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Northern giant ‘murder’ hornet possibly found in Kitsap

A suspected giant northern hornet carcass was found in South Kitsap and reported to the state Department of…

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A dog was rescued and avoided serious injury after falling into a deep well in Suquamish Oct. 14.

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Dog escapes injury after falling down well in Suquamish

A large, mixed-breed dog escaped serious injury and was rescued after falling into a deep decommissioned well near…

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Records show former NK superintendent received over $303,000 in settlement

Records received from a Public Records Request show former North Kitsap School District superintendent Laurynn Evans has received…

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One of the cars involved in the head-on crash.

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KCSO: BI man shot by estranged husband of girlfriend

A 21-year-old Bainbridge Island man is hospitalized after his girlfriend’s estranged husband shot him following a high-speed chase…

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Kaiser Permanente medical office building and urgent care facility in Silverdale.

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Kaiser urgent care reduces hours in Silverdale

Broken arm? Buckle up.

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Halloween events taking place across Kitsap County

As Halloween approaches, there are many events taking place across Kitsap County where kids in costumes can get…

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Kitsap ahead of the curve in statewide sewage system revisions

The state Department of Health has overhauled Onsite Sewage System Regulations, with changes to be implemented by local…

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A mobile home near Poulsbo is a total loss following a fire Oct. 10 that was caused by aged wiring in a living room wall.

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Poulsbo mobile home a total loss following fire caused by aged wiring

All residents accounted for, family dog dies

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Silverdale garbage facility reopens following break-in

The Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility briefly closed Oct. 11 due to a break-in but has since reopened.

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Rolfes, Henden differ on key issues for county commissioner

Editor’s note: Inquiries with identical questionnaires and guidelines for their answers were sent to both candidates.

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Healthcare, public safety key differences in 35th District

Constituents in the 35th legislative district may span three counties and several of Washington’s biggest industries, but their…

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23-year-old double homicide suspect Seth South is restrained by shackles and a trio of correction officers in court Oct. 10. Officers began to accompany him before the judge after he made a sudden move toward the gallery of the courtroom.

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Suspect charged after 2 killed near Poulsbo

Student at NKHS was one of the victims

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About 200 people watch the Welcome Pole dedication ceremony Oct 9.

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Bainbridge welcomes tribal pole at Sound to Olympics Trail

About 200 people gave a warm welcome to a new piece of public art Oct. 9 that will…

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The Department of Fish and Wildlife says the large quantity of raccoons have since dispersed from a home in North Kitsap.

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Raccoons escape death sentence by leaving NK property

Nearly 100 raccoons that had inundated a North Kitsap residence dispersed after the homeowner stopped feeding them—so they…

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Shellfish harvesting closed in Liberty Bay

Shellfish harvesting is closed throughout Liberty Bay in North Kitsap after tests showed high levels of marine biotoxin…

If the NKSD levy passes, Pearson Elementary would receive the most funding for improvements at around $6.15 million.
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A detailed look at NKSD’s levy proposal

A six-year, $31.9 million Facilities and Technology Capital Projects levy for the North Kitsap School District will be…

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Kingston, Silverdale shelters needs more volunteers to open this winter

Severe weather shelters in Kingston and Silverdale need volunteers to open this winter.

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New club for kids offers free events so they can express themselves

Two real estate agents have started a club that will offer free activities for local children.

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Town Square Port Orchard changing with new owners

In a bold move that promises to reshape the retail landscape of South Kitsap, Town Square Port Orchard,…

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Gala raises money for Kitsap Humane Society

Kitsap Humane Society’s annual Animal Krackers Gala to raise money to support vulnerable pets that come to the…