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Dr. Herbie Duber, KPHD interim health officer.

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KPHD interim health officer supports water fluoridation at low levels

Fluoridation of public water is a “hot topic,” Dr. Herbie Duber, the interim-health officer at Kitsap Public Health…

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Slot machines are the preferred game of problem gamblers seen by counselor Tom Axtelle.

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Expert discusses effects of gambling addiction and how to treat it

In order to gamble, it used to be that one had to travel to the neon-lit city of…

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Left to right: Leo DiCesaris, who won first place in the Innovative Category; Will Grant, who won the Premio Follie Lifetime Achievement Award; and Anthony Ludovici-DeBridgida, who won first place in the Focaccia competition at the Pizza World Cup in Rome, Italy.

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Kitsap pizza maker wins prestigious award at Italy’s World Cup

Will Grant is the first American to receive the honor

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Mac and Jack’s Brewing relocating to Bremerton by end of year

Will share facility with Silver City Brewery

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PO looking into long-term tourism strategies after World Cup

During the city’s Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting Oct. 13, public information officer Josh Johnson, who is…

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At the Oct. 18 cleanup, Bryan Stephenson (front) and volunteers collected over 30 bags of litter and several hundred pounds of debris from the Warren Avenue corridor.

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Local volunteers take pride in beautifying Bremerton

What began as a simple idea between two friends at a coffee shop has grown into one of…

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Buccaneer defensive lineman Owen Helgensen brings down the East Jefferson ball carrier in a 32-0 Kingston home loss Oct. 24.

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Kingston shut out for second consecutive week

The Buccaneers couldn’t get anything going against East Jefferson, as Kingston was shut out at home 32-0 Oct.…

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Vessel shortage could lead to service disruption on fast ferry routes

Due to a shortage of spare vessels, Kitsap Transit fast ferry riders may experience more trip cancellations in…

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Kitsap Transit is offering free services for federal employees starting Oct. 24 through the duration of the government shutdown.

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Kitsap rallies to support those impacted by government shutdown

Kitsap Transit offering free services for federal employees

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Kitsap approves recommendations for mental health tax funding

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution approving funding recommendations totaling $7.4 million, presented by the…

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KPHD board considering environmental health fee changes for 2026

Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its environmental health fee schedule for…

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Four people were arrested in a narcotics-related search warrant in East Bremerton Oct. 22.

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Narcotics search warrant in Bremerton leads to 4 arrests

The Kitsap County multi-agency SWAT team assisted deputies and detectives with the service of a narcotics-related search warrant…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael Medical Center, nurses union approve new contract

UFCW 3000, the union that represents roughly 850 nurses at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, ratified a…

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PO lodging tax committee gearing up for World Cup tourism surge

Port Orchard has finalized its annual lodging tax advisory committee, which reviews applications and makes recommendations on tourism…

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Legislative updates, KRM transition highlighted at PO Council meeting

26th District State Rep. Adison Richards and Robin Lund, executive director of Kitsap Rescue Mission, gave presentations at…

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SK schools report on student support, resources at board meeting

East Port Orchard Elementary principal Ashley Cashman highlighted her school’s focus on removing barriers to student success during…

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Participants line the streets of Port Orchard as part of the ‘No Kings 2’ protest against the Trump administration Oct. 18.

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2,300 participate in ‘No Kings 2’ protest in Port Orchard

Similar events were held locally, nationally and globally

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Olympic College interim president Joan Hanten addresses the crowd at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Poulsbo campus healthcare expansion Oct. 18.

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OC Poulsbo celebrates remodel for healthcare education

Olympic College held a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community open house Oct. 18 to celebrate the remodel of its…

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Viking Abby Marrero battles for the ball with a Port Angeles defender with Viking Addy Jueco looking on in a 2-0 NK home loss to the Roughriders Oct. 16.

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Vikings shut out by Roughriders 2-0 in critical league game

The North Kitsap girls soccer team was shut out 2-0 in a critical Olympic League match at home…

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Deckhand found dead after suspected drowning at Kingston marina

A death investigation is underway after a deckhand of a commercial fishing boat apparently drowned at the Kingston…