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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliot Bay.

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A look at WSF boat cancellations this summer

Since the start of the summer sailing schedule in June, Washington State Ferries has reported only six cancellations…

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Existing dog holding areas at Kitsap Humane Society are being upgraded.

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KHS seeking dog fosters during renovations to holding area

Pooch lovers are being sought by the Kitsap Humane Society.

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Concerns over field rental fees raised at SK School Board meeting

Leaders of South Kitsap Southern Little League voiced concerns over the impact of new field rental fees charged…

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Dan Zwink’s 12-foot giraffe is made from plastic, wire frame and a mane made from paintbrushes.

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Spinning globe, 12-foot giraffe among art displayed at PO gallery

A cloth-wrapped shopping cart, a 12-foot giraffe made from wire frame and plastic, and a spinning globe crowded…

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Navy awards contract to demolish shipyard’s machine shop

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest awarded $18.6 million to Tompco-Triton Joint Venture to demolish the Puget Sound…

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Banner Forest Heritage Park in Port Orchard.

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After community feedback, forest thinning on hold at SK park

Banner Forest Heritage Park, a 635-acre protected forest in South Kitsap, is again at the center of debate…

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The Dominion, a 128-foot wooden U.S. Army tugboat, sank at the Bremerton Marina Sept. 17.

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Diesel, oil spilled in Sinclair Inlet after boat sinks in Bremerton

The Dominion, a 128-foot wooden U.S. Army tugboat, sank at the Bremerton Marina Sept. 17, resulting in large…

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The Nordic Cottages, the first city-backed affordable housing project, had its grand opening Sept. 16 in Poulsbo.

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Poulsbo’s Nordic Cottage development officially complete

The grand opening for the Nordic Cottages in Poulsbo was held Sept. 16, marking completion of the first…

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PREP, AI programs help Kitsap students plan for future

High school students across the Olympic and Kitsap peninsulas are receiving more guidance and opportunities to prepare for…

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PO council hears about transparency, traffic safety concerns

Residents pressed Port Orchard City Council on issues ranging from government transparency to traffic enforcement and neighborhood safety…

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Youth center, apartment unit proposed in Port Orchard

A former movie theater on Port Orchard’s Mile Hill Drive could soon be transformed into a hub for…

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About 500 people participated in the ‘Walk Against ICE’ at Silverdale Waterfront Park Sept. 13.

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Nonprofits join to hold ‘Walk Against ICE’ in Silverdale

Volunteers from nine nonprofit organizations hosted a Walk Against ICE that drew 500 people to rally at Silverdale…

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Brownsville United Methodist Church garden.

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Kitsap Harvest tackles food insecurity with Grow-A-Row program

An effort to fight food waste and provide fresh produce to families in need is growing across the…

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The shelter is housed at the Village Green Community Center.

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Kingston Severe Weather Shelter in need of volunteers

The Kingston Severe Weather Shelter is in need of additional volunteers in order to open this winter.

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Poulsbo moves forward to outsource solid waste services

The Poulsbo City Council approved at its Sept. 10 meeting to initiate the process of outsourcing solid waste…

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The Sip in downtown Poulsbo features a self-serve concept for customers.

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New taproom with self-pour concept opens in Poulsbo

Following the closure of the Slippery Pig Brewery in downtown Poulsbo earlier this year, a new taproom with…

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Results are in for Best of North, South Kitsap

The results are in for the 2025 Best of North Kitsap and South Kitsap!

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Community members gathered Sept. 11 at Evergreen Rotary Park for the 9/11 remembrance ceremony.

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Bremerton ceremony honors those who died in 9/11 attacks

Community members gathered Sept. 11 at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park in Bremerton for a…

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KPHD’s nurse family partnership program may lose funding next year

The Kitsap Health District Board learned at its Sept. 2 board meeting that the nurse family partnership program…

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A patient gets a COVID-19 vaccine.

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KPHD board discusses vaccination efforts amid federal uncertainty

Interim health officer Dr. Herbie Duber provided the Kitsap Public Health District board with an overview of the…