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Worker assaults a rising concern for WSF the past few years

Washington State Ferries reported 17 physical assaults systemwide, seven on Kitsap-based routes, and 23 threats/verbal abuse incidents systemwide,…

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History of Palestine and Israel

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Proposed Bremerton/Silverdale night service during the World Cup.

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Kitsap Transit proposes added service ahead of World Cup

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received an update on the agency’s proposed added service for the FIFA…

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WSF meeting covers budget, new vessels, terminal upgrades

The Washington State Ferries held its first community meetings of the year Jan. 21, sharing updates about the…

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South Kitsap’s Harper Estuary.

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Bridge work at SK’s Harper Estuary moved up to February

Kitsap County announced it will begin construction on South Kitsap’s Harper Estuary Barrier Correction project in February, a…

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Banner Forest Heritage Park in Port Orchard.

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‘No action alternative’ a possibility for Banner Forest plans

Starting in 2026, Kitsap County had plans to assess forest conditions and create a stewardship and restoration plan…

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The new Cascades Child Development Center will be located at Jackson Park in Bremerton.

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NBK’s Child Development Center breaks ground, to open in 2027

Naval Base Kitsap held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 14 for the new Cascades Child Development Center in efforts…

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A fire at Attic Storage damaged two buildings near the intersection of Bond Road and Minder Road Jan. 22.

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Fire at NK storage facility damages 2 buildings

A 2nd alarm fire at a self-storage facility, Attic Storage, damaged two buildings near the intersection of Bond…

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Nonprofit working on plans for new Silverdale Community Center

The Silverdale Community Center Foundation is currently seeking a space to open a community center that would be…

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Kitsap 911 working on $40 million, multi-year radio system upgrades

Kitsap 911 is in the midst of completing a multi-year radio system upgrade to improve communications between emergency…

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POPD partners with BlueBridge Alliance to aid those in urgent need

The Port Orchard City Council approved an agreement between BlueBridge Alliance and the city’s police department as part…

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Man arrested for suspected kidnapping of CK woman

A 21-year-old man was arrested Jan. 19 for allegedly kidnapping a 21-year-old Central Kitsap woman, a dependent adult…

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Vaping products.

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Student vaping a growing concern locally, nationally

Student vaping, using e-cigarettes, is a growing concern in Kitsap County, as it is around the country, says…

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Buccaneer Aiden Heffernan brings the ball up the court in a 57-53 Kingston home loss to Sequim Jan. 16.

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Kingston’s comeback attempt comes up short against Sequim

The Kingston Buccaneers (4-9, 2-6 in Olympic League) fell to the Sequim Wolves (5-8, 5-3 OL) at home…

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Nature-based learning center to open in Port Orchard this fall

A new nature-based, holistic learning center for children ages 8-11, Roots Learning Center, is set to open in…

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The 32nd annual MLK Day Celebration took place at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Jan. 19.

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Kitsap’s 32nd annual MLK Day celebration focuses on unity, community

The community came together for the 32nd annual MLK Day Celebration at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds Jan. 19.…

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The Coffee Oasis’ Poulsbo location on NE Iverson St.

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Coffee Oasis-Poulsbo looking for solutions to combat rising rent

The Poulsbo City Council is looking into raising rent to market-rate at The Coffee Oasis location on NE…

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Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue responded to an HVAC fire at Green Mountain Elementary in Bremerton Jan. 7.

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Bremerton school reopens in temporary classrooms after HVAC fire

School has resumed at Green Mountain Elementary in Bremerton following a Jan. 7 fire that cancelled classes for…

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About 40 dogs died at a home near Brownsville following an early morning residential fire Jan. 16.

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Roughly 40 dogs killed following CK house fire

About 40 dogs died following an early morning residential fire near Brownsville Jan. 16, per Central Kitsap Fire…

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A rendering of the 39-unit apartment complex on Bay Street, which is expected to be completed by May.

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Bay Street apartments in the works, property cleanups ongoing

Improvements to Bay Street are underway with the new year. A residential complex is under construction, as well…