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Coffee with a Cop a relaxed way to discuss issues

When people talk to police, it’s often in an uncomfortable setting.

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James Beck is the new police chief of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

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New S’Klallam Tribe police chief looks to develop trust with community

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe recently hired longtime law enforcement officer James Beck as its new police chief.

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Bainbridge swimmers diving into the pool in a match against the Bremerton Knights Jan. 15 at Bainbridge High School.

Sports

BHS shows Bremerton who’s the boss in swimming

Bremerton and Bainbridge both had undefeated swim teams going into the Jan. 15 meet at BHS.

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Bainbridge boys, girls win in basketball

Kitsap prep standings and scores

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Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters and Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu courtesy photo City of Bremerton

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Bremerton selected as Official Fan Zone for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bremerton and Kitsap County have been selected as an official Fan Zone for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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Bainbridge sophomore Elsa Drugge inbounds the ball in a 67-35 win over the North Kitsap Vikings Jan. 14.

Sports

Turnovers plague NK in lopsided loss to BHS

Bainbridge’s girls put their foot on the gas and never let up.

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Obituaries

Jessica Rae Stenberg

August 7, 1978 – December 15, 2024

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Big MLK event coming again to fairgrounds

The Kitsap Community 31st Annual MLK Celebration at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds will take place Jan. 20 at…

An artist’s rendition look at the piano keys layout of Quincy Square in Bremerton.

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Quincy Square in tune with ground-breaking

A ground-breaking for Quincy Square is set for 2 p.m. Jan. 20 at the Roxy Theatre.

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J62 traveling with the J19 matrilineal line.

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1st looks at Kitsap’s biggest baby seen at Point No Point

A 400-pound, 7-foot-long, orange-and-black newborn may have already set the record for Kitsap’s largest baby of the year,…

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Inclusive Stage Theatre hopes to begin auditions this summer.

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New theater group focuses on accessibility in Kitsap

Drawing from her passion for theater and to create opportunities for underrepresented actors, Inclusive Stage founder Sara Dawson-Leggett…

Opinion

Nuclear needed to replace fossil fuels

In 2025, big investment money is going to nuclear power to offset the loss of reliable electricity from…

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Opinion

36 bathtubs full of $1 million bills wouldn’t cover national debt

Our national debt is beyond comprehension. The U.S. Debt Clock says our country is in hock for more…

Opinion

RICE is nice, but we need more PEACE & LOVE

Icing injuries can actually slow down the healing process

Opinion

76% of state’s drivers speed and speed kills

Q: It’s obvious that many drivers routinely exceed the speed limit. So the logical question is: How are…

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A municipal hospital?

Opinion

Maybe my news blackout needs to be extended

In an effort to increase my enjoyment of the holiday season, I decided to stop reading the daily…

Sports

Bainbridge easily beats Kingston in boys basketball

Bainbridge High School improved its season record to 8-3 with a 67-53 win at Kingston Jan. 7.

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Kitsap County’s favorite reads in 2024 are local at heart

The Kitsap Regional Library released its “Wrapped” list for 2024, a compilation of books that most captivated county…

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South Kitsap Fire & Rescue is one of the program’s newest partners, contributing volunteer mentors to assist in reading sessions.

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Extra help expands to SK elementary schools

Communities In Schools of Peninsula, an affiliate of the nation’s leading dropout prevention organization, has extended its services…