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The new 74-bed patient tower soon to be completed at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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New patient tower at St. Michael expected to be completed in December

A new medical tower at St Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, which broke ground in October 2023, is…

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A rendering of the future Port Orchard Pickleball Club facility.

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Pickleball facility planned for PO’s Tremont shopping center

JLC Development, LLC, in conjunction with Colby Ave I, LLC, recently announced plans for a new indoor pickleball…

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Felines at Ziggy’s Cat Lounge in Bremerton.

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Community support helps local cat lounge become a reality

Through community support and a dream to rescue kitties, Ziggy’s Cat Lounge in Bremerton continues to find homes…

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A man was arrested in Bremerton for impersonating a police officer Sept. 5.

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Man arrested in Bremerton for impersonating police officer

Bremerton police arrested a 49-year-old Lacey man who is a convicted felon Sept. 5 for impersonating a police…

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Olympic running back Chace Webster stiff-arms an Aberdeen defender in a 27-25 Trojan loss to the Bobcats Sep. 5 at Integrity Roofing Stadium.

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Olympic drops opening game to Aberdeen in back-and-forth contest

The Olympic Trojans lost its opening game of the season at home against Aberdeen 27-25 in an exciting…

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Saturday Seattle/Bremerton fast ferry removed from winter schedule

The Kitsap Transit board of commissioners was notified at its Sept. 2 meeting that the Seattle/Bremerton Saturday fast…

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Passengers boarded the historic Carlisle II, the last remaining mosquito fleet boat, over Labor Day weekend.

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‘Pop-up’ ferry returns to Kitsap over Labor Day weekend

For the first time since 2023, Kitsap residents and visitors had the chance to ride a historic passenger…

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Head teacher and founder, Calvin Frey, reads to students at Salsbury Park during summer camp.

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New Poulsbo outdoor preschool obtains ONB license

Calvin Frey, founder of Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool in Poulsbo, wants to build the school he never had:…

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Four South Kitsap firefighters were awarded the Sons of the American Revolution’s Fire Safety Commendation Award Aug. 28.

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SK firefighters who helped in SoCal wildfires receive national award

Four South Kitsap Fire & Rescue firefighters were recognized Aug. 28 with a national award for their bravery…

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The Bainbridge Island Rite Aid will be converted into a CVS Pharmacy Sept. 30.

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Community feels impact of Rite Aid closures across Kitsap

Following Rite Aid’s May 5 bankruptcy and subsequent closure of five stores in Kitsap County, the number of…

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Red-light camera installed at 305/Bond intersection

30-day warning period begins Sept. 2

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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St. Michael, nurses union still negotiating a new contract

Nurses at St. Michael Medical Center, which is owned by Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, are still working on…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Kitsap departments explain crime data from 2024 state report

Police in most communities across Kitsap County dealt with an increased number of drug-related incidents while the reports…

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M/V Wenatchee docking at Eagle Harbor.

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Wenatchee pulled from service due to mechanical issues

The M/V Wenatchee, the first hybrid-electric vessel on the Washington State Ferries fleet, has been pulled from service…

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Olympic College

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$1 million donated to OC to enhance healthcare education

Tim and Bev Ryan, founders of Tim Ryan Construction Inc. in Poulsbo, recently donated $1 million to Olympic…

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Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton.

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Upgrades in the works for Gold Mountain’s Cascade course

Challenging sand traps, some longer holes, and a few new greens are what golfers can expect from the…

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An example of what the ADU at Raab Park might look like.

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ADU planned to be constructed at Raab Park

The city of Poulsbo is moving forward with having Kitsap Building Association construct an 800 square-foot, single-story accessory…

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Restoration work at Point No Point in Hansville.

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Kitsap approves contract to complete Point No Point repairs

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Pacific Civil & Infrastructure Inc. at its Aug.…

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Quincy Square

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Quincy Square to go car-free on weekends through end of year

Quincy Square has gone car-free on weekends through the end of the year under a new city of…

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Pat and Dennis Hasard’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

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After event nearly moves, Car Cruz draws many at traditional spot

The rumble of vintage engines and the gleam of polished chrome filled downtown Port Orchard Aug. 10 for…