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POPD outlines goals in newly released strategic plan

The Port Orchard Police Department has released its 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining five years of goals focused on…

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In 2022, the Bremerton Salvation Army bought Monica’s Social Club, an adjacent property, to extend services to the community in the future.

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Salvation Army’s Hope Market plans to break ground early next year

The Salvation Army Bremerton is moving forward with a $2.2 million effort to build Hope Market, a dignity-based…

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Canned and dry goods were given out at the community-led Thanksgiving festival Nov. 22 at Port Orchard’s RoqN Pilates Studio.

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Over 100 turkeys given out at community-led Thanksgiving festival

Operation Kitsap Cares, a community-led Thanksgiving festival created in response to the recent federal government shutdown, drew a…

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Robert Davy will begin a four-year term as Poulsbo Municipal Court judge starting Jan. 1, 2026.

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Poulsbo appoints new Municipal Court judge to 4-year term

The Poulsbo City Council approved the appointment of Robert Davy to be the city’s new Municipal Court judge,…

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ShareNet continues to meet rising demands this holiday season

The greatest gift in Kingston this holiday season isn’t wrapped in paper or tied with ribbons—it’s ShareNet Food…

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Josue May (left), Emilie May (center) and Lisa Johnson (right) pose outside of North Kitsap High School with their donations for the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

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Suquamish, PGST step up to help with government shutdown effects

When the federal government ground to a halt in early October, the livelihoods of federal workers and status…

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Bremerton School District placing EP&O renewal levy on Feb. ballot

The Bremerton School District Board of Directors voted at its Nov. 13 meeting to place a four-year replacement…

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KCD’s new AgWeather System tower tracks real-time conditions

While rural areas around the nation reckon with federal cuts to weather information systems, Kitsap residents will see…

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Kitsap Transit approves 2026 operating budget

The Kitsap Transit board of commissioners approved the 2026 operating budget as part of its Nov. 4 meeting,…

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Birkenfeld trust making impact on Kitsap organizations years later

He passed away 20 years ago, but his impact on Kitsap County continues to be felt today.

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Washington State Department of Ecology placed absorbent water booms near the Port of Bremerton boat launch to capture and absorb any fuel material reaching the inlet.

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Port Orchard fuel sheen incident traced to private property

The city of Port Orchard says it has responded to a fuel sheen discovered Nov. 14 in the…

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The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays, which brings five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square every Friday.

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Quincy Square launches Food Truck Fridays, prepares for World Cup

The Downtown Bremerton Association launched Food Truck Fridays in October, bringing five rotating food trucks to Quincy Square…

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Legacy of giving: Bellringer fund rallies to feed community

As holiday lights begin to twinkle across North Kitsap, one tradition shines brighter than ever—the Bellringer Fund. Born…

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Suquamish Tribe acquiring Kitsap OBGYN

The Suquamish Tribe is set to acquire Kitsap OBGYN at the start of the new year in efforts…

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This overwater structure, set to be demolished, is located at 1883 Bay Street, across from the Creative Kids Learning Center.

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Demolition underway on Port Orchard’s overwater structures

Work is part of developing Pedestrian Pathway

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NKSD to put renewal EP&O levy on February ballot

Capital levy may also be on ballot if approved by school board

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The Veterans Day Resource Fair and Ceremony Nov. 11 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds featured many speakers and performances.

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Fairgrounds’ ceremony honors veterans for their service and sacrifice

The sound of bagpipes filled the air as veterans, families and community members gathered for the annual Veterans…

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KPHD approves new environmental health fees

The Kitsap Public Health District Board approved 2026 environmental health division service fees, which will go into effect…

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How Kitsap is holding up now that government shutdown has ended

Financial insecurity brought on by dysfunction at the national level has hit Kitsap County, but the community is…

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SK School Board, Student Circle of Champions discuss priorities

The South Kitsap School Board held its study session at South Kitsap High School, where board members met…