Site Logo

News

Man hits mom 9 times in head with ashtray

A 31-year-old Bremerton man broke into his mom’s home, pinned her to the bed as she had been…

News

Bremerton teen gets 14 years for murder

Bremerton teen Lola Luna will spend the first 14 years of her adult life behind bars after being…

Emily Langford, daughter of owners Brad and Jennifer, prepares a pizza at the newly opened Oath Pizza in Poulsbo. Tyler Shuey/Kitsap News Group Photos

Business

Pizza place known for avocado crust opens in Poulsbo

It’s the 1st Oath Pizza in Washington

News

Guitar man uses shaved key to steal vehicle

A guitar-playing 42-year-old Seabeck man who stole a car using a shaved key then drove recklessly through Bremerton…

News

Poulsbo man in court on robbery charge

A Poulsbo man has been arrested on a warrant for first-degree robbery.

Fiber artist Michelle Johnson. Courtesy Photos

News

Fiber artist showcasing work in Poulsbo

Fiber artist Michelle Johnson is exhibiting at the Verksted Gallery in downtown Poulsbo as a guest artist throughout…

News

PO considers low-income utility discount program

Officials are looking to implement a low-income utility discount program in Port Orchard this year, but some City…

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets spots an encampment. Nancy Treder/Kitsap News Group Photos

News

Expert: Some homeless have fallen on hard times, want help

The Kitsap County Department of Human Services estimates that one in every 240 people of the county’s 267,000…

News

20-year, $271 million bond in works for SKSD

32 years have passed since the last successful bond measure was approved by South Kitsap voters for its…

Courtesy Photo
A student at South Kitsap High School continues to work on a boat.

News

Boat building class gets $16K grant

A maritime trade program for students at South Kitsap High School is receiving a $16,000 grant.

.

News

Memorials aren’t just signs, they’re sad stories

You’ve probably noticed for years while driving around signs at the side of the road telling you not…

Oxalis Kitchen owner Darice Grass works in the kitchen. Courtesy Photos

News

Poulsbo food businesses share space to reduce costs

As many people face rising costs due to inflation, two business owners in Poulsbo are sharing the same…

Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group
The Nauti Mermaid in Port Orchard.

News

Nauti Mermaid co-owner gives insight to bar’s downfall

It’s been months since the Kitsap Public Health District closed shop on the Nauti Mermaid, a once-popular restaurant…

A map showing the layout of the North Sound to Olympics Trail with possible pathways. Courtesy Image

News

Pathways being refined for NSTO Trail

Three potential trail alignments between Kingston and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park for the North Sound to Olympics…

Forensic drawing.

News

Can you help identify this person’s remains?

The Kitsap County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in identifying human remains found Oct. 21,…

News

PO man charged with indecent liberties, burglary

A 67-year-old Port Orchard man was in Kitsap County Superior Court Jan. 26 charged with indecent liberties and…

File Photo
A food truck has been serving customers outside the restaurant.

News

Upgrades, delays mean PO restaurant won’t open until March

Regulars of the popular Puerto Vallarta restaurant in Port Orchard will have to wait a bit longer before…

News

SKSD needs $2.8 million in 2026 to replace Chromebooks

While a cheaper option than most, the popularity of Chromebooks in student learning could cost the South Kitsap…

Sheriff John Gese

News

Sheriff: Officers need to be able to pursue criminals

Stolen vehicles, other crimes up since law changed

News

No arrests made in Hidden Creek lockdowns

Hidden Creek Elementary School in Port Orchard went into lockdown for two separate incidents Jan. 23.