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Viking Noelle Oberholtzer prepares to hit a backhand during a singles match in a 5-2 NK win over the Olympic Trojans April 21 in Bremerton.

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Viking girls remain undefeated with win over Olympic

The North Kitsap Vikings (6-0) girls tennis team remains undefeated, following a 5-2 road win over the Olympic…

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The Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard.

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14 inmate fatalities reported at Kitsap Jail in last 10 years

On April 2, the Kitsap County Medical Examiner identified 36-year-old Port Orchard resident Anthony Lafromboisa as the inmate…

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Kitsap 911 dispatcher Renee Williams works at her desk.

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Verizon outage has minimal impact on Kitsap 911 calls

Verizon Wireless reported April 7 a system outage that could have impacted Kitsap County residents’ ability to call…

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First responders at the scene of the collision near Port Orchard.

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KCSO: man killed after being hit by truck near Port Orchard

A 41-year-old Silverdale man is dead after being hit by a truck near the intersection of Bethel Road…

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The Daffodil Royal Court rolls through the Fathoms O’ Fun Parade in Port Orchard in June 2025.

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Fathoms O’ Fun Festival seeks community funding to continue events

What does the Fathoms O’ Fun Festival mean to you? Do you enjoy the fireworks in Sinclair Inlet…

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Poulsbo CARES sees success in reducing 911 calls, ED visits

The Poulsbo Fire CARES (Community, Assistance, Referral, and Education Service) program began in 2021 as a partnership between…

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The project will nearly double the capacity of the previous child development facility.

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Bangor Child Development Center ahead of schedule, nears completion

Ribbon-cutting planned for summer

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Viking starting pitcher Charizma Fake throws a pitch in a 3-1 NK home win over Port Angeles April 17.

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Fake’s complete game puts NK at top of league standings

Viking junior Charizma Fake dominated on the mound and chipped in at the plate as well in North…

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF releases service plan for ridership increase during World Cup

Washington State Ferries has outlined a new service contingency plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Poulsbo Council approves paid parking in Anderson Parkway

Could be implemented as soon as June 1

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Shellfish harvesting closed around Kitsap waterways

Shellfish harvesting is closed in Liberty Bay, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows and Sinclair Inlet due to high…

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Community members attended a meeting April 13 at the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch to discuss the upcoming pediatric rehabilitation clinic closure at St. Michael Medical Center.

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Despite community concern, St. Michael’s holds firm on clinic closure

Roughly 30 people filed into the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch April 13 to discuss concerns and impacts…

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The Planned Parenthood sign in Bremerton.

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New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood

On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion…

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SK nonprofit continues to advocate for school funding

The South Kitsap School Supporters is a nonprofit organization that partners with the South Kitsap School District to…

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The Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck.

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Family with BI roots donates land to conserve Seabeck estuary

Great Peninsula Conservancy recently announced the protection of the entire Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck, fulfilling one…

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The North Kitsap Vikings practice in Poulsbo April 9.

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NK looks to capture state title after close calls the past few years

After falling short in the state championship game last year, the North Kitsap boys soccer team is currently…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT at risk of losing funds if fast ferry isn’t hybrid or diesel

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners learned about possible changes to federal funding previously approved for an electric…

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Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption.

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Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS

Nearly three weeks after Kitsap Humane Society and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hoarding situation…

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Driver of BMW pronounced dead after collision with PO police vehicle

A driver of a BMW has been pronounced dead after colliding head-on with a Port Orchard police patrol…

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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…