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Dr. Chantae Recasner has been named as the new president of Olympic College.

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Olympic College names new president, will begin role May 18

The Olympic College Board of Trustees announced March 30 that Dr. Chantae Recasner has formally accepted the offer…

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Law enforcement investigates the scene of the crash in the 900 block of NE McWilliams Road in East Bremerton.

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17-year-old killed, others injured following Bremerton car crash

KCSO: alcohol, drug use suspected as factors

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SKF&R: adult killed during Port Orchard house fire

One adult was killed during a house fire in Port Orchard March 29, per South Kitsap Fire &…

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Rendering of the new Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton.

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Construction continues at Armin Jahr Elementary after permit delays

The construction of the new 60,000 square-foot, two-story Armin Jahr Elementary School in Bremerton, which has been delayed,…

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Inmate found dead at Kitsap County Jail, investigation underway

An independent investigation is underway following the death of an individual incarcerated at the Kitsap County Jail, the…

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One of the derelict boat’s that was removed from Phinney Bay March 26.

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Four derelict vessels removed from Phinney Bay

Members of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Marine Unit partnered with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to…

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A screenshot of the body cam footage moments before 41-year-old Justin Moegling was shot and killed by law enforcement officers on Viking Way in Poulsbo May 7, 2025.

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Officers won’t be charged in fatal Viking Way shooting in 2025

Following reviews by the Washington State Office of Independent Investigations and Kitsap County Prosecutor Chad Enright, the law…

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Wet weather has briefly delayed planned paving work on Eagle Harbor Drive.

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Wet weather briefly delays Head of the Bay work

Due to wet weather, the City of Bainbridge Island had to temporarily delay planned Eagle Harbor Drive paving…

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A horse loosens up in an arena.

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Kitsap nixes plan to update equestrian facility zoning

Kitsap County leadership decided not to proceed with a suite of controversial updates to the zoning code for…

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Viking Sebastian Moran fights for the ball with Buccaneer Evan Warr in a 2-0 NK road win over Kingston March 24.

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Vikings still looking for improvement, despite 2-0 win over Kingston

The North Kitsap Vikings (4-0-1, 4-0 in Olympic League) are still looking to improve after beating the Kingston…

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Dr. Herbie Duber, Kitsap Public Health District’s new health officer.

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Kitsap’s new health officer discusses ins and outs of his role

When not treating patients in Harborview Medical Center’s emergency room in Seattle, Dr. Herbie Duber serves as the…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT board reviews intra-county passenger-only ferry study

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners reviewed results of an intra-county passenger-only ferry study at its March 17…

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Gov. Bob Ferguson signs a bill into law March 24 that bans the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide. Standing alongside him were members of the Suquamish Tribe who were instrumental in the bill’s success.

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Suquamish instrumental in statewide law banning sale of nitrous oxide

Gov. Bob Ferguson signed into law March 24 a ban on the unauthorized sale of nitrous oxide. Standing…

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Poulsbo man faces murder charge after allegedly killing his brother

A 34-year-old man was arrested after he called 911 to report he had shot and killed his 30-year-old…

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Free music education program for youth seeks new home in NK

Kids in Concert, the only free youth music education program in Kitsap County, must find a new home…

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Viking Noelle Oberholtzer hits a serve in a home match against Klahowya March 18.

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NK girls’ tennis off to good start this season, beats Klahowya 5-2

The North Kitsap Vikings boast some newcomers on their girls’ tennis team and are off to a 2-0…

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Aerial view of Newberry Woods Community Forest.

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GPC plants over 16,000 native trees across five nature preserves

Great Peninsula Conservancy has completed its most ambitious planting season yet, with staff, volunteers, and partners planting 16,465…

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Over 20 dogs were taken to Kitsap Humane Society from the home.

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Over 50 animals seized at home near Poulsbo, KHS reopens

On March 17, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office and Kitsap Humane Society’s Animal Control Officers seized over 50…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael changing SANE program, closing pediatric clinic

Changes are coming to St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, including the alteration of a program and the…

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The current Southworth ferry terminal.

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WSF seeking feedback on Southworth terminal replacement

Washington State Ferries is planning to replace its Southworth terminal and is seeking public feedback for four alternatives…