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John Arthur Castleman

May 20, 1935 – February 12, 2025

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Man sees stolen tractor on Facebook Marketplace

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A map showing the PSE distribution projects on the island.

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Bainbridge Island briefs

Suspicious death

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Bremerton airport study shows demand for commercial services

The latest results of the feasibility study for Bremerton National Airport reveal that commercial passenger services have enough…

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SK senior diver Karter Warner wearing his 2nd place state medal.

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SK senior diver saves his best for last with 2nd place state finish

Karter Warner saved his best for last as the South Kitsap senior placed second overall with a score…

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Report shows PO police used force in less than 4% of arrests in ‘24

Port Orchard police had 473 arrests out of 16,147 calls for service in 2024, with force being used…

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Emily Gomez of North Kitsap competing earlier in the season.

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NK’s Gomez reflects on path to state wrestling championship

Emily Gomez has been in a wrestling room since she could walk.

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The annual car show will not be held in downtown Port Orchard because of safety concerns.

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Saints Car Club Cruz to move to Bremerton drive-in theater

The Saints Car Club’s annual Cruz car show, a staple summer event on the downtown Port Orchard waterfront,…

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Human remains discovered along road in Port Orchard

Police are investigating a suspicious death after human remains were discovered March 3 along Old Clifton Road.

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Kitsap looking for community input on 5-year homeless plan

Think you can solve homelessness? Give the county a call.

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Not accepting Trans definitions not cruelty, just biology

When President Donald Trump signed an executive order preventing trans girls and women from competing in women’s sports,…

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WSF plans terminal upgrades, service improvements in Kitsap

Washington State Ferries is making major infrastructure upgrades in Kitsap County at the Southworth ferry terminal and working…

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Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive

There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn…

Opinion

Zipper merge encouraged when traffic is heavy

Q: I regularly drive through a construction project that often has one of the lanes on the freeway…

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Local man takes over as Kitsap News Group editor

Following the upcoming retirement of longtime editor Steve Powell in April, Tyler Shuey will be promoted to editor…

Opinion

New tariffs could hit Washington farmers hard

Any battle over tariffs between the United States and Canada, China, and Mexico is worrisome, but if it…

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Focus on positive sides of meaningful relationships

“I’ll just have me a little heart attack.”

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Deputies found two AR-15 style rifles, one AK-47-style rifle, a shotgun and a semiautomatic pistol inside the home.

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Guns, drugs, stolen vehicles seized from South Kitsap home

Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies seized firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles after responding to an eviction in the 4400…

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Jeff Coughlin

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City councilmember to challenge Wheeler for Bremerton mayor

Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler will be facing at least one opponent in this year’s election cycle as he…

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‘Rambler’ scholarship open for young Kitsap music artists

Young music artists in Kitsap County have a chance to “ramble on” this summer.