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The project will nearly double the capacity of the previous child development facility.

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Bangor Child Development Center ahead of schedule, nears completion

Ribbon-cutting planned for summer

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF releases service plan for ridership increase during World Cup

Washington State Ferries has outlined a new service contingency plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has…

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Shellfish harvesting closed around Kitsap waterways

Shellfish harvesting is closed in Liberty Bay, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows and Sinclair Inlet due to high…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Poulsbo Council approves paid parking in Anderson Parkway

Could be implemented as soon as June 1

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The Planned Parenthood sign in Bremerton.

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New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood

On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion…

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Community members attended a meeting April 13 at the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch to discuss the upcoming pediatric rehabilitation clinic closure at St. Michael Medical Center.

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Despite community concern, St. Michael’s holds firm on clinic closure

Roughly 30 people filed into the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch April 13 to discuss concerns and impacts…

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The Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck.

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Family with BI roots donates land to conserve Seabeck estuary

Great Peninsula Conservancy recently announced the protection of the entire Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck, fulfilling one…

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SK nonprofit continues to advocate for school funding

The South Kitsap School Supporters is a nonprofit organization that partners with the South Kitsap School District to…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT at risk of losing funds if fast ferry isn’t hybrid or diesel

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners learned about possible changes to federal funding previously approved for an electric…

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The North Kitsap Vikings practice in Poulsbo April 9.

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NK looks to capture state title after close calls the past few years

After falling short in the state championship game last year, the North Kitsap boys soccer team is currently…

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Driver of BMW pronounced dead after collision with PO police vehicle

A driver of a BMW has been pronounced dead after colliding head-on with a Port Orchard police patrol…

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Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption.

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Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS

Nearly three weeks after Kitsap Humane Society and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hoarding situation…

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Parent Katie Osantowski speaks as part of public comment at the health district board’s April 7 meeting.

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KPHD board, community show concern over planned SMMC clinic closure

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received a presentation by St. Michael Medical Center staff April 7 regarding…

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PFD placing 6-year, $7.64 million capital bond on primary ballot

The Board of Commissioners for the Poulsbo Fire Department has approved a resolution to place a six-year, $7.64…

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Bremerton Fire Department levy increase to be on primary ballot

At the request of the Bremerton Fire Department, the Bremerton City Council approved April 1 to place a…

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SKHS students surveying the land at the property.

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DNR, SK students collaborate on future of nearby forest

The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with South Kitsap High School students to help the school…

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This year, PO Rotary partnered with the Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation to raise money for veterans.

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PO Rotary raises nearly $150K at annual auction

This year’s Port Orchard Rotary fundraiser benefited Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation, a non-profit in Gig Harbor that…

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$9 million approved for PO projects at Legislative Session

At the March 24 Port Orchard City Council meeting, Washington State lobbyist Shelly Helder gave an update on…

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Community members rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to protest the upcoming closure of the hospital’s pediatric rehabilitation clinic.

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Community members protest closure of St Michael’s child rehab clinic

Roughly 50 community members held a rally outside of St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale March 27 to…

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Community members hold signs in opposition to the Trump Administration during the ‘No Kings 3’ protest March 28 in Port Orchard.

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2,500 turn out for ‘No Kings 3’ protest in Port Orchard

About 2,500 people turned out for the ‘No Kings 3’ protest March 28 at the intersection of Bethel…