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Kingston man who killed his wife convicted of murder

Sentencing scheduled for Nov. 14

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Governor directs $2.2 million per week to state food banks

On Oct. 28, Gov. Bob Ferguson directed nearly $2.2 million per week to provide additional support to Washington’s…

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Woman killed in two-vehicle collision near Bremerton Airport

A 29-year-old Port Orchard woman was killed Oct. 28 in a two-vehicle collision on Highway 3 at Lake…

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Dr. Herbie Duber, KPHD interim health officer.

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KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels

Fluoridation of public water is a “hot topic,” Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim-health officer at Kitsap Public Health…

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Slot machines are the preferred game of problem gamblers seen by counselor Tom Axtelle.

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Expert discusses effects of gambling addiction and how to treat it

In order to gamble, it used to be that one had to travel to the neon-lit city of…

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Left to right: Leo DiCesaris, who won first place in the Innovative Category; Will Grant, who won the Premio Follie Lifetime Achievement Award; and Anthony Ludovici-DeBridgida, who won first place in the Focaccia competition at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy.

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Kitsap pizza maker wins prestigious award at Italy’s World Cup

Will Grant is the first American to receive the honor

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Self-treatment is infinitely preferable to dependence on care

Every year, I read a series of textbooks written by Robin McKenzie, the iconic New Zealand physical therapist,…

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Vessel shortage could lead to service disruption on fast ferry routes

Due to a shortage of spare vessels, Kitsap Transit fast ferry riders may experience more trip cancellations in…

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Kitsap approves recommendations for mental health tax funding

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution approving funding recommendations totaling $7.4 million, presented by the…

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KPHD board considering environmental health fee changes for 2026

Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its environmental health fee schedule for…

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Four people were arrested in a narcotics-related search warrant in East Bremerton Oct. 22.

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Narcotics search warrant in Bremerton leads to 4 arrests

The Kitsap County multi-agency SWAT team assisted deputies and detectives with the service of a narcotics-related search warrant…

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Participants line the streets of Port Orchard as part of the ‘No Kings 2’ protest against the Trump administration Oct. 18.

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2,300 participate in ‘No Kings 2’ protest in Port Orchard

Similar events were held locally, nationally and globally

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Olympic College interim president Joan Hanten addresses the crowd at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Poulsbo campus healthcare expansion Oct. 18.

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OC Poulsbo celebrates remodel for healthcare education

Olympic College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house Oct. 18 to celebrate the remodel of its…

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Deckhand found dead after suspected drowning at Kingston marina

A death investigation is underway after a deckhand of a commercial fishing boat apparently drowned at the Kingston…

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CK School Board incumbent takes on Martin

Incumbent Denise Tracy is facing off against newcomer Robin Martin for the Central Kitsap School District Director of…

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Deb Krishnadasan (left) and Michelle Caldier (right).

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Krishnadasan, Caldier square off for 26th District State Senator

South and Central Kitsap voters have a chance to weigh in on the tightest legislative race in the…

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Two horses enjoy some hay at Lazy K Stables in Burley.

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Kitsap County postpones equestrian facility code updates to 2026

The future of horse culture in Kitsap County will remain in question as planners review changes to laws…

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Suspect arrested in fatal hit-and-run near Poulsbo

A suspect is now in custody following a fatality hit and run Oct. 7 at Rhododendron Drive NW,…