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Parent Katie Osantowski speaks as part of public comment at the health district board’s April 7 meeting.

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KPHD board, community show concern over planned SMMC clinic closure

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received a presentation by St. Michael Medical Center staff April 7 regarding…

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PFD placing 6-year, $7.64 million capital bond on primary ballot

The Board of Commissioners for the Poulsbo Fire Department has approved a resolution to place a six-year, $7.64…

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Bremerton Fire Department levy increase to be on primary ballot

At the request of the Bremerton Fire Department, the Bremerton City Council approved April 1 to place a…

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SKHS students surveying the land at the property.

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DNR, SK students collaborate on future of nearby forest

The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with South Kitsap High School students to help the school…

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This year, PO Rotary partnered with the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation to raise money for veterans.

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PO Rotary raises nearly $150K at annual auction

This year’s Port Orchard Rotary fundraiser benefited Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation, a non-profit in Gig Harbor that…

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$9 million approved for PO projects at Legislative Session

At the March 24 Port Orchard City Council meeting, Washington State lobbyist Shelly Helder gave an update on…

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SKF&R: adult killed during Port Orchard house fire

One adult was killed during a house fire in Port Orchard March 29, per South Kitsap Fire &…

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Law enforcement investigates the scene of the crash in the 900 block of NE McWilliams Road in East Bremerton.

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17-year-old killed, others injured following Bremerton car crash

KCSO: alcohol, drug use suspected as factors

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Dr. Chantae Recasner has been named as the new president of Olympic College.

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Olympic College names new president, will begin role May 18

The Olympic College Board of Trustees announced March 30 that Dr. Chantae Recasner has formally accepted the offer…

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Community members hold signs in opposition to the Trump Administration during the ‘No Kings 3’ protest March 28 in Port Orchard.

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2,500 turn out for ‘No Kings 3’ protest in Port Orchard

About 2,500 people turned out for the ‘No Kings 3’ protest March 28 at the intersection of Bethel…

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Community members rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to protest the upcoming closure of the hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation clinic.

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Community members protest closure of St Michael’s child rehab clinic

Roughly 50 community members held a rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to…

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One of the derelict boat’s that was removed from Phinney Bay March 26.

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Four derelict vessels removed from Phinney Bay

Members of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Marine Unit partnered with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to…

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Inmate found dead at Kitsap County Jail, investigation underway

An independent investigation is underway following the death of an individual incarcerated at the Kitsap County Jail, the…

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Rendering of the new Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton.

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Construction continues at Armin Jahr Elementary after permit delays

The construction of the new 60,000 square-foot, two-story Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton, which has been delayed,…

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A screenshot of the body cam footage moments before 41-year-old Justin Moegling was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Viking Way in Poulsbo May 7, 2025.

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Officers won’t be charged in fatal Viking Way shooting in 2025

Following reviews by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations and Kitsap County Prosecutor Chad Enright, the law…

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Wet weather has briefly delayed planned paving work on Eagle Harbor Drive.

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Wet weather briefly delays Head of the Bay work

Due to wet weather, the City of Bainbridge Island had to temporarily delay planned Eagle Harbor Drive paving…

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A horse loosens up in an arena.

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Kitsap nixes plan to update equestrian facility zoning

Kitsap County leadership decided not to proceed with a suite of controversial updates to the zoning code for…

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Viking Sebastian Moran fights for the ball with Buccaneer Evan Warr in a 2-0 NK road win over Kingston March 24.

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Vikings still looking for improvement, despite 2-0 win over Kingston

The North Kitsap Vikings (4-0-1, 4-0 in Olympic League) are still looking to improve after beating the Kingston…

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Dr. Herbie Duber, Kitsap Public Health District’s new health officer.

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Kitsap’s new health officer discusses ins and outs of his role

When not treating patients in Harborview Medical Center’s emergency room in Seattle, Dr. Herbie Duber serves as the…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT board reviews intra-county passenger-only ferry study

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed results of an intra-county passenger-only ferry study at its March 17…