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Central Kitsap School District’s school resource officer, Deputy Arianna Sivonda, of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

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From safety to listening, CK SRO on hand for variety of school needs

Police officers are assigned to work in several schools in Kitsap County. The fully commissioned officers go by…

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Cares of WA connects those with disabilities to job opportunities

Cares of Washington is helping residents with disabilities find meaningful employment while celebrating 45 years of community service.

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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant

A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…

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Buccaneer Sylis Sullivan looks to make a play in a 57-55 Kingston home win over the Orting Cardinals Dec. 1.

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Kingston squeaks out win over Orting in Hill’s coaching debut

Former standout Buccaneer player George Hill III earned his first win as Kingston High School’s new boys basketball…

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Poulsbo man killed in head-on collision near Kingston

A 40-year-old Poulsbo man was killed in a head-on collision involving a commercial truck on Highway 104 near…

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The lighting of a 25-foot Noble fir Christmas tree brought families together at Quincy Square’s Winter Fest Nov. 29.

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Winter Fest lights up Quincy Square with tree lighting, Santa’s arrival

Bremerton’s Quincy Square drew families downtown as Winter Fest brought live performances, holiday shopping and the lighting of…

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Every machine in the arcade carries a different prize.

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New Tokyo-style clawcade opens in Silverdale

Winner Every Time Clawcade, a new Tokyo-style claw arcade in Silverdale, is bringing a different kind of family…

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Buccaneer Taizah Franklin puts up a shot in a 59-53 Kingston home win over the Klahowya Eagles Nov. 28.

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Franklin’s all-around game leads Bucs to season-opening win

The Kingston Buccaneers girls basketball team pulled out a close win against the Klahowya Eagles 59-54 at home…

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The Hometown Band will be performing holiday concerts across Kitsap County in December.

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If the NKSD capital levy passes, Pearson Elementary would be rebuilt on-site.

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NKSD adding 6-year, $95.7 million renewal capital levy to Feb. ballot

Voters will also decide on replacement EP&O levy in upcoming election

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Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76, located at 19145 Viking Avenue NW, opened for service Nov. 22.

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New Poulsbo fire station opens, to serve Keyport/Scandia area

Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76 received its first emergency response tones from Kitsap 911 at 3:08 p.m. Nov.…

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KT approves updated compensation for non-represented employees

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a survey that impacts the compensation non-represented employees receive as part…

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SK High incident results in student suffering serious injury

Many South Kitsap High School students walked out of class Nov. 25 to protest what they describe as…

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PO approves design contract for Frederick Street construction

The Port Orchard City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to execute a contract with KPFF Consulting…

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POPD outlines goals in newly released strategic plan

The Port Orchard Police Department has released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining five years of goals focused on…

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In 2022, the Bremerton Salvation Army bought Monica’s Social Club, an adjacent property, to extend services to the community in the future.

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Salvation Army’s Hope Market plans to break ground early next year

The Salvation Army Bremerton is moving forward with a $2.2 million effort to build Hope Market, a dignity-based…

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Canned and dry goods were given out at the community-led Thanksgiving festival Nov. 22 at Port Orchard’s RoqN Pilates Studio.

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Over 100 turkeys given out at community-led Thanksgiving festival

Operation Kitsap Cares, a community-led Thanksgiving festival created in response to the recent federal government shutdown, drew a…

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Robert Davy will begin a four-year term as Poulsbo Municipal Court judge starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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Poulsbo appoints new Municipal Court judge to 4-year term

The Poulsbo City Council approved the appointment of Robert Davy to be the city’s new Municipal Court judge,…

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ShareNet continues to meet rising demands this holiday season

The greatest gift in Kingston this holiday season isn’t wrapped in paper or tied with ribbons—it’s ShareNet Food…

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Josue May (left), Emilie May (center) and Lisa Johnson (right) pose outside of North Kitsap High School with their donations for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

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Suquamish, PGST step up to help with government shutdown effects

When the federal government ground to a halt in early October, the livelihoods of federal workers and status…