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Bremerton School District placing EP&O renewal levy on Feb. ballot

The Bremerton School District Board of Directors voted at its Nov. 13 meeting to place a four-year replacement…

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KCD’s new AgWeather System tower tracks real-time conditions

While rural areas around the nation reckon with federal cuts to weather information systems, Kitsap residents will see…

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Kitsap Transit approves 2026 operating budget

The Kitsap Transit board of commissioners approved the 2026 operating budget as part of its Nov. 4 meeting,…

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Birkenfeld trust making impact on Kitsap organizations years later

He passed away 20 years ago, but his impact on Kitsap County continues to be felt today.

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Washington State Department of Ecology placed absorbent water booms near the Port of Bremerton boat launch to capture and absorb any fuel material reaching the inlet.

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Port Orchard fuel sheen incident traced to private property

The city of Port Orchard says it has responded to a fuel sheen discovered Nov. 14 in the…

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The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays, which brings five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square every Friday.

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Quincy Square launches Food Truck Fridays, prepares for World Cup

The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays in October, bringing five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square…

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Legacy of giving: Bellringer fund rallies to feed community

As holiday lights begin to twinkle across North Kitsap, one tradition shines brighter than ever—the Bellringer Fund. Born…

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Suquamish Tribe acquiring Kitsap OBGYN

The Suquamish Tribe is set to acquire Kitsap OBGYN at the start of the new year in efforts…

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This overwater structure, set to be demolished, is located at 1883 Bay Street, across from the Creative Kids Learning Center.

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Demolition underway on Port Orchard’s overwater structures

Work is part of developing Pedestrian Pathway

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NKSD to put renewal EP&O levy on February ballot

Capital levy may also be on ballot if approved by school board

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The Veterans Day Resource Fair and Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds featured many speakers and performances.

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Fairgrounds’ ceremony honors veterans for their service and sacrifice

The sound of bagpipes filled the air as veterans, families and community members gathered for the annual Veterans…

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KPHD approves new environmental health fees

The Kitsap Public Health District Board approved 2026 environmental health division service fees, which will go into effect…

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How Kitsap is holding up now that government shutdown has ended

Financial insecurity brought on by dysfunction at the national level has hit Kitsap County, but the community is…

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SK School Board, Student Circle of Champions discuss priorities

The South Kitsap School Board held its study session at South Kitsap High School, where board members met…

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Poulsbo receives $10 million for CK Treatment Plant upgrades

The Washington State Public Works Board has awarded $10 million for Poulsbo’s share of the Central Kitsap Treatment…

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Trojan running back Chace Webster rushed for 331 yards and scored four touchdowns in a 27-14 Olympic home win over Chief Sealth Nov. 7 to advance to the opening round of the state tournament.

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Webster breaks more records, Trojans win to advance to state

NK, Bremerton eliminated in blowout fashion

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1 killed, 2 injured following Hood Canal Bridge collision

A 39-year-old man from Allyn was killed, and two others were injured and lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center…

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Viking Syleena Hogan scored a hat trick in an 8-1 home win over the Sequim Wolves in a district elimination match Nov. 6.

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Hogan’s hat trick leads NK to dominant district win over Sequim

Klahowya upsets No. 1 seed to advance to state

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NK School Board race still too close to call

Results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Nov. 4 general election, with a mix of…

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SK Helpline pivoting on the fly to meet record demand

South Kitsap Helpline is seeing record demand as the federal government shutdown continues, forcing the food bank to…