News
Suquamish apartment destroyed in fire
A man’s apartment and his belongings were destroyed in a fire in Suquamish Feb. 4.
News
PO parrot sanctuary experiences surge in number of birds
For many parrots, a new life begins at Port Orchard Parrot Rescue &Sanctuary, where healing and hope take…
News
Weather conditions improve in Kitsap, delayed start for most schools
Snowfall and icy roads Feb. 3-6 caused school districts and government offices across Kitsap County to close.
News
1 injured in NK rollover collision; driver faces vehicular assault
A 19-year-old man is facing a vehicular assault charge following a rollover collision that left a 21-year-old passenger…
Opinion
Lawmakers need to feel pain of their regulations
During the 1992 presidential campaign, then-candidate Bill Clinton famously intoned, “I feel your pain,” reassuring voters he understood…
Opinion
Turf wars: Which is better, fake or real grass?
There’s nothing artificial about the controversy that’s growing among homeowners, educators, doctors and sports administrators over fake grass.…
Opinion
Headlights unable to illuminate hazards at speeds we typically travel
You’re being lied to. I know, that sentence sounds like conspiracy theory clickbait. But the lie I’m talking…
Opinion
Blacks must be tenacious for fairness, equality, freedom
The past few months have been an uneasy time for Black Americans, who wonder what the future will…
Opinion
Mother Nature helped by Dems in tragic fires
It’s easy to blame California’s Democrats for the devastating fires that killed at least five people and destroyed…
Opinion
Denzel needs to play Hobbs in a Civil Rights movie
I can’t believe Denzel Washington hasn’t played one particular early civil rights hero in a movie yet.
News
Campaign against drug use underway in Kitsap
Friends of a 17-year-old Silverdale girl were shocked to find her dead at home, following an opioid overdose.
Sports
Bremerton, Bainbridge finish 1st and 2nd in state cheerleading
At the state championship battleground, Kitsap cheerleaders “bring it on.”
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PO police chief says 2025 a ‘year of growth’ for department
“2025 is going to continue to be a year of growth for us,” Port Orchard police chief Matt…
News
Kitsap Bank donates $450K to 100 nonprofits
Kitsap Bank is donating $450,000 to over 100 nonprofits in six counties.
News
SK preschool offers STEM education for early learners
Orser’s Acres of Fun preschool isn’t just about play for kids ages 2 1/2 to 5—like many other…
Opinion
When are you supposed to change to low beams?
Q: What are the rules for high beams on parallel roads or divided roads? Does the 50-foot wide…