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State Rep. Greg Nance of the 23rd Legislative District speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new health programs coming to Olympic College’s Poulsbo campus.

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OC breaks ground on new health programs at Poulsbo campus

With the ceremonial first swing of commemorative sledgehammers, Olympic College leaders, project partners, and elected officials celebrated the…

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After turning 100, Jean Hoffman of Bainbridge Island had to have a leg amputated after developing a blood clot.

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BI woman turns 100, then loses leg

A Bainbridge Island woman who just turned 100 is seeking help from the community after having a leg…

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Girls run off at 3 a.m. due to belt spanking

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South Kitsap schools levy passing at 55% after latest count

The South Kitsap School District’s proposal to renew its educational programs and operations levy is currently passing after…

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Federal funds, SIDS concerns for KPHD

Potential cuts in federal funding and safety precautions for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome highlighted discussions at the Kitsap…

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The free Kitsap County composting kit includes these items.

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Kitsap: Throw food in yard waste bins

Kitsap County is giving away compost toolkits to encourage residents to “Include the Food” in their yard waste…

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The Fairview Middle School Jazz Birds were the top band at that level.

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After 50 years, event returns as Quincy Square Jazz Festival

Sparked by a desire to fill a void in the local arts scene, Bremerton was alive with the…

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Aqua Terra Cultural Resource Consultants partnered with the Canine Forensic Foundation to identify multiple unmarked burial locations that have had their headstones previously removed.

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Burley improvements support safety, history, community

The Burley Hall Association is preparing for a busy 2025 with several community-focused projects aimed at improving local…

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‘It’s starting to look like a real park’

The Port Orchard City Council Jan. 28 heard about a “digger toy” and other improvements at Paul Powers…

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Cots are made up for those in need at the severe weather shelter in Port Orchard.

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Weather shelters open more often than usual

Freezing temperatures and recent snowfall in Kitsap County triggered the opening of severe weather shelters to provide safe…

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Dan Schoonmaker has been hired as the emergency management coordinator for the city of Poulsbo.

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Ex-police chief hired as Poulsbo’s emergency management coordinator

Former Poulsbo police chief Dan Schoonmaker was recently hired as the city’s Emergency Management coordinator and was introduced…

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KCSO: Man struck and killed by vehicles in Indianola

A man crossing a dark roadway in Indianola was killed Feb. 8 when he was struck by two…

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The new Peace Pole on Bainbridge Island drew a crowd of residents, community leaders and local officials.

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Kitsap’s 1st international Peace Pole planted on BI

One of Bainbridge Island’s busiest intersections will have a new message for travelers: “May Peace Prevail on Earth.”

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Bail $1 million for man charged in drive-by shooting

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KCSO: dead body found in former quarry off Highway 3 near Bremerton

Detectives are investigating the discovery of a dead body that was found near a former quarry off Highway…

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The roof and second story of the home were destroyed in the Silverdale fire Feb. 7.

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Family, pets displaced following house fire in Silverdale

A family and their pets were displaced following a house fire in the 900 block of NW Calypso…

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Kitsap Humane Society offered treats, food and immunizations for pets at the Point in Time events.

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Point-In-Time Count offers snapshot of homelessness, community support

For someone who is homeless, something as simple as a haircut can mean a lot.

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Permit to purchase firearms proposed in legislation

A proposal to require a permit to purchase any firearm is the latest gun legislation to be introduced…

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An accessory dwelling unit above a garage in Suquamish was destroyed in a fire Feb. 5.

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Suquamish apartment destroyed in fire

A man’s apartment and his belongings were destroyed in a fire in Suquamish Feb. 4.

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Port Orchard updates Critical Areas Code

Port Orchard is in the process of updating its Critical Areas Ordinance as part of the ongoing 2024…