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Sinclair Inlet clean-up part of community Earth Day effort

Volunteers from Bremerton and Port Orchard gathered April 26 for the 36th annual Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up, an event…

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Bremerton’s new poet laureate, Sarah Steinke.

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Bremerton’s new Poet Laureate focusing on healing, connection

The city of Bremerton has appointed Sarah Steinke as its new Poet Laureate.

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Miller Talley pictured with deputy Amy LaFontaine.

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Kitsap 11-year-old named Sheriff for a Day

Miller Talley from Central Kitsap has been selected as “Sheriff For a Day” by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s…

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A roundabout is planned at High School Road and Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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Hwy 305, High School Road roundabout proceeding as scheduled

Pre-design process begins this summer

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Some Kitsap incumbents don’t file for re-election

Filing week has officially come and gone, and many Kitsap candidates submitted their names for the numerous local…

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A rendering of the new facility, once completed.

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West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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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…