News
Harrison Bremerton given ‘all clear’ after bomb threat resolved
Harrison Bremerton’s emergency department has been given the “all clear” after being placed under additional securityThursday morning.
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CK council to meet Nov. 20
The Central Kitsap Community Council will meet to focus on two initiatives in Silverdale, including the Kitsap Regional…
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Paratransit has raised $100,000
Paratransit Services, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company based in Bremerton, supports the mission of the local United Way to…
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Local youth rock band hosts “Rock the Club” food drive
Six local area youth music bands will join forces in an attempt to collect food donations for the…
Business
Proper British Bacon opens Port Orchard store
South Kitsap residents can now experience different kinds of meats thanks to a new specialty meat store that…
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First-ever Chocolate Festival is successful
The first-ever Fathoms’ o’ Fun Chocolate Festival is in the books.
Letters to the Editor
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Opinion
DON BRUNELL | Hire our veterans
The good news is, America is bringing its troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, that presents a…
Opinion
COMMENTS | Legendary coach impacted thousands
Elton Goodwin picked up countless numbers of “starfish” in his life. His impact on the Port Orchard community…
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Charges filed against man selling drugs to students
Felony charges were filed in Kitsap County District Court Tuesday against 20-year-old man who was allegedly selling heroin…
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Discussion on human trafficking Nov. 20 set in Poulsbo
The League of Women Voters is hosting a box lunch and discussion on the topic of human trafficking…
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DISTRICT COURT| Man, woman face trafficking in stolen property charges
A Port Orchard man and woman were charged with trafficking stolen property on Nov. 12 in Kitsap County…
Sports
Update: Kingston girls soccer will play at NK Stadium
The Bucs were originally believed to be playing a true home game at Buc Field
Obituaries
Harold Harris
Harold Nelson Harris, 93, of Silverdale, died Nov. 13 in Bremerton. Harold was born Oct. 26, 1920, in…
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Local paramedic flies to Philippines to assist typhoon victims
Poulsbo Fire Department Paramedic Jake Gillanders, an Urban Search and Rescue team leader coordinating a group from EMPACT…
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Inslee proclaims Nov. 11-17 as Washington State Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
In 2010, sleepy drivers killed 16 people and seriously injured 60 more in Washington State. Nationwide, drowsy drivers…
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Coast Guard, Kitsap County Sheriff search for owner of boat found adrift in Hood Canal
The Coast Guard and Sheriff are asking anyone with information about the small Livingston recreational vessel with serial…
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Carnel ‘Duke’ Weightman | Passages
He served as chief of police and chief deputy sheriff in Dumas, Texas for several years before moving…
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Central Kitsap School District to meet Wednesday
CKSD will meet on Nov. 13 at the Jenne-Wright Administration Building.
Sports
Bucs advance to State | Girls soccer
A goal in the 16th minute of the District tournament was all the Kingston Buccaneers needed to earn…