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Bird flu confirmed in South Kitsap flock

A backyard poultry flock in South Kitsap tested positive for the bird flu after the owner reported sick…

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Keyport played host to a unique visitor Oct. 17 when an Elephant Seal appeared just offshore at low tide. Keyport biologists Asila Bergman and Dawn Grebner notified the state Department of Fish & Wildlife while monitoring the seal’s condition. The seal ended up moving on to deeper waters and departed the area without any human intervention. It almost looks like it’s waving goodbye.

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Elephant Seal visits Keyport

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Tyler Shuey and Steve Powell pick up the awards won by Bainbridge Island Review staff.

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After 100 years, BI Review still No. 1

The Bainbridge Island Review continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary year—and its victory in the General Excellence category…

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Olalla Elementary School students celebrate attendance success with a bubble party.

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Olalla hopes other schools will use rewards for attendance

Olalla Elementary School has reached a major milestone, earning its first school-wide reward for 95% or better attendance.

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Totem poles and flags are displayed near the Suquamish waterfront.

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‘Balance’ sought in Suquamish component of Comp Plan

Kitsap County is in the final stages of updating the 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which includes the Suquamish Subarea…

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Kitsap parks director Alex Wisniewski speaks to the county commissioners about the land acquisition Oct. 14.

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Kitsap parks acquires 705-acre Eglon Forest through DNR transfer

705 acres of undeveloped forest in North Kitsap known as Eglon Forest will be transferred from the Department…

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Roundabout design for Highway 305 and NE Port Madison Road and NE Seabold Road. One is not available yet for the one at High School Road and Highway 305.

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Roundabout coming to High School Road at 305

If you thought the Madison Avenue construction was bad, just wait until 2027. High School Road is getting…

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Bremerton man charged with hate crime

Kitsap County Superior Court cases

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Drew MacEwen

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MacEwen, Randall go after Kilmer’s old spot

With Derek Kilmer stepping down, voters in District 6 will have a new U.S. representative after the Nov.…

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Michelle Caldier

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Caldier, Mitchell address key issues in District 26 race

The state District 26 House of Representatives race addresses issues not only relatable to Kitsap County but to…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Poulsbo mayor to become part-time position in 2026

City is looking to hire full-time city administrator

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Oran Root

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GOP county commission hopefuls the same, but different

Either way the vote goes, Kitsap County is getting a longtime Republican resident with military roots on its…

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Suspect in 100 mph chase on BI caught despite shaving

Bainbridge Island police arrested a 34-year-old Silverdale man who shaved to try to avoid detection after eluding police…

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Students engage in forum to make impact on policy-making decisions.

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Youth homelessness key issue at forum with leaders

At the 2024 Kitsap Youth Forum Oct. 15, students from across the county expressed their concerns and ideas…

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Auditor: Get your ballots in as soon as possible

General Election ballots were scheduled to be mailed to all Kitsap County registered voters Oct. 15.

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Kurt Robertson

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Simmons, Robertson have stark differences

Perhaps one of the more hotly contested races in the Nov. 5 General Election, the state House race…

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A South Kitsap school bus was damaged after a driver ran a red light, colliding with a turning vehicle and the bus on Jackson Avenue SE.

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School bus involved in crash in Port Orchard

A South Kitsap School District bus was hit in a multi-vehicle accident Oct. 15 at Jackson Avenue SE…

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New phone line in Kitsap helps new parents with issues

Undergoing a pregnancy and welcoming a newborn can raise challenges for new parents – from accessing medical insurance…

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A conceptual drawing of the new fire station on Viking Avenue.

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New Poulsbo fire station coming to Viking Ave.

A new station for the Poulsbo Fire Department is going to be built on Viking Avenue, which will…