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WSP seeks witnesses to fatal hit-and-run in Poulsbo

Washington State Patrol detectives are seeking witnesses to a vehicle vs. pedestrian fatal collision the morning of Dec.…

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One of nine shoplifters arrested during a special emphasis patrol Dec. 9 conducted by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office at the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale.

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Kitsap cracks down on shoplifters this holiday season

In the midst of the busy holiday shopping season, Kitsap County sheriff deputies arrested nine shoplifters during a…

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4th Kitsap jail death in 6 months

For the fourth time in six months, an inmate in the Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard has…

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The recommended paid parking map for downtown Poulsbo.

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Mixed reactions to Poulsbo’s downtown parking report

Council will discuss topic again at future meeting

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KHS waiving adoption fees for big adult dogs through December

As a special holiday gift for the Kitsap community and to make room for more incoming resident companion…

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The MV Spokane has been the only ferry on WSF’s Edmonds/Kingston route for more than a month. Unplanned repairs on two of its vessels left the agency with just 14 available boats to operate a system that needs 15 to run the current sailing schedules.

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WSF: Walla Walla, Chimacum nearing return to service

Work on the MV Walla Walla is going well and Washington State Ferries expects the vessel to be…

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Damage to the culvert underneath Sunnyslope Road SW caused a closure of the road.

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South Kitsap roadway closed long-term after culvert fails

A roughly mile-and-a-half stretch of Sunnyslope Road SW in South Kitsap will remain closed well into 2024 after…

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CK residents tasked with levy vote in February

Within the day that the oaths of office were heard from the three elected officials in the recent…

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Bellringer fund helps ShareNet, which also needs volunteers

Much of the money ShareNet Food Bank in Kingston receives goes to food, Food2GO (a school program) and…

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Standing water in the basement of the South Kitsap Helpline property consumes and topples several boxes containing dry food storage.

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Flooding damage has SK Helpline looking to future

There are some days for leadership at South Kitsap Helpline where it’s harder than others to play the…

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The kids are ready to take donations for this year’s Kidzz Helping Kidzz toy drive.

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Kidzz Helping Kidzz returns for annual toy drive

Children deserve the chance to experience joy, comfort and hope, even in the harrowing environment of a hospital…

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Some trees are coming down along Highway 305 to make room for a roundabout.

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Roundabout work being done along Highway 305

Trees are being removed for a roundabout being constructed just south of Agate Bridge on Highway 305 on…

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$1.3 million contract approved for Bay Street reconstruction

The next critical point in the plans to reconstruct a west portion of downtown Bay Street in Port…

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A program aimed at providing temporary shelter for the homeless at Port Orchard’s Stellar Motel was not used once in 2023 but city officials plan to extend the program.

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PO plans to extend hotel voucher program for homeless

A program aimed at providing temporary shelter for the homeless in a Port Orchard motel was not used…

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NK School Board member to resign after being elected to Poulsbo council

Rick Eckert of the North Kitsap School Board announced he will soon be resigning from his District 1…

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The Lucia Bride’s procession during Julefest in downtown Poulsbo Dec. 2.

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Poulsbo’s Julefest celebration kicks off holiday season

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This pooch sports a cute reindeer costume for the annual parade.

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Festival of Chimes and Lights opens PO holiday season

It was 1998 when the Festival of Chimes and Lights was first brought to life in Port Orchard,…

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Bob Kline, known as ‘Forester Bob’ with his wife Karyn.

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NK tree farm closing after 25 years

After over 25 years of service in North Kitsap, Forester Bob’s Christmas Tree Farm on Sawdust Hill Road…

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Local chosen as new Kitsap County administrator

Victoria “Torie” Brazitis has been appointed the new administrator by the Kitsap County commissioners.

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Law enforcement arrests Charles Edward Key who was wanted in connection to the murder of a 43-year-old woman.

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PO man arrested for strangling death of woman, 43

A Port Orchard man has been arrested in connection to a 43-year-old woman’s death in his apartment back…