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Election drop box in Kitsap County.

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Most incumbents file for Kitsap election races

Candidate filing week has come and gone, and many incumbents and challengers submitted their names for the numerous…

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Buccaneer Abi Waag swings at an incoming pitch during a 10-6 Kingston home loss to the Port Angeles Roughriders May 1.

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Despite loss to PA, Kingston coach encouraged by team

The Kingston Buccaneers (11-5, 7-4 in Olympic League) competed well against one of the top OL teams but…

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Hood Canal Bridge

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Series of overnight Hood Canal Bridge closures slated this month

Travelers who use the Hood Canal Bridge should prepare for a series of overnight closures in May.

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Suspect claims fatal shooting at Waterman Dock was an accident

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal shooting that occurred at the Waterman Dock in Port…

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The dispenser in Kingston that will deliver ferry boarding passes for drivers.

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Testing for vehicle boarding process to begin at Kingston terminal

Full use of the system starts in June

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An outline showing what phase 1 of the PERC project will include.

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Construction begins on phase 1 of Poulsbo Events & Recreation Center

After years of planning, the groundbreaking for phase 1 of the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) took…

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Longtime Port Orchard car dealership Dick Vlist Motors closed March 31.

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Longtime Port Orchard car dealership with deep community ties closes

After more than five decades as a fixture in Port Orchard, Dick Vlist Motors has officially closed its…

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The Healthcare Career Expo took place in late April at Olympic College.

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Over 250 students participate in OC’s Healthcare Career Expo

In late April, Kitsap-area high school students traded their typical school day for a hands-on exploration of careers…

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Donald Petty’s military vest shows all the different submarines he was stationed on during his career.

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Local Vietnam veteran to receive Honor Flight in May

Local Vietnam War veteran Donald Petty, 82, will receive an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. May 9, where…

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Viking Dawsyn Anderson heads for third base during a 7-6 NK win over Buccaneers April 23 in Kingston.

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Vikings complete series sweep over Bucs, move to 6-4

The North Kitsap Vikings (6-4) completed the series sweep against the Kingston Buccaneers (5-8, 2-7 in Olympic League),…

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The high costs that come with a DUI arrest

If you had too much to drink and see flashing blue lights in the rear-view mirror pulling you…

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Kitsap officials discuss federal immigration enforcement concerns

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills into law March 19, which aim to address safety concerns involving…

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Deputy Rob Corn of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a car backing off the roadway in Bremerton. The driver was arrested for DUI.

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KCSO ride-along showcases DUI enforcement, arrest process

Getting handcuffed, having fingerprints and a mug shot taken, and being booked into jail can happen if you…

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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 Port Orchard man is dead after being hit by a truck near the intersection of Bethel…

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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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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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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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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 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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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…