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An aerial view of Harper Estuary in South Kitsap.

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Bridge replacement work at SK’s Harper Estuary set for June

Kitsap County has awarded the construction contract for the $9.296 million bridge replacement project at South Kitsap’s Harper…

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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants

The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…

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A man suffered a medical emergency while driving on Christmas Eve and crashed into a coffee shop in Gorst, injuring all four occupants in the vehicle.

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Driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into coffee shop in Gorst

4 people were injured and taken to the hospital

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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…

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Fred Chang

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Chang honored at last PO Council meeting after 20 years of service

The Port Orchard City Council recognized Councilmember Fred Chang at its Dec. 16 meeting for his 20 years…

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Community service organizations remain the heart of NK

As the 2025 holiday season comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on…

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BI man arrested for attempted sexual encounter with ‘decoy’ child

On Dec. 17, the Bremerton Police General Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the…

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Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson is presented with a key to the city at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting.

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Erickson bids farewell as Poulsbo’s longest-serving mayor

Longtime Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson bid farewell at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting following 16 years of…

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Poulsbo approves fireworks ban; goes into effect in a year

The Poulsbo City Council passed an ordinance at its Dec. 17 meeting to ban the sale, possession and…

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Huckabee said the fire started after a loud bang was heard from the front of the building on Kitsap Way.

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American Legion Post 149 hopes to reopen soon after fire

American Legion Post 149 in Bremerton will remain closed for an estimated six to eight weeks following what…

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988 services still in high demand despite cuts to LGBTQIA+ services

In June, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration announced the discontinuation of press 3 option, which provided…

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Nearly $7K donated to the Bellringer Fund so far

We often say “Have a great day” when greeting friends and family. But during this season of giving,…

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Flooding occurred at Point No Point in Hansville in 2022.

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Kitsap launches Point No Point study on stormwater, flooding concerns

Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division has launched a yearlong study to better understand stormwater and flooding concerns…

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Trojan Christopher Kylven took first-place in the 200-yard freestyle race, contributing to a 92-68 Olympic win over the Kingston Buccaneers Dec. 10 at the North Kitsap Community Pool in Poulsbo.

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Trojans edge Buccaneers in boys swimming

The Olympic Trojans beat the Kingston Buccaneers 92-68 in boys swimming Dec. 10 at the North Kitsap Community…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower.

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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center

St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…

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Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard.

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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…

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Knight Aaron Matthews keeps the ball away from Buccaneer Vaka Tameilau in a 94-50 Bremerton road win over Kingston Dec. 9.

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Bremerton cruises to another easy victory against Kingston

Jalen Davis is now the Knights’ all-time leading scorer

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Kitsap Transit to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners approved a contract to purchase up to 19 new ACCESS buses as…

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New grant funding for KPHD’s Nurse-Family Partnership program

Interim Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Herbie Duber and health administrator Yolanda Fong reported new funding…

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The new hybrid emergency department and urgent care clinic in Port Orchard is located at 450 South Kitsap Blvd.

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New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has expanded its presence in Kitsap County with the opening of a new hybrid…