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Melissa Super-Greene has been selected as the new South Kitsap High School principal effective July 1.

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South Kitsap High School names new principal

Melissa Super-Greene has been selected as the next principal of South Kitsap High School, the district announced May.2.

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Students were shown a hands-on demo by the Bremerton Fire Department at the healthcare camp.

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Healthcare camp gives Kitsap students a glimpse at medical careers

On a sunny spring morning, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center buzzed with activity as more than 250 Kitsap-area…

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Soundgarden, iconic Seattle grunge band, inducted into HOF

Bassist Ben Shepherd has Kitsap roots

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Approximate location of the sewage spill.

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15,000-gallon sewage spill in Liberty Bay, Keyport

No-contact advisory through May 7

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A diagram showing the planned layout of the primary care clinic slated to open on Bainbridge Island early next year.

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PCHS secures state funding to move forward with BI primary clinic

Expected to open early next year

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Kitsap County Superior Court cases

Naked photos of wife on internet

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The Carlisle II traverses Sinclair Inlet.

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KT looking into ferry routes between Kitsap communities

The Kitsap Transit board approved an intra-county ferry feasibility study at its April 15 meeting, which would look…

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MMR vaccine vial.

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KPHD hoping to secure funding for more vaccine clinics

The Kitsap Public Health District was notified March 27 of the termination of a grant for immunization efforts…

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Expanded pediatric care coming to Kitsap through new partnership

Families in Kitsap County will soon have expanded access to pediatric and mother-baby care due to a new…

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After stopping the fire’s progress within twenty minutes of arrival, firefighters spent another three hours digging through materials to find and extinguish remaining embers. Here, NKF&R firefighter Tucker Burns applies water to a hot spot in the home’s bathroom.

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Apparent chimney fire destroys NK rental home, displaces tenant

Firefighters successfully prevented a house fire from spreading to adjacent structures after a heavy fuel load, ventilation and…

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SK High principal retiring, board OKs $2 million budget extension

South Kitsap School District superintendent Tim White announced at the April 24 school board meeting the upcoming retirement…

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Citizens share downtown parking, safety concerns to PO council

The Port Orchard City Council heard from concerned residents about ongoing downtown parking issues and safety along the…

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Kathleen Smith tackled drug addiction and turned her life around after a stint in county homeless shelters. Today, she holds down two jobs and recently got her own place to live in Port Orchard.

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Homeless shelters help ex-drug addict turn her life around

Meth played a significant role in Kathleen Smith’s life. But, spending a year in county homeless shelters -…

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Participants walked through a mock teenage girl’s bedroom and were asked to identify over 70 items that could be indicators of risky behaviors or problems.

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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ shows parents how to spot risky teen behaviors

A messy teen bedroom filled with school supplies, snacks and everyday clutter might not raise any red flags…

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Port of Bremerton approves event parking rate for PO Marina

Weekend visitors to downtown Port Orchard’s waterfront will soon pay a premium to park in spaces near the…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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James Sellers will begin his new role as North Kitsap High School principal July 1.

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North Kitsap High School names new principal

Dr. James “Jimmy” Sellers has been named as the next principal of North Kitsap High School, beginning July…

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Graduates from Bainbridge are most likely to attend four-year colleges.

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What do you plan to do after graduation?

High school seniors around Kitsap County will soon be tossing graduation caps in the air, marking the end…

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PO Lodging Tax committee recommends funding for World Cup initiatives

The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met April 18 and recommended a $10,000 funding request tied to the 2026…

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99-year-old Ardis Morrow, front, and artist Jeff Oens stand next to the statue of Eli Creekmore at Rotary Morrow Community Park in Poulsbo April 19.

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New Poulsbo park honors local domestic violence advocate

Rotary Morrow Community Park, located off Noll Road in Poulsbo, held its grand opening April 19, offering a…