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WSP: pedestrian killed by vehicle that was merging onto Hwy 3

A pedestrian was killed July 9 after being hit by a vehicle that was merging onto Highway 3…

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Councilmember, nonprofit leader challenge Wheeler for mayor

Voters in Bremerton will narrow the field for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary election, choosing between incumbent…

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Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton.

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3 newcomers make their case for Bremerton City Council seat

Voters in Bremerton will choose between three first-time candidates for the District 3 City Council seat in the…

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Fire marshal implements phase 1 burn ban for Kitsap

The Kitsap County Fire Marshal, in conjunction with the Kitsap County Fire Chiefs’ Association, announced that a phase…

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Kitsap County Superior Court cases

Man charged for drive-by shootings

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KPHD board learns about uncertainty of statewide funding

The Kitsap Public Health District board learned about uncertainty of statewide funding as part of its July 1…

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Kitsap Transit buses at the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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KT board postpones vote on ‘25-‘30 develompent plan

The Kitsap Transit board of directors met July 1 and received a presentation on the 2025-2030 development plan.

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SNAP benefits are accepted at the Bainbridge Island Safeway.

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SNAP benefits to be reduced following Trump’s passage of bill

Following the passage of the Republican One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed into law July 4 by President…

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CK playground temporarily closes due to tennis court construction

Kitsap Kids Playground at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds closed temporarily June 30, due to ongoing construction on adjacent…

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New owners Theresa and Sean Ross.

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Port Orchard candy shop enters new era with familiar faces

For more than two decades, Theresa and Sean Ross were loyal customers at The Candy Shoppe Gifts and…

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In May, contractor crews completed the new bridge over Sam Snyder Creek on Highway 305 between Suquamish and Poulsbo.

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Fish restoration project on Hwy 305 now complete

Orange road work signs are coming down as a project to restore access to fish habitat beneath Highway…

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Hood Canal Bridge work slated for July 15, expect delays

Hood Canal Bridge commuters should prepare for longer delays July 15 as the bridge will be reduced to…

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Fathoms O’ Fun Fireworks over Sinclair Inlet took place July 5.

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Fireworks light up Sinclair Inlet to celebrate Independence Day

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The annual 4th of July parade in downtown Kingston saw big crowds on both sides of Highway 104.

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Sights from Kingston’s annual 4th of July parade

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A 9-year-old girl and her 40-year-old father died following a house fire in South Kitsap July 5. An investigation is underway.

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Child, father die following SK house fire, investigation underway

An investigation is underway following the deaths of a child and her father in a house fire July…

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Construction on the Nordic Cottage housing project is slated to finish in September.

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Waiting list for Nordic Cottages expected to open this month

Tenants slated to move in around September

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Impact fee calculation revised to meet legislative requirements

If you’re applying for a permit in Kitsap County on or after July 1, you’ll notice a change…

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Florida-based group to build 3 hybrid-electric ferries for WSF

Gov. Bob Ferguson awarded a contract to Florida-based Eastern Shipbuilding Group July 1 to build three new 160-vehicle…

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Huge crowds typically gather on both sides of Highway 104 for the Kingston 4th of July parade.

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Celebrate 4th of July in Kingston from dusk ‘til dawn

The Fourth of July in Kingston is one of North Kitsap’s longest-running traditions, and 2025 is no different,…

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Suquamish generates $250 million a year for Kitsap economy, per study

A new economic impact study detailing the scope of the Suquamish Tribe’s contributions across Kitsap County and the…