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Total ban on outdoor burning in Kitsap to begin Friday

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced that a phase…

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The Port Orchard waterfront path serves as the route for the new audiobook walk.

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Audiobook walks a new feature in downtown Port Orchard

A new kind of book club is hitting the Port Orchard waterfront and participants aren’t speaking a word.

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Hudson, a new arrival at Toni’s Ponies, comes over to say hello.

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‘Pony Play’ aims to provide therapeutic experience for kids

Toni’s Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization located in Kingston, has already had a busy summer between…

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Formerly Kingston House, the venue has since changed its name to Anker.

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Kingston wedding venue changes name, adds design residency program

Many residents of the area are familiar with the Kingston House, a wedding venue and vacation rental that…

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Dr. Gib Morrow has announced his resignation as health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District.

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Morrow to resign as KPHD health officer

Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Gib Morrow recently announced his resignation and anticipates serving through the…

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Volunteers and local business owners help spruce up downtown Port Orchard.

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Port Orchard beautification effort aims to freshen up downtown

With Bay Street businesses facing foot traffic challenges, community members are rolling up their sleeves, literally, to spruce…

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Shellfish harvesting closed for east shoreline of Kitsap

KPHD reports high levels of PSP

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Man sprays bear mace on man, 2 kids; bail $450K

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Mayor updates progress on Port Orchard projects

Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu shared detailed updates on the city’s biggest infrastructure, housing, and parks projects during…

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PO Council approves Transportation Impact Fee increase

The Port Orchard City Council voted to move forward with a proposed 27% increase to its Transportation Impact…

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Bremerton School Board candidates explain why they’re the best choice

Editor’s note: All candidates were sent two questions to respond to. Those who didn’t respond to inquiries were…

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Appointed director faces two educators in Bremerton School Board race

Editor’s note: All candidates were sent two questions to respond to. Those who didn’t respond to inquiries were…

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Cyra Jane, Stone Carver Symposium director and sculptor, works with a marble statuette while she has downtime.

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Stonecarving community comes together for annual PO symposium

37 years ago, eight stone sculptors got together in Washington to share their knowledge, work on their stone…

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Variety of vehicles to be on display at upcoming Hansville Car Show

The 15th annual Hansville Car Show will take place at Buck Lake County Park July 20 from 9…

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Only 2 left in NK school board race after candidate withdraws

Seth Hartmann’s name will still appear on ballot

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The recently refurbished Roxy Theatre is located in the center of Quincy Square in downtown Bremerton.

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Quincy Square officially opens in Bremerton after years in the making

Quincy Square – an entertainment venue ten years in the making - formally opened in downtown Bremerton last…

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A rendering (not to scale) of the Active Traffic Management System that will be constructed along Highway 104 in Kingston to replace the current tally system used to manage traffic in the ferry holding lane.

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Construction on ATMS for Kingston ferry delayed until September

Construction for the Highway 104 Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) project in Kingston has been delayed until mid-September…

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One airlifted with burn injuries following Silverdale structure fire

One person was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle following burn injuries sustained in a residential structure…

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WSP: pedestrian killed by vehicle that was merging onto Hwy 3

A pedestrian was killed July 9 after being hit by a vehicle that was merging onto Highway 3…

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Greg Wheeler

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Councilmember, nonprofit leader challenge Wheeler for mayor

Voters in Bremerton will narrow the field for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary election, choosing between incumbent…