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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT board reviews intra-county passenger-only ferry study

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed results of an intra-county passenger-only ferry study at its March 17…

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Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a bill into law March 24 that bans the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide. Standing alongside him were members of the Suquamish Tribe who were instrumental in the bill’s success.

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Suquamish instrumental in statewide law banning sale of nitrous oxide

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law March 24 a ban on the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide. Standing…

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Poulsbo man faces murder charge after allegedly killing his brother

A 34-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 to report he had shot and killed his 30-year-old…

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Free music education program for youth seeks new home in NK

Kids in Concert, the only free youth music education program in Kitsap County, must find a new home…

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Viking Noelle Oberholtzer hits a serve in a home match against Klahowya March 18.

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NK girls’ tennis off to good start this season, beats Klahowya 5-2

The North Kitsap Vikings boast some newcomers on their girls’ tennis team and are off to a 2-0…

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Aerial view of Newberry Woods Community Forest.

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GPC plants over 16,000 native trees across five nature preserves

Great Peninsula Conservancy has completed its most ambitious planting season yet, with staff, volunteers, and partners planting 16,465…

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Over 20 dogs were taken to Kitsap Humane Society from the home.

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Over 50 animals seized at home near Poulsbo, KHS reopens

On March 17, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office and Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control Officers seized over 50…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael changing SANE program, closing pediatric clinic

Changes are coming to St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, including the alteration of a program and the…

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The current Southworth ferry terminal.

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WSF seeking feedback on Southworth terminal replacement

Washington State Ferries is planning to replace its Southworth terminal and is seeking public feedback for four alternatives…

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Buccaneer Abi Waag swings at an incoming pitch in a 10-9 Kingston win over Central Kitsap March 13 in Silverdale.

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Kingston holds off CK in fastpitch thriller

Kingston’s fastpitch team was able to stymie Central Kitsap’s seventh-inning rally to earn a thrilling 10-9 victory March…

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The Suquamish Tribal Council (left to right): Councilmember Luther “Jay” Mills Jr., Treasurer Andrew George, Secretary Irene Carper, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Vice Chair Josh Bagley, and Councilmembers Azure Boure and Lorilee Morsette.

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Forsman, Carper reelected to Suquamish Tribal Council

The Suquamish Tribe reelected Leonard Forsman as Chairman and Irene Carper as Secretary during General Council March 15…

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The St. Patrick’s Day Parade was held March 14 in downtown Bremerton.

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St. Patrick’s Day festivities held at Quincy Square for first time

A sea of green filled Quincy Square in Bremerton for the 35th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and…

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‘We want the community to thrive’ – SK co-op in the works

Paul Fontenot and Lillies Coleman of Port Orchard are working with South Kitsap Indivisible to create a co-op…

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Contract negotiations ongoing between COBI, union officials

Contract negotiations have dragged on between the City of Bainbridge Island and IAM District 160 - Local 282,…

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Rendering of the new retail center at McCormick Village in Port Orchard.

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Construction underway for new McCormick Village Retail Center

The newly developed McCormick Village, located in South Kitsap, is continuing to expand with the addition of a…

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Kingston man seriously injured after crashing truck; faces DUI charge

A 66-year-old Kingston man was lifeflighted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle March 10 after crashing his truck…

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KPHD reports flattening drug overdose cases

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received updates about respiratory illnesses and reviewed new data about drug overdoses…

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The climb was held at the Columbia Tower in Seattle March 8.

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Kitsap firefighters participate in annual stairclimb fundraiser

Blood Cancer United, formerly the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, hosted its 35th firefighter stairclimb March 8 at Seattle’s…

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Bus operator training in Bremerton.

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KT to receive $15 million grant for bus-driver training facility

Kitsap Transit will receive $15 million in federal funding from the Federal Transit Administration for a regional bus-driver…

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$3.5 million in federal funding awarded for Bay Street reconstruction

Port Orchard was awarded $3.5 million of federal funding for the Bay Street reconstruction project, the city shared…