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Bremerton airport study shows demand for commercial services

The latest results of the feasibility study for Bremerton National Airport reveal that commercial passenger services have enough…

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Report shows PO police used force in less than 4% of arrests in ‘24

Port Orchard police had 473 arrests out of 16,147 calls for service in 2024, with force being used…

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Bremerton hires diversity and community engagement manager

The city of Bremerton has selected Jeneise Briggs as its new diversity and community engagement manager and will…

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The annual car show will not be held in downtown Port Orchard because of safety concerns.

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Saints Car Club Cruz to move to Bremerton drive-in theater

The Saints Car Club’s annual Cruz car show, a staple summer event on the downtown Port Orchard waterfront,…

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Human remains discovered along road in Port Orchard

Police are investigating a suspicious death after human remains were discovered March 3 along Old Clifton Road.

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Kitsap looking for community input on 5-year homeless plan

Think you can solve homelessness? Give the county a call.

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WSF plans terminal upgrades, service improvements in Kitsap

Washington State Ferries is making major infrastructure upgrades in Kitsap County at the Southworth ferry terminal and working…

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Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive

There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn…

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Local man takes over as Kitsap News Group editor

Following the upcoming retirement of longtime editor Steve Powell in April, Tyler Shuey will be promoted to editor…

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Deputies found two AR-15 style rifles, one AK-47-style rifle, a shotgun and a semiautomatic pistol inside the home.

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Guns, drugs, stolen vehicles seized from South Kitsap home

Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies seized firearms, drugs, and stolen vehicles after responding to an eviction in the 4400…

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City councilmember to challenge Wheeler for Bremerton mayor

Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler will be facing at least one opponent in this year’s election cycle as he…

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‘Rambler’ scholarship open for young Kitsap music artists

Young music artists in Kitsap County have a chance to “ramble on” this summer.

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KCSO: weapon law violations at 10-year high in ‘24

If you are a victim of crime in Kitsap County, it’s getting more and more likely that a…

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Woman killed, estranged husband arrested in Kingston

The man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Kingston Feb. 27 tried to kill himself hours…

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The new building is located near Mitchell Avenue.

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SK Helpline purchases new building to expand services

South Kitsap Helpline has secured a new building to expand its food programs and services in response to…

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State’s first hybrid ER, urgent care facility to open in Bremerton

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will open the state’s first hybrid emergency room and urgent care facility in Bremerton…

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Global Diving crews raise a derelict sailboat from the seabed in the Lemolo area in mid-February. The work is part of a multijurisdictional effort to remove hazards from local waterways.

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Abandoned sailboat submerged since 2020 removed from NK waters

A 30-foot abandoned sailboat that had been submerged since 2020 was recently removed by Kitsap County about 150…

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Donald “Swa” Francois gives Teo Malatesta a fade at an outdoor barbershop.

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Strong roots: Kitsap community supports Black hair care

Trey Field-Bennett, a Bainbridge High School student, describes himself as a “hat guy — but not by choice.”

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Fallen trees on power lines.

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Many still without power in South Kitsap, Bainbridge

Strong overnight winds caused havoc across Kitsap County as nearly 70,000 Puget Sound Energy customers were without power…