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Censored film festival

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Kitsap looks for balance, seeks comments on Comp Plan

Kitsap County has released its updated draft Comprehensive Plan for public comment.

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Eligible older adults for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will receive an $80 gift card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at several local farmers markets.

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Applications for senior nutrition program now available

There is exciting news for older adults in the area as Kitsap County, in partnership with Meals on…

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Man takes advantage of woman’s ‘dream’ to sex traffic her

A 33-year-old Seattle man was in Kitap County Superior Court Sept. 3 arrested on five charges, including human…

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Still under construction is the Pacific Building shelter on SE Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard.

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New-style homeless shelter opening in PO

People are already being lined up to reside in Port Orchard’s homeless shelter slated to open Nov. 4.

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Navy announces another delay in plans for Ford-class dry dock

Details on Naval Base Kitsap’s plans for a Ford-class capable dry dock were plentiful the last time Navy…

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A few of the libraries offer Baby Band.

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Check out all the fun things to do at Kitsap libraries

Some view libraries as just buildings storing dusty, old books. Kitsap Regional Library is out to show today’s…

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‘It’s crushing sometimes’: BAC will close for good in January

After 76 years of artist exhibitions, advocacy for the arts in local government and dozens of free programs,…

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The Admiral Pete foot ferry.

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Ferry sailings return for Bremerton-Annapolis, Kingston

A little over a month after being pulled from service for repairs, the Admiral Pete has rejoined Kitsap…

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A few large piles of creosote-contaminated dirt frame the future view from Pritchard Park, while a ferry arrives in Bainbridge.

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BI Superfund site gets funds to spur cleanup

Pritchard Park may have some unbeatable views sooner than expected, thanks to new federal funding — they just…

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Drug use seeing positive trend in Kitsap County

Dr. Gib Morrow shared good news of a sort not often seen about substance abuse for the Kitsap…

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Delivery driver shows super-villain traits before arrest

A delivery driver trying to elude law enforcement showed super-villain traits as he had to be tased, shot…

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Man uses woman’s ‘dream’ to sex traffic her

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PO woman gets public service award, to study sustainable farming

Port Orchard’s Alexandra Piccio has earned a spot in the third cohort of Voyager Scholarship for Public Service…

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Ashton Medema works in a few throws during his shift at Dimension Axe in Port Orchard.

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PO’s Dimension XR, Axe provide ‘destination’ entertainment

The Kitsap Peninsula’s sole axe-throwing establishment is back.

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Locals pair up to pass on Suquamish traditions

Peg Deam, a Suquamish artist and tradition bearer, is working with Kyles Gemmell of Poulsbo in Bellingham on…

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The Coffee Oasis’ Kingston location recently closed due to cost and staffing problems.

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Coffee Oasis’ Kingston location closes due to cost, staffing

The Coffee Oasis’ Kingston location, comprised of a cafe and youth center, closed at the end of August…

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The proposed detour route for Highway 104 planned closures through Port Gamble.

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Highway 104 closures through Port Gamble Sept. 15-Oct. 11

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 11, Highway 104 in Port Gamble will be closed from 6 p.m. to…

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Jail boss Penelope Sapp likes that the re-entry program gives inmates a chance to turn their lives around.

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Jail program says, We don’t want you back

Soon after the iron door clangs shut to lock an inmate into the Kitsap County jail, the detainee…