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Shellfish harvesting is closed from Foulweather Bluff to Point Jefferson in North Kitsap due to high levels of marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison in the water.

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Shellfish harvesting closed in parts of North Kitsap

Shellfish harvesting is closed from Foulweather Bluff to Point Jefferson in North Kitsap due to high levels of…

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Teen arrested for rape of a 12-year-old girl

An 18-year-old man was in Kitsap County Superior Court Aug. 5 charged with second-degree rape of a child.

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Kitsap election results slower than usual due to new state law

Numbers updated as of 5 p.m. Aug. 9

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Interns Lena Yates, left, and Emma Anderson with the Waste Management Recycle Corps.

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Former Bremerton resident doing her part in recycling outreach

Emma Anderson’s journey to sustainability began with walks alongside her mother, the two of them working together even…

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Originally part of the C.A. Thayer, a Pacific Coast Codfish Co. vessel, Dory 15 was recently moved from Poulsbo City Hall to the Maritime Museum.

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Poulsbo’s Maritime Museum displays city’s rich boating history

17-foot cod fishing dory was recently moved to museum

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Lorene Klamke of Poulsbo, left, will celebrate her 100th birthday Aug. 27.

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1 day at a time for 100-year-old Poulsbo woman

The TV situational comedy “One Day at a Time,” which was popular in the 1970s and again from…

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Bainbridge pool losing; other Kitsap money matters winning; few candidate surprises

All of the money measures except for the Bainbridge Island pool were passing, and there were few surprises…

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Ascension Craft Cannabis is one of only a handful of growing operations owned by a tribal entity in Washington state.

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S’Klallam Tribe’s cannabis as close to ‘organic’ as possible

To be sold at various Kitsap weed shops

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Man shot in Bremerton during home invasion, in critical condition

Suspects being sought by law enforcement

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Rows and rows of Mustangs filed into Port Orchard for the annual Mustangs on the Waterfront show.

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Mustang enthusiasts celebrate 60 years of iconic car series

Only a few car models have withstood the test of time quite like the Ford Mustang; its design…

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Robert Roblee, left, stands beside SKF&R fire chief Jeff Faucett in front of the donated ambulance honoring himself and his late life partner Ron Johnson.

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Benefactor’s legacy lives on in newly acquired SK ambulance

A late South Kitsap resident’s wish to aid those who once cared for him was fulfilled in grand…

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SKSD close to finalizing 2024-25 budget

The South Kitsap School District is scheduled to hold a public hearing Aug. 7 on an in-the-works 2024-25…

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Kitsap cities relatively unscathed after historic global outage

Cities across Kitsap County in the days following a global tech outage caused by an errant software update…

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Bainbridge Island briefs

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Authorities shared this photo of the suspect in the early stages of KCSO’s investigation.

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Silverdale robbery suspect booked in Kitsap jail

Faces first-degree robbery charge

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Eyewitnesses catch an image of the Admiral Pete still smoking as it arrives at the Annapolis ferry dock.

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Foot ferry catches fire during Bremerton and Annapolis route

Vessel will be taken out of service until further notice

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It’s unclear whether someone is sleeping inside a sleeping bag amongst a cartload of clutter on the sidewalk of 6th Street in Bremerton.

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SCOTUS decision ignites calls for change in Bremerton camping ban

City Council could vote on amendment as soon as Aug. 7

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Port Orchard police chief Matt Brown

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Port Orchard council approves new contract for police chief

Matt Brown’s service to Port Orchard as chief of police is set to continue into at least 2027.

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Protective gear is a big component of sword-fighting.

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Sword classes taking off in the Viking City

While Poulsbo Parks and Recreation is busy this summer with various events and programs, its swordsmanship classes are…

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The M/V Finest fast ferry will continue operating the Kingston-Seattle route but with no backup vessel.

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No backup vessels for Kingston, Southworth fast ferry routes

Repairs needed on other boats, sailing cancellations possible