Suquamish tribal member Della Crowell helps bless the Healing House health clinic during a traditional ceremony in July of 2022 as the tribe first prepared to begin opening the new clinic for COVID testing, vaccinations and other community health nursing services. Jon Anderson courtesy photos

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Healing House provides Suquamish its own medical clinic

The new Suquamish health clinic, Healing House, recently held its grand opening, signifying the start of offering outpatient…

A group of students tries to remain ‘chill’ while dipping their hands in a cooler of ice water. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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It’s the water, and a lot more at festival

It was a wet and wild day for the young students of Kitsap County as they were immersed…

This couple stands out even more while rocking the look of their bright orange life jackets. Photos courtesy of Britt Jezak

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PO photographer’s ‘best in humanity’ on grounded ferry

The last thing on the mind of anyone aboard the grounded Walla Walla ferry April 15 was a…

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Issaquah takes over Bremerton route after grounding of ferry

A formal investigation into what caused a state ferry to run aground near Bainbridge Island April 15 is…

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Event to help veterans set for April 22

It’s no secret that U.S. military veterans and their families often need more support than the government provides.

Construction work continues on 7th Avenue in Poulsbo on what will be a Discount Tire store in the future. Steve Powell/Kitsap News Group

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Tire store coming to Poulsbo

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A historic mural signed by artist Steffon Moody brightens up a side of a new housing structure being built just off Front Street in downtown Poulsbo. Steve Powell/Kitsap News Group

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Mural brightens up Poulsbo

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SKSD to decide soon on $271M bond for Nov.

The South Kitsap School District is approaching the end of the community input period on its potential $271…

A woman died April 15 in North Kitsap after appearing to crash her car into a tree. KCSO courtesy photo

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Woman dies after car hits tree in North Kitsap

A woman was killed after her vehicle crashed into a tree in North Kitsap April 15.

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PO police: More arrests, but use of force down

Port Orchard police were busy in 2022 — responding to more calls and making more than 50% more…

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Big local names apply for county commissioner

Rolfes, Moriwaki, Deets, Nance to name a few

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Student in custody after fight, lockdown at SKHS

A South Kitsap student was taken into police custody April 18 after being involved in a physical altercation…

A Kitsap foot ferry parked alongside the Walla Walla to load passengers and take them to Bremerton. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Over 600 rescued from ferry aground on BI

The Washington State Ferry Walla Walla bound from Seattle to Bremerton ran aground in Rich Passage at about…

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Popular Gig Harbor airshow finds new home in Bremerton

An airshow thought to be grounded for good will take to the skies once more as the newly…

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OSPI decision in BI schools case appealed

Marcus Gerlach of Bainbridge Island filed an appeal in Kitsap County Superior Court March 31 against the BI…

Courtesy of Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort

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Seahawks to hold draft party at Clearwater Casino

Football fans are getting excited for the NFL Draft April 27 as the Seahawks have two first-round picks.

Students at Olalla Elementary cut the ribbon to a new instrument section in the sensory garden. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Sound garden

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Vince Tatro and father Chris Tatro with Brad Waggoner during the Kitsap Audubon Christmas Bird Count. Don Willott courtesy photo

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Kitsap Audubon celebrates 50 years of environmental advocacy

Kitsap Audubon Society will be celebrating its 50th anniversary May 21 at the Hood Canal Vista Pavillion in…

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PO, motel to provide 2 rooms for homeless

Another “tool in the toolbox” of short-term housing for Port Orchard’s homeless has been secured by the city…

County employees welcome visitors to the Kitsap Job Fair in Port Orchard. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Many jobs, few workers a continued struggle in Kitsap

Over three years since COVID shut down the economy, Kitsap County is still searching for ways to fill…