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The new 74-bed patient tower soon to be completed at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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New patient tower at St. Michael expected to be completed in December

A new medical tower at St Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, which broke ground in October 2023, is…

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A rendering of the future Port Orchard Pickleball Club facility.

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Pickleball facility planned for PO’s Tremont shopping center

JLC Development, LLC, in conjunction with Colby Ave I, LLC, recently announced plans for a new indoor pickleball…

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Land Use Committee discusses concerns about public notice signs

Port Orchard officials weighed in on the visibility, size and removal of public notice signs during the city’s…

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Felines at Ziggy’s Cat Lounge in Bremerton.

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Community support helps local cat lounge become a reality

Through community support and a dream to rescue kitties, Ziggy’s Cat Lounge in Bremerton continues to find homes…

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A man was arrested in Bremerton for impersonating a police officer Sept. 5.

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Man arrested in Bremerton for impersonating police officer

Bremerton police arrested a 49-year-old Lacey man who is a convicted felon Sept. 5 for impersonating a police…

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Saturday Seattle/Bremerton fast ferry removed from winter schedule

The Kitsap Transit board of commissioners was notified at its Sept. 2 meeting that the Seattle/Bremerton Saturday fast…

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Man who wore ‘shiesty mask’ in drive-by shooting faces 3 charges

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Seismic upgrades coming to Shipyard’s Dry Dock 4

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Northwest awarded a $377.7 million task order Sept. 2 to Kiewit-Alberici Joint Venture…

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Coastal observation session Sept. 6 at BI fire station

On Sept. 6, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team will deliver a training session at Bainbridge Island…

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Passengers boarded the historic Carlisle II, the last remaining mosquito fleet boat, over Labor Day weekend.

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‘Pop-up’ ferry returns to Kitsap over Labor Day weekend

For the first time since 2023, Kitsap residents and visitors had the chance to ride a historic passenger…

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SK School Board hears update on student achievement

The South Kitsap School Board received an update on academic progress and instructional initiatives from Lisa Fundane’t, the…

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Head teacher and founder, Calvin Frey, reads to students at Salsbury Park during summer camp.

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New Poulsbo outdoor preschool obtains ONB license

Calvin Frey, founder of Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool in Poulsbo, wants to build the school he never had:…

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Four South Kitsap firefighters were awarded the Sons of the American Revolution’s Fire Safety Commendation Award Aug. 28.

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SK firefighters who helped in SoCal wildfires receive national award

Four South Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters were recognized Aug. 28 with a national award for their bravery…

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The Bainbridge Island Rite Aid will be converted into a CVS Pharmacy Sept. 30.

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Community feels impact of Rite Aid closures across Kitsap

Following Rite Aid’s May 5 bankruptcy and subsequent closure of five stores in Kitsap County, the number of…

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A layout of the indoor playground that will open this fall on 2135 Sheridan Road, Suite D, in Bremerton.

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Neurodivergent-inclusive indoor play space coming soon to Bremerton

A new indoor play space in Bremerton is aiming to provide families with children of all abilities a…

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Red-light camera installed at 305/Bond intersection

30-day warning period begins Sept. 2

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Man charged with stalking

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New state data shows decreases in reported hate crimes in 2024

New crime data from the Washington Police Chiefs and Sheriffs Association found hate crime incidents statewide have decreased…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael, nurses union still negotiating a new contract

Nurses at St. Michael Medical Center, which is owned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, are still working on…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Kitsap departments explain crime data from 2024 state report

Police in most communities across Kitsap County dealt with an increased number of drug-related incidents while the reports…