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An overview of the Marina Pump Station construction site, with the site of the new Kitsap Bank headquarters also in the background.

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Construction progressing in several PO projects

Roundabouts, city buildings and downtown revitalization have made Port Orchard an active construction site, with more to kick…

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New physician joins Suquamish’s Healing House

Dr. Casey Kernan is the latest physician to join the Suquamish Tribe’s Healing House, a clinic serving Suquamish…

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A marine unit in the fleet of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man in kayak without life jacket drowns

A 50-year-old man died July 1 after officials say he drowned after his kayak overturned while he was…

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Best of BI, NK, SK, CK voting through July 15

It’s time again to vote for the Best of Bainbridge Island, North Kitsap, South Kitsap and Central Kitsap!

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2 hospitalized after apparent DUI collision near Poulsbo

Two people were hospitalized following a head-on collision near Poulsbo just before 5:30 a.m. June 30, with the…

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LWV Kitsap to host virtual primary debates for local races

The League of Women Voters of Kitsap will once again host a series of virtual debates covering races…

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A window decal demonstrating global sea level rise, installed on a window of the Bainbridge Island Ferry Terminal June 28.

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Artwork on BI ferry walkway depicts sea level rise

Some effects of climate change can be hard to conceptualize, but for an island community, sea level rise…

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Head North Kitsap High School football coach Jeff Weible gets a hug at the memorial for one of his assistant coaches, Dave Snyder, who died recently while the team was at a camp in Ellensburg.

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Smiles, tears for NK coach, teacher at community memorial

The only sights more common than pained smiles were hugs at the Celebration of Life for coach/teacher Dave…

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Preferred route for STO from Kingston to Port Gamble done

The draft analysis of the Sound to Olympics Trail between Kingston and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park has…

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Kitsap adopts growing ‘Ready, Set, Go!’ alert system

The Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management announced June 13 it is partnering with six other counties to…

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It’s not a foggy day. That’s smoke from a wildfire hiding one of the Washington State Ferries.

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Wildfire smoke could get in your eyes this summer

Wildfire smoke will likely return to Kitsap County skies soon, if the past is any indication and if…

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The start of the new Stottlemeyer trailhead at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park.

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Array of paths at new Port Gamble trailhead

The new Stottlemeyer trailhead at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park recently opened, offering an array of hiking trails…

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The school district’s Facilities Advisory Committee will bring a detailed capital levy proposal to the school board in July. If approved, the levy will be placed on the Nov. 5 general election ballot.

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NKSD moving quickly to place levy on Nov. 5 ballot

Detailed proposal will be brought to school board in July

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NK High, Poulsbo Middle hire new principals

Sawicki takes new role with district

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Bremerton School District superintendent James Crawford.

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Bremerton won’t extend superintendent’s contract

The school board of the Bremerton School District has voted unanimously against extending the contract of superintendent James…

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Enjoy 4th of July on June 29, July 4 and July 6

Fireworks will light up the night sky in Central and South Kitsap on back-to-back weekends in celebration of…

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Ambulance refurbishments are helping departments such as SKFR save around half a million dollars throughout each ambulance’s lifespan.

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SKFR refurbishes vehicles to save taxpayer money

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Chief Jeff Faucett is well aware that the costs of efficiency and innovation…

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The new Silverdale Transit Center in Central Kitsap.

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KT celebrates completion of Silverdale Transit Center

Silverdale’s newest public transportation hub has been ceremoniously opened by Kitsap Transit, agency officials saying it will increase…

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Event to honor NK coach Snyder Saturday at stadium

A celebration of life for North Kitsap High School coach and teacher Dave Snyder will take place at…

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BI takes another look at impact fees

Council: Looks unfair to small local business owners