofit continues to advocate for school funding

The South Kitsap School Supporters is a nonprofit organization that partners with the South Kitsap School District to…

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Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption.

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Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS

Nearly three weeks after Kitsap Humane Society and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hoarding situation…

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Participants moved in a variety of ways to raise money for those in need.

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7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser nets $20,000

Meals on Wheels Kitsap raised over $20,000 at its 7th annual Miles for Meals fundraiser March 21-28, which…

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The pod of orcas was originally unidentified and assumed to be coming from Alaska.

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Orca sightings span across Kitsap waters

In the past few weeks, you may have seen fellow Bainbridge Islanders driving with binoculars in hand, running…

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The florist moved to Olalla 10 years ago, beginning her flower farm in 2022.

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Nurse’s full-circle journey to creating Olalla flower farm

Imagine you wake up, your eyelids feel light as you lift them to see dew from overnight hugging…

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The birds are located in the trees near Bethel Avenue and Bay Street.

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A sign of spring – Great Blue Heron colony back in Port Orchard

Port Orchard locals know when spring has arrived due to the screechy symphony of the Great Blue Heron…

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Bremerton Fire Department levy increase to be on primary ballot

At the request of the Bremerton Fire Department, the Bremerton City Council approved April 1 to place a…

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The new business is located in Port Orchard’s Town Square Mall.

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Port Orchard welcomes first bubble tea shop

Port Orchard’s first bubble tea shop, which is also women and Pacific Islander-owned, had its grand opening March…

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SKHS students surveying the land at the property.

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DNR, SK students collaborate on future of nearby forest

The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with South Kitsap High School students to help the school…

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$9 million approved for PO projects at Legislative Session

At the March 24 Port Orchard City Council meeting, Washington State lobbyist Shelly Helder gave an update on…

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This year, PO Rotary partnered with the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation to raise money for veterans.

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PO Rotary raises nearly $150K at annual auction

This year’s Port Orchard Rotary fundraiser benefited Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation, a non-profit in Gig Harbor that…

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Rendering of the new Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton.

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Construction continues at Armin Jahr Elementary after permit delays

The construction of the new 60,000 square-foot, two-story Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton, which has been delayed,…

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Over 20 dogs were taken to Kitsap Humane Society from the home.

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Over 50 animals seized at home near Poulsbo, KHS reopens

On March 17, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office and Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control Officers seized over 50…

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The current Southworth ferry terminal.

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WSF seeking feedback on Southworth terminal replacement

Washington State Ferries is planning to replace its Southworth terminal and is seeking public feedback for four alternatives…

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‘We want the community to thrive’ – SK co-op in the works

Paul Fontenot and Lillies Coleman of Port Orchard are working with South Kitsap Indivisible to create a co-op…

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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held March 14 in downtown Bremerton.

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St. Patrick’s Day festivities held at Quincy Square for first time

A sea of green filled Quincy Square in Bremerton for the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and…

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Rendering of the new retail center at McCormick Village in Port Orchard.

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Construction underway for new McCormick Village Retail Center

The newly developed McCormick Village, located in South Kitsap, is continuing to expand with the addition of a…

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$3.5 million in federal funding awarded for Bay Street reconstruction

Port Orchard was awarded $3.5 million of federal funding for the Bay Street reconstruction project, the city shared…

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Bus operator training in Bremerton.

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KT to receive $15 million grant for bus-driver training facility

Kitsap Transit will receive $15 million in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration for a regional bus-driver…