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Commissioners concerned about potential overtime needed for World Cup

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners received an update about the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office 2026 overtime estimates…

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3 injured following two-vehicle collision on Highway 3

WSP: drugs/alcohol a factor in the crash

U.S. Navy courtesy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Peter McHaddad Sailors man the rails on the flight deck of the USS Nimitz (CVN 68) during the ship’s final departure from Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton March 7.

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USS Nimitz departs Bremerton for last time, heads for decommissioning

The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departed Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton for the last time…

KCSO courtesy photo The Washington State Patrol’s bomb squad responded to Mullenix Market in Port Orchard March 5 after an explosive device was discovered in the car of a suspect.

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KCSO: explosive device found in man’s car at Port Orchard market

The Washington State Patrol’s bomb squad was dispatched to Mullenix Market in Port Orchard March 5 after Kitsap…

File photo Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 working to fill dispatcher vacancies

Kitsap 911, the agency that handles 911 services in Kitsap County, is working to fill six dispatcher positions.

DNR courtesy photo The headwaters of the Stavis Natural Resources Conservation Area, looking west to Hood Canal.

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Transfer approved to expand Stavis Natural Resource Conservation Area

The State Board of Natural Resources approved a Trust Land Transfer March 3 to expand the Stavis Natural…

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17-year-old Poulsbo girl killed in vehicle collision near Port Ludlow

A 17-year-old girl from Poulsbo was killed following a three-vehicle collision that involved a transit bus on Highway…

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New AI tool to streamline residential building permits in PO

The Port Orchard City Council unanimously approved a resolution creating an artificial intelligence pilot program to help expedite…

File photo Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton.

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Bremerton Council approves $450,000 in lodging tax funding

The Bremerton Lodging Tax Advisory Committee received 20 requests for funding totaling nearly $1.364 million for 2026. At…

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Olympic College narrows president search to four finalists

Olympic College announced March 3 that it has narrowed its search down to four finalists for consideration as…

Luke Caputo/Kitsap News Group Former North Kitsap High School football coach Larry Parrish is shown on a slideshow at a celebration of life ceremony for him Feb. 28 in Poulsbo.

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Late NK football coach Parrish honored at celebration of life

North Kitsap High School hosted a celebration of life ceremony Feb. 28 to remember and honor former Viking…

Katherine Bouma/Kitsap News Group Kitsap County Parks hosted a public meeting in South Kitsap Feb. 25.

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Kitsap provides updates on SK parks at community meeting

Kitsap County Parks held a community meeting in South Kitsap Feb. 25 to provide an update on ongoing…

Joshua Kornfeld/Kitsap News Group A bus shelter on Madison Avenue on Bainbridge Island.

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KT continues work to improve bus stop accessibility

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received a presentation about future bus stop accessibility work as part of…

Mike De Felice/Kitsap News Group photos Bremerton Police Department traffic officer Jacynda Espinosa works a mock car accident scene that utilizes a dummy as the struck pedestrian.

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How Kitsap’s special crash investigation team responds to incidents

A car accident in Kitsap County involving a death or serious injury triggers a response by the Kitsap…

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Newly established opioid hotline now available in Kitsap

Individuals experiencing opioid withdrawal symptoms can now call a newly established hotline in Kitsap County and receive medication…

NBK courtesy photo Capt. John Hale (left), Rear Adm. Jonathan Townsend (center), and Capt. Alexander Baerg (right) at the command ceremony Feb. 20.

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New commanding officer takes over at Naval Base Kitsap

Naval Base Kitsap honored the service of Capt. John Hale at a ceremony Feb. 20, as the reins…

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Holly Ridge Center given contract to manage parent support programs

Holly Ridge Center in Bremerton has been awarded a new contract by Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities to oversee…

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PO self-help housing in planning, permit stage

On Feb. 12, there was a public hearing held by Kitsap County for the Ives Mills 49-unit affordable…

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Luke Caputo/Kitsap News Group photos Viking Carly Anderson holds her championship medal at the state wrestling Mat Classic Feb. 21 at the Tacoma Dome.

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2 North Kitsap wrestlers win state titles

Other Kitsap wrestlers earn high finishes