Community
‘Raise a glass for Jenny’: Fundraiser for OK Spirits ambassador with brain cancer
The fundraiser will be hosted at the Flip Flops and Hops Eatery
Opinion
Beyond Kegel exercises: the role of the spine in pelvic pain
I recently saw a patient who was referred to me by her OBGYN. At the time, she was…
Opinion
Does speeding really save time?
Q: You write about the downsides of speeding, but what about the upsides? If I’m looking at it…
Opinion
Kids’ winter cure for Nature Deficit Disorder
I was so determined to hit Jimmy Miller in the shins with my toboggan that I didn’t notice…
News
Fire at NK storage facility damages 2 buildings
A 2nd alarm fire at a self-storage facility, Attic Storage, damaged two buildings near the intersection of Bond…
News
Man arrested for suspected kidnapping of CK woman
A 21-year-old man was arrested Jan. 19 for allegedly kidnapping a 21-year-old Central Kitsap woman, a dependent adult…
News
Student vaping a growing concern locally, nationally
Student vaping, using e-cigarettes, is a growing concern in Kitsap County, as it is around the country, says…
Life
PO nursing assistant named Caregiver of the Year
In recognition of her compassionate care of seniors with Alzheimer’s, cancer and other maladies, Doris LaPorte of Port…
Opinion
Writing woes: the complexity of the English language
Proofread carefully to make make sure your writing is correct.
Opinion
When traveling, is it safer to rent a car or use a taxi?
Q: When I fly to a city and need transportation once I get there, is it safer to…
Opinion
The wealthy man the media ignored
As the new year begins, the media roll out their annual tributes to the rich and famous who’ve…
News
Roughly 40 dogs killed following CK house fire
About 40 dogs died following an early morning residential fire near Brownsville Jan. 16, per Central Kitsap Fire…
News
Staffing is PO police department’s primary concern in 2026
“Staffing is our number one priority,” Port Orchard police chief Matt Brown said, heading into the new year.…
News
KCSO: driver in fatal SK crash may have suffered medical emergency
Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies and the Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the death of a man…
Opinion
I rue the days when I wished I had a cold
Glorious is the morning when you take your temperature and find out it’s 98.7 degrees Fahrenheit.
Opinion
How to get left turns right
Q: I was taught when turning left at an intersection onto a street with two lanes in each…
News
Amid budget concerns, Gese looks to keep KCSO afloat before retiring
Keeping a sufficient number of deputies on the roads as the population of Kitsap County grows is the…
Life
Rep. Nance breaks another record with run along Mississippi River
Representative Greg Nance (D-Bainbridge Island) of the 23rd Legislative District broke another world record this fall, once again…
Life
WSU marching band features students from Kitsap
When the Washington State University Cougar Marching Band took to the football field at the school’s bowl game…
News
PO mayor discusses infrastructure priorities for 2026
Some traffic headaches but an improved gateway to Port Orchard’s downtown on Bay Street are slated in 2026,…