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The recently refurbished Roxy Theatre is located in the center of Quincy Square in downtown Bremerton.

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Quincy Square officially opens in Bremerton after years in the making

Quincy Square – an entertainment venue ten years in the making - formally opened in downtown Bremerton last…

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A rendering (not to scale) of the Active Traffic Management System that will be constructed along Highway 104 in Kingston to replace the current tally system used to manage traffic in the ferry holding lane.

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Construction on ATMS for Kingston ferry delayed until September

Construction for the Highway 104 Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) project in Kingston has been delayed until mid-September…

Opinion

Addressing youth mental health crisis starts with primary care

There has been a staggering rise in mental health challenges among young people in recent years. According to…

Opinion

Consider traffic, road width and size of vehicle when U-turning

Q: Washington’s default rule (as I learned it half a century ago) is that a U-turn is unlawful…

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Opinion

My software engineering skills not quite up to code

In the honest spirit that characterizes great software engineers, I acknowledge that I am not a great software…

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One airlifted with burn injuries following Silverdale structure fire

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following burn injuries sustained in a residential structure…

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WSP: pedestrian killed by vehicle that was merging onto Hwy 3

A pedestrian was killed July 9 after being hit by a vehicle that was merging onto Highway 3…

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Fire marshal implements phase 1 burn ban for Kitsap

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced that a phase…

Obituaries

James Field Morris Jr.

James Field Morris Jr., an accomplished neon glass artist, died on April 15, 2025, in the place he…

Cheryl Silberman

Obituaries

Cheryl Silberman

April 1, 1944 – June 28, 2025

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In May, contractor crews completed the new bridge over Sam Snyder Creek on Highway 305 between Suquamish and Poulsbo.

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Fish restoration project on Hwy 305 now complete

Orange road work signs are coming down as a project to restore access to fish habitat beneath Highway…

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Hood Canal Bridge work slated for July 15, expect delays

Hood Canal Bridge commuters should prepare for longer delays July 15 as the bridge will be reduced to…

Shirley Boehme

Obituaries

Shirley Dolores Frykholm Boehme

May 7, 1930 – June 20, 2025

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Fathoms O’ Fun Fireworks over Sinclair Inlet took place July 5.

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Fireworks light up Sinclair Inlet to celebrate Independence Day

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The annual 4th of July parade in downtown Kingston saw big crowds on both sides of Highway 104.

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Sights from Kingston’s annual 4th of July parade

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A 9-year-old girl and her 40-year-old father died following a house fire in South Kitsap July 5. An investigation is underway.

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Child, father die following SK house fire, investigation underway

An investigation is underway following the deaths of a child and her father in a house fire July…

Opinion

Putting your feet on the dashboard isn’t wise, but it’s not illegal

Q: I saw a person riding in the passenger seat of a car with their feet up on…

Opinion

Food has a special way of bringing us together

My favorite summer comfort food is the fried chicken and potato salad dinner my mother made throughout my…

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Impact fee calculation revised to meet legislative requirements

If you’re applying for a permit in Kitsap County on or after July 1, you’ll notice a change…

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Suquamish generates $250 million a year for Kitsap economy, per study

A new economic impact study detailing the scope of the Suquamish Tribe’s contributions across Kitsap County and the…