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SKSD considering smaller funding requests of voters

The South Kitsap School District attempted a one-stop solution for districtwide school replacements and improvements in 2023 when…

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2023 Fathoms Queen Veronica Mihai, left, celebrates with Nic Clay after she was just named queen of the 2024 Royalty Court.

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Fathoms crowns Clay as queen of Royalty Court

South Kitsap High School student Nic Clay has secured a crowning achievement in local pageantry, earning the title…

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Davenport appointed NK interim superintendent

Effective through June of 2025

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Oily wastewater cleanup continues in Hood Canal

Cleanup is continuing on Hood Canal after almost 12,000 gallons of oily wastewater leaked from a pipe at…

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The first-place winning animation at the regional competition.

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SK boasts possible state, career animators

A few tech-savvy students at South Kitsap High School are taking their skills to the state level.

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Substance not hazardous, county building reopens

Kitsap County will resume normal operations at the County Administration Building in Port Orchard March 20.

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Nude suspect in assault, taking of child shot by neighbor

A 28-year-old man is set to be booked into the Kitsap County jail on multiple charges after a…

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Demonstrators carry signs calling for passage of a parental notification initiative during a protest in Olympia. The initiative was approved by the legislature.

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Parental school authority initiative OK’d, concerns linger

The “Parent’s right to know,” a citizen-led initiative regarding parental authority over kids in public schools, will become…

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Cody Clark is the new chamber executive director in South Kitsap.

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Clark selected as new SK chamber director

A former local nonprofit leader is now the South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce’s new executive director.

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Judge Kevin Hull provides instructions to the jury for scheduling on the week. The jury is expected to be back in court for formal instructions on or after March 21.

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Cases wrapped, closing arguments expected next week in Careaga trial

Closing arguments and jury deliberations are right around the corner, the former set to begin as soon as…

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Student Grady Smallbeck takes a pizza out of the oven at The Odin Inn.

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NK High’s student-run Odin Inn reopens

North Kitsap High School’s student-run restaurant, The Odin Inn, recently reopened for the first time since the COVID…

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The new Suquamish Tribal Councilmembers, (left to right): Luther “Jay” Mills Jr., Azure Boure, Vice Chair Josh Bagley, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Secretary Irene Carper, Lorilee Morsette and Treasurer Denita Holmes.

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2 new Suquamish councilmembers elected

The Suquamish Tribe elected three of its citizens to Tribal Council at its annual General Council meeting March…

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Kitsap County Superior Court cases

Resisting arrest

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The event featured a red carpet for guest’s arrival.

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More attend Poulsbo’s Fancy Family Formal this year

245 people attended the city of Poulsbo’s 2024 Fancy Family Formal Feb. 17, a 9% increase over last…

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Great Give hopes to raise $2 million for nonprofits

It’s no secret that Kitsap has a lot of nonprofits—more than 350—that do a lot of good things…

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Rendering of what the Suquamish Tribe’s Clearwater Market near Poulsbo will look like.

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Suquamish to open 1st of 3 of its Kitsap markets

The Suquamish Tribe has begun construction near Poulsbo on the first of a new chain of “Clearwater Market”…

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A side-by-side depiction of how the improved court layout could look.

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PO park improvements include futsal, pickleball

Residents could soon have an in-depth look at the proposed improvements to Givens Park in Port Orchard, including…

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Baylijo Williams walks down from the jury box for her arraignment hearing.

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Video shows crash; 2nd victim dies, adding to charges

A second victim of the March 5 crash that put a 21-year-old Port Orchard woman behind bars has…

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Bremerton student arrested for threats of school violence

An investigation of several written threats to commit violence against staff and students at Bremerton High School has…

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Rape suspect presumed dead in ‘09 found deceased in LA

The 2009 disappearance and assumed suicidal jump from the Tacoma Narrows Bridge by a Kitsap County rape suspect…