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Nature Conservancy closes its lands in Washington

SEATTLE — Keeping in line with Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” executive orders, the Nature Conservancy has closed its lands in Washington. In… Continue reading

 

Bremerton expands rental assistance program to include those affected by COVID-19

Eligible Bremerton residents will have the opportunity to have a portion of their rent paid as a result of their reduced income or job losses… Continue reading

 

KPHD releases directives for employers, employees and the public

As testing continues to ramp up and more cases of COVID-19 are being found in Kitsap County, the Kitsap Public Health District released a letter… Continue reading

 

Commercial and residential construction suspended for two weeks statewide

All construction, outside of emergency repairs, will have to cease for two weeks, the Department of Community Development announced Wednesday morning after receiving clarification from… Continue reading

Kitsap Transit issuing refunds for April passes

If you purchased an April pass for Kitsap Transit, you should be seeing a refund soon. Kitsap Transit announced today that it is in the… Continue reading

CHI Franciscan suspends billing for COVID-19 testing

CHI Franciscan, as part of the Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health, is suspending billing for COVID-19 testing and treatment, according to a Tuesday press release. Hospitals all… Continue reading

Kitsap Regional Library closes all branches

Due to the latest restrictions handed down by the governor’s office over the weekend, Kitsap Regional Library has closed all of its branches for the… Continue reading

CKF&R temporarily suspending public access to its fire stations

Suspension includes CPR classes and fires station visits

Kitsap Transit limits fast ferry passenger loads to 46

Temporary policy in response to Gov. Inslee’s public gathering emergency proclamation

Two state DOC employees test positive for COVID-19

DOC is “highly encouraging” all eligible employees to work remotely.

Fishline in need of donations, volunteers during COVID-19 pandemic

POULSBO — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and emergency measures being taken statewide, Fishline will be operating with modified services beginning Monday. Client services… Continue reading

Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce offices to close through March

POULSBO — The Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce has decided to close due to the events surrounding COVID-19. The chamber will be closed beginning March 16… Continue reading

Poulsbo City Hall to suspend some services through April

POULSBO — City hall announced Friday that it is suspending certain services through the end of April due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Washington state.… Continue reading

State Department of Health employee tests positive for COVID-19

Employee worked at department’s Tumwater campus

Kitsap Transit making efforts to limit spread of COVID-19

Reusable plastic fast ferry boarding passes will be replaced with single-use paper passes

Severe Weather Shelters activated tonight due to anticipated freezing conditions

Guests cannot check into any shelter after 9 p.m.

500-gallon sewage spill prompts no-contact advisory for Chico Creek, Chico Bay

Advisory to be in effect through March 11

2:35 p.m. Kingston fast ferry sailing canceled for second consecutive day

Kitsap Transit announced that the 2:35 p.m. Kingston fast ferry sailing to Seattle will be canceled for the second consecutive day. “We will send out… Continue reading

70 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Washington

Ten Kitsap County residents are being tested for possible infection, none confirmed yet

Bremerton Councilmember Wheat receives leadership certificate

The CML program recognizes local elected officials for accomplishing various trainings