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Housing, infrastructure, environment focus of PO Council meeting

The Port Orchard City Council approved multiple agenda items at its May 27 meeting, including expanding housing assistance,…

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Pearson students (left to right) Hunter Boag, Kal Gist, and Ryker Jones present updates on the Poulsbo Pollinator Project to the Poulsbo City Council May 21.

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Pearson students share progress of bee pollinator project

A group of student leaders from Pearson Elementary is making a big impact with some of the smallest…

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A rendering of what the 4th Avenue apartments will look like upon completion.

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Construction set to begin on Poulsbo’s 4th Avenue apartments

Construction is set to begin on the 4th Avenue apartments project in Poulsbo, the city announced in a…

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U.S. Rep. Emily Randall of the 6th Congressional District in her Washington, D.C. office.

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A look into how U.S. Rep. Randall is settling into her new role

Kitsap News Group freelance reporter Mike De Felice was recently in Washington, D.C. to spend a week with…

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King wears a crown on her last day of treatment.

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Organization helps ease burden of travel costs for cancer patients

2020 was a difficult year for the whole world. For Lori Durham of Silverdale, it was even more…

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The POP Kids Club is comprised of children ages 3-12.

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POP Kids Club expands reach at Port Orchard Farmers Market

On the second Saturday of each month, the Port Orchard Farmers Market transforms into a hands-on classroom where…

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An invasive European green crab caught by WDFW in Races Cove near Hansville May 20.

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DFW captures invasive European green crab at 2 Hood Canal locations

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife recently captured invasive European green crabs at two new North Kitsap…

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Informant helps Bremerton police catch major drug dealer

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliot Bay.

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WSF meetings provide updates on electrification, fares, shipbuilding

Washington State Ferries kicked off the first of two community outreach meetings May 21-22, which provided updates on…

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Members of the Suquamish Warriors speak at the 20th anniversary of the Veterans Monument May 23.

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53 new names added to Suquamish Veterans Monument

The Suquamish Tribe commemorated the 20th anniversary of its Veterans Monument May 23 by unveiling the addition of…

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The annual event honors fallen service members with a color guard presentation, rifle salute, and wreath laying.

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Community honors fallen at USS Turner Joy Memorial Day ceremony

Dozens gathered May 26 on the fantail of the historic destroyer USS Turner Joy in downtown Bremerton to…

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Bill Biltoft accepts the American flag from South Kitsap ROTC sea cadets.

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Local groups honor fallen at Port Orchard Memorial Day ceremony

VFW Post 2669, its auxiliary, the American Legion, South Kitsap NJROTC and sea cadets from South Kitsap ROTC…

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The car show was held in South Kitsap High School’s north parking lot May 17.

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South Kitsap High School car show puts student skills on display

Despite rainy weather, the South Kitsap High School automotive car show rolled into the school’s north parking lot…

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SKSD reports improvements in attendance, academics, belonging

South Kitsap School District officials shared encouraging updates on district goals related to student attendance, academic performance and…

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Craig Brewster is the new principal of Kingston High School, effective July 1.

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Kingston High School hires new principal

Previous principal resigned and is now running for school board

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WSDOT seeking feedback on Kitsap fish passage projects

The state Department of Transportation is seeking feedback on several fish barrier removal projects in Kitsap County during…

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Members of ‘Read, Roam, Rules’ walked for two to three miles through a variety of affordable housing projects in South Kitsap.

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Port Orchard community walk brings housing issues into focus

Kitsap County planners took their message to the streets of Port Orchard during a recent “Read, Roam, Rules”…

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Ongoing renovations at the Polaris Theater.

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Polaris Theater receives more grant funding to continue renovations

The historic Polaris Theater in downtown Port Orchard has received a $377,000 grant through the state capital budget,…

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Man says he took gun only to teach a lesson

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Housing Kitsap acquires Kingston apartments for low-income seniors

Housing Kitsap recently the acquisition of the Time Square Apartments in Kingston in efforts to ensure the property’s…