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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Sheriff Gese, 4 KCSO leadership members resigning June 26

Process underway to appoint interim sheriff

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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VMFH appoints Melton as Puget Sound Market president

He will remain SMMC president until a replacement is named

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The two parking lots at Heritage Bank that will be used for public purposes.

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Heritage Bank lots in PO to be used for public parking, food trucks

The Port Orchard City Council approved at its May 26 meeting for Mayor Rob Putaansuu to sign two…

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Gary McVey

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McVey resigns from Poulsbo City Council, effective June 30

Poulsbo City Councilmember Gary McVey has submitted his resignation, effective June 30, following six years in the role,…

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Poulsbo drone show rescheduled; picnic, concert still on for July 4

Festivities are in the works to take place at the downtown Poulsbo waterfront July 4 in celebration of…

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Hilder Pearson Elementary

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Declining enrollment forces NKSD to look at different school models

Community survey available through June 3

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PO approves development agreement for McCormick Urban Village

The Port Orchard City Council approved a development agreement between the city and McCormick Communities, LLC for the…

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Election drop box in Kitsap County.

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Most incumbents file for Kitsap election races

Candidate filing week has come and gone, and many incumbents and challengers submitted their names for the numerous…

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Suspect claims fatal shooting at Waterman Dock was an accident

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal shooting that occurred at the Waterman Dock in Port…

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An outline showing what phase 1 of the PERC project will include.

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Construction begins on phase 1 of Poulsbo Events & Recreation Center

After years of planning, the groundbreaking for phase 1 of the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) took…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Poulsbo Council approves paid parking in Anderson Parkway

Could be implemented as soon as June 1

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A screenshot of the body cam footage moments before 41-year-old Justin Moegling was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Viking Way in Poulsbo May 7, 2025.

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Officers won’t be charged in fatal Viking Way shooting in 2025

Following reviews by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations and Kitsap County Prosecutor Chad Enright, the law…

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Poulsbo man faces murder charge after allegedly killing his brother

A 34-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 to report he had shot and killed his 30-year-old…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Poulsbo Council approves overnight vehicle rest park

The Poulsbo City Council unanimously approved at its Feb. 11 meeting to fund an overnight vehicle rest park…

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Updated results show one NK levy passing, the other failing

The Bremerton School District’s 4-year education programs and operations levy (EP&O) was passing with just over 58% approval,…

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Suquamish Elementary principal to resign at end of school year

Suquamish Elementary principal Karra Lantz will be resigning at the end of the school year, following five years…

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Woman drives car into Bremerton Grocery Outlet, 3 seriously injured

A 44-year-old Belfair woman has been arrested on three counts of vehicular assault and DUI after crashing her…

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The Coffee Oasis’ Poulsbo location on NE Iverson St.

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Coffee Oasis-Poulsbo looking for solutions to combat rising rent

The Poulsbo City Council is looking into raising rent to market-rate at The Coffee Oasis location on NE…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Poulsbo’s housing workshop highlights market conditions, challenges

The Poulsbo City Council held the first of four affordable housing workshops at its Jan. 7 meeting in…

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Suquamish tribal members perform a traditional song during the Jan. 7 Poulsbo City Council meeting. The ceremonial Suquamish paddle is on display in the background.

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Suquamish ceremony kicks off Poulsbo Council’s first 2026 meeting

Members of the Suquamish Tribe made a special appearance at the Jan. 7 Poulsbo City Council meeting, which…