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2 dead, 2 hurt in recovery home stabbings; suspect charged

A Bellevue man has been charged with murder following a series of stabbings at an addiction recovery home…

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Despite economy, some leaders getting huge raises

Editor’s note: Some government agencies did not fully respond to Public Records requests as required by state law…

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Thief cuts fiber optic line; internet out for 6 hours

If you were without internet for six hours Feb. 18 you likely have a 44-year-old Belfair man to…

Kilmer, left, Massie and Hale. Courtesy Photo

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Command changes at Naval Base Kitsap

Naval Base Kitsap conducted a change of command Feb. 17 at Bangor where Capt. John Hale relieved Capt.…

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Book series based in Kitsap a big hit

4 books have been released so far; more to come

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Trainer Andy Brandon sets up situation while police chief Matt Brown reacts.

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Virtual training to help PO police improve

A cutting-edge training program where Port Orchard police slip on high-tech video headgear to immerse themselves in a…

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Federal program helps households connect

Kitsap County is working to help build awareness about the Affordable Connectivity Program, a Federal Communications Commission offering…

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PO eliminates COVID vaccine requirement

Port Orchard has done away with its COVID-19 vaccination requirement for new city employees with a 5-2 council…

A homeless person sits among the filth of the camp along Bethel Avenue. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Despite cleanup, neighbors feel unsafe as trash, homeless remain

Port Orchard city officials removed just over five tons of trash from a growing homeless encampment on Bethel…

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$1 million warrant for local man’s arrest

A $1 million warrant has been issued for the arrest of Gary Michael Moyer for second-degree burglary, first-degree…

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Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office and Jail.

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Should criminals be returned to originating cities?

Policy likely keeps more crime, homeless in Port Orchard

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Man steals cash, cannibas in Bremerton

A 35-year-old Bremerton man was charged in Kitsap County Superior Court Feb. 13 for stealing cash and cannibas…

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Don’t smile at surveillance camera

Note to self: When committing a crime, don’t look straight into a surveillance camera.

Bremerton Municipal Court Judge Tracy Flood addresses the crowd. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Bremerton judge discusses staffing, tech challenges

In a display of transparency, Judge Tracy Flood of the Bremerton Municipal Court gave insight to its success…

A resident at Washington Veterans Home opens her valentine to read a special message. Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group

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Veterans receive valentines from local youth

Residents of the Washington Veterans Home in Port Orchard received loving messages of encouragement and thanks from students…

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BI park plans to keep weeds under control

Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation is taking over managing invasive weeds since Kitsap County lost its weed-eater…

A display at the store shows items made in Bremerton. Courtesy Photo

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Bremerton Mercantile opens downtown

Downtown’s newest store, The Bremerton Mercantile, recently celebrated its grand opening at 4th and Pacific.

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Ex-CEO from BI charged with wire fraud

Baird allegedly bilked 200 investors of $10.7 million

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Poulsbo woman dies in crash after medical emergency

A Poulsbo woman died Feb. 4 in a single-vehicle collision on Gunderson Road after suffering a medical emergency.