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PO dedicates Utilities Shop to longtime businessman, developer
On Jan. 7, the city of Port Orchard dedicated the new Utilities Shop, which is located at the…
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Staffing is PO police department’s primary concern in 2026
“Staffing is our number one priority,” Port Orchard police chief Matt Brown said, heading into the new year.…
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Poulsbo’s housing workshop highlights market conditions, challenges
The Poulsbo City Council held the first of four affordable housing workshops at its Jan. 7 meeting in…
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SK Helpline celebrates opening of more spacious facility
South Kitsap Helpline’s food bank has moved to a new location at 4215 Mile Hill Dr. in Port…
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KCSO: driver in fatal SK crash may have suffered medical emergency
Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies and the Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office are investigating the death of a man…
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WSF to test free Wi-Fi at Bremerton terminal, Chimacum vessel
From May to August of this year, Washington State Ferries (WSF) will be testing free Wi-Fi at the…
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Amid budget concerns, Gese looks to keep KCSO afloat before retiring
Keeping a sufficient number of deputies on the roads as the population of Kitsap County grows is the…
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Suquamish ceremony kicks off Poulsbo Council’s first 2026 meeting
Members of the Suquamish Tribe made a special appearance at the Jan. 7 Poulsbo City Council meeting, which…
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KPHD reports increase in flu cases following holiday season
Kitsap Public Health District officials reported an increase in flu cases following the holiday season as part of…
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PO mayor discusses infrastructure priorities for 2026
Some traffic headaches but an improved gateway to Port Orchard’s downtown on Bay Street are slated in 2026,…
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Seattle/Bremerton route on 1-boat service after damage to Walla Walla
Washington State Ferries’ Bremerton-Seattle route will be on one-boat service until further notice after damage to a propeller…
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9-unit affordable housing project in Manette now complete
A new $5.7 million affordable housing project in Manette that began funding in 2022 was officially completed Dec.…
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Alternatives proposed for Gorst transportation improvements
An $82.5 million project for transportation improvements in the Gorst area is currently in the planning and design…
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NK girls pull out tight overtime win against CK
The Vikings have begun focusing on playing together during their three-game win streak.
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Bridge replacement work at SK’s Harper Estuary set for June
Kitsap County has awarded the construction contract for the $9.296 million bridge replacement project at South Kitsap’s Harper…
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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants
The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…
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Driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into coffee shop in Gorst
4 people were injured and taken to the hospital
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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…
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Chang honored at last PO Council meeting after 20 years of service
The Port Orchard City Council recognized Councilmember Fred Chang at its Dec. 16 meeting for his 20 years…
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Community service organizations remain the heart of NK
As the 2025 holiday season comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on…