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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…

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Northern giant ‘murder’ hornet possibly found in Kitsap

A suspected giant northern hornet carcass was found in South Kitsap and reported to the state Department of…

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A dog was rescued and avoided serious injury after falling into a deep well in Suquamish Oct. 14.

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Dog escapes injury after falling down well in Suquamish

A large, mixed-breed dog escaped serious injury and was rescued after falling into a deep decommissioned well near…

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Laurynn Evans

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Records show former NK superintendent received over $303,000 in settlement

Records received from a Public Records Request show former North Kitsap School District superintendent Laurynn Evans has received…

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One of the cars involved in the head-on crash.

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KCSO: BI man shot by estranged husband of girlfriend

A 21-year-old Bainbridge Island man is hospitalized after his girlfriend’s estranged husband shot him following a high-speed chase…

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Kaiser Permanente medical office building and urgent care facility in Silverdale.

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Kaiser urgent care reduces hours in Silverdale

Broken arm? Buckle up.

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Halloween events taking place across Kitsap County

As Halloween approaches, there are many events taking place across Kitsap County where kids in costumes can get…