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Grub Hut shutting down for two weeks due to COVID-19 pandemic

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Grub Hut shutting down for two weeks due to COVID-19 pandemic

The Grub Hut closed Tuesday and will remain so until April 6

Bremerton expands rental assistance program to include those affected by COVID-19

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Bremerton expands rental assistance program to include those affected by COVID-19

Eligible Bremerton residents will have the opportunity to have a portion of their rent paid as a result…

Sound Publishing to suspend most print publications in Kitsap County

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Sound Publishing to suspend most print publications in Kitsap County

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rapidly evolve all across the globe, the North Kitsap Herald, Central Kitsap…

Kitsap County suspends plastic bag ban

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Kitsap County suspends plastic bag ban

In an attempt to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Kitsap County commissioners opted to suspend the enforcement of…

Gov. Inslee on federal stimulus package: Thanks, but more is needed

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Gov. Inslee on federal stimulus package: Thanks, but more is needed

Gov. Jay Inslee welcomed the approval of a $2 trillion federal stimulus package in response to the COVID-19…

Man arrested after barricading home in weeklong standoff

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Man arrested after barricading home in weeklong standoff

KCSO: Man barricaded himself in his home and set fire to it before surrendering

NKF&R Firefighters Charlie Hough and Hayden Smallbeck wearing personal protective equipment. Photo courtesy NKF&R.

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Emergency responders are fighting COVID-19 on the front lines

Amidst the continually-changing COVID-19 pandemic, North Kitsap Fire & Rescue is still out serving on the front lines…

Commercial and residential construction suspended for two weeks statewide

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Commercial and residential construction suspended for two weeks statewide

All construction, outside of emergency repairs, will have to cease for two weeks, the Department of Community Development…

<em>The Acohido family, Max, Kiki, Amanda and Kyle, along with their cat, Bemo, pose for their Quarantine portrait in Kingston.</em>Photo courtesy Rachael Cates Photography

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Meet the Kingston photographer capturing the lighter side of the quarantine

One Kingston resident has been working to show the lighter side of the coronavirus outbreak, by taking “quarantine…

Foulweather Bluff (file photo)

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Nature Conservancy closes its lands in Washington

SEATTLE — Keeping in line with Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” executive orders, the Nature Conservancy…

Retired Navy Vice Admiral takes new role as head of Washington’s health care response team

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Retired Navy Vice Admiral takes new role as head of Washington’s health care response team

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed retired Navy Vice Admiral Raquel C. Bono as the state director for…

Kitsap Transit issuing refunds for April passes

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Kitsap Transit issuing refunds for April passes

If you purchased an April pass for Kitsap Transit, you should be seeing a refund soon.

Kingston neighbors work together to rebuild threatened road

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Kingston neighbors work together to rebuild threatened road

While people the world over are considering ways to keep themselves and others safe through isolation, a small…

WSF to remain on winter schedule through at least April 25

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WSF to remain on winter schedule through at least April 25

Spring season, which includes increased service on some routes, was expected to begin March 29

North Kitsap’s Kobe McMillian was one of three Vikings name to the AP’s 2A All-State team. McMillian and Jonas La Tour were first-team selections and Shaa Humphrey was an Honorable Mention. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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Three Vikings named to Associated Press All-State teams

Sportswriters and editors from the Associated Press have selected three Vikings for the 2A All-State teams. Two were…

First responders face COVID-19 concerns while on the job

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First responders face COVID-19 concerns while on the job

Port Orchard police officer, SKFR firefighter-paramedic take precautions to safeguard their families

Volunteer responder with NKF&R tests positive for COVID-19

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Volunteer responder with NKF&R tests positive for COVID-19

Individual has not been in contact with any other department personnel since March 10

County waste facilities closed after Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order

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County waste facilities closed after Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order

Olympic View Transfer Station is open only to commercial account holders

Kitsap County commissioners voice support for stay home order

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Kitsap County commissioners voice support for stay home order

We fully support the decision of Governor Inslee, directing Washingtonians to stay home in order to combat the…

Two women arrested for spitting on people amid COVID-19 outbreak

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Two women arrested for spitting on people amid COVID-19 outbreak

As people the world over take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, two women were recently arrested…