A crowd gathers on the beach at Silverdale Waterfront Park to watch the Rotary Club Duck Race. This type of gathering still may not be allowed for some time. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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State officials unsure when “new normal” will return

It has been a little over three weeks since Gov. Jay Inslee issued his stay-at-home order, which shuttered…

The Monroe Correctional Complex. (Kevin Clark/The Everett Herald)

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Up to 950 inmates to be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take immediate steps to thin populations.

State updates local data, positive test rate holds steady in Kitsap

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State updates local data, positive test rate holds steady in Kitsap

The total number of tests performed in Kitsap had not been available since April 6

KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day

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KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections remains at 132

County quarantine and isolation center now open in South Kitsap

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County quarantine and isolation center now open in South Kitsap

South Kitsap now has a temporary quarantine and isolation care center open for those who have tested positive…

County’s testing site reopens today with expanded criteria

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County’s testing site reopens today with expanded criteria

Kitsap’s drive-up coronavirus testing site reopens today at the Washington National Guard Armory and more residents are now…

The Washington State Employment Security Department received 4,860 initial claims for unemployment benefits during the week of March 29-April 4, down from 4,941 initial claims that were made during the prior week (March 22-March 28). (Graph courtesy of the Washington State Employment Security Department)

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Jobless claims continue at historically high pace

Initial claims for unemployment benefits stayed at their historical highs for the third week in a row, according…

KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases in Monday afternoon update

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KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases in Monday afternoon update

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections stands at 132

North Olympic Discovery Marathon cancels June 7 race, goes virtual

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North Olympic Discovery Marathon cancels June 7 race, goes virtual

The Olympic Peninsula race sees plenty of participation from runners in Kitsap County

Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

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Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

Washington State Ferries has delayed its transition to a spring season schedule for the foreseeable future. Ferries will…

Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through May 30

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Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through May 30

Kitsap Transit has extended its fare-free period through May 30 to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

KPHD reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday

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KPHD reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections stands at 132

County aims to keep spirits high with virtual scavenger hunt

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County aims to keep spirits high with virtual scavenger hunt

In an attempt to keep spirits high as local residents continue to distance themselves from each other, amid…

Bainbridge Island Police Officer Kurt Enget and his K-9 partner, Whitney. (Photo courtesy of the city of Bainbridge Island)

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Bainbridge mourns loss of Police Officer Kurt Enget

Former Suquamish Police Officer Kurt Enget died Friday morning following treatment for symptoms similar to COVID-19, the city…

Bremerton mayor: ‘We will get through this together’

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Bremerton mayor: ‘We will get through this together’

Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler issued some words of encouragement and praised residents for remaining patient during Governor Jay…

Coronavirus strains medical waste system

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Coronavirus strains medical waste system

While lots of attention surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic is on finding ample medical supplies — ventilators, masks, gloves…

The state is making progress, officials say, but they urge residents to not let their guard down

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The state is making progress, officials say, but they urge residents to not let their guard down

State officials are cautiously optimistic about the flattening of the curve in Washington, but are also asking residents…

County expands drive-up testing to include older residents and those with underlying medical conditions

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County expands drive-up testing to include older residents and those with underlying medical conditions

Kitsap County is expanding access to the drive-up COVID-19 testing site, located at the National Guard Armory site…

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue crews had to respond to President Point at 5:17 a.m. to rescue three adults in a vessel that had run aground. (Photo courtesy North Kitsap Fire & Rescue)

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North Kitsap Fire & Rescue pulls three adults from a boat that ran aground near Kingston

KINGSTON — Firefighters from North Kitsap Fire & Rescue were called to the waters near President Point early…

CKFR partners with Kitsap Transit to provide a safe haven for firefighters

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CKFR partners with Kitsap Transit to provide a safe haven for firefighters

As firefighters continue working on the frontline in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s impossible for them…