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Kathleen Smith tackled drug addiction and turned her life around after a stint in county homeless shelters. Today, she holds down two jobs and recently got her own place to live in Port Orchard.

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Homeless shelters help ex-drug addict turn her life around

Meth played a significant role in Kathleen Smith’s life. But, spending a year in county homeless shelters -…

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Participants walked through a mock teenage girl’s bedroom and were asked to identify over 70 items that could be indicators of risky behaviors or problems.

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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ shows parents how to spot risky teen behaviors

A messy teen bedroom filled with school supplies, snacks and everyday clutter might not raise any red flags…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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Graduates from Bainbridge are most likely to attend four-year colleges.

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What do you plan to do after graduation?

High school seniors around Kitsap County will soon be tossing graduation caps in the air, marking the end…

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99-year-old Ardis Morrow, front, and artist Jeff Oens stand next to the statue of Eli Creekmore at Rotary Morrow Community Park in Poulsbo April 19.

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New Poulsbo park honors local domestic violence advocate

Rotary Morrow Community Park, located off Noll Road in Poulsbo, held its grand opening April 19, offering a…

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Local and state agencies joined together April 13 to clean up litter along Highway 3 in Gorst.

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Agencies team up to clean up litter in Gorst

In a collaborative effort to fight roadside litter and promote environmental responsibility, multiple local and state agencies joined…

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Olympic College art professor Marie Weichman at the art wall.

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Graffiti a crime usually, but not on this wall

In unwanted areas, it’s cleaned up as fast as possible

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The church is located at 1003 5th Street in Bremerton.

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Historic Bremerton church reopens after major renovations

A historic Bremerton church built in 1910 has reopened its doors after extensive renovations, marking a new chapter…

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Shoppers at the market in 2024.

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Kingston vintage market back for more after successful first year

After a successful inaugural year of Storie Vintage Market in Kingston, founder and organizer Jill Cabral is set…

Marchers round the corner at Winslow Way and Madison Avenue, with police directing traffic.

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Over 1,000 on BI protest Trump administration

As voices rang out around the world calling for truth, justice and an end to the Trump administration,…

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Timoteo Butler, left, Indie Becker, and Sofia Butler of Catalyst Public Schools explore the anatomy of a salmon.

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Ospry Club helps students take flight as conservationists

Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of middle school students in Bremerton trade classrooms for the outdoors, immersing themselves…

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Over 2,000 community members showed up in downtown Poulsbo April 5 to protest against the Trump administration.

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Over 2,000 participate in anti-Trump protest in downtown Poulsbo

Protests took place around Kitsap and across the country April 5

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Courts were full during Pickleball Kingdom’s opening weekend in Poulsbo.

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New indoor pickleball facility opens in Poulsbo

Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity, held its grand opening in Poulsbo the weekend of April…

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The grand opening for Sherry’s Country Caffe & Bakery is April 12.

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Local bringing fresh start to cafe through business merger

Sherry Jones, a Kitsap County culinary veteran, has merged her business with Nostalgia House Bakery to create a…

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A rendering of the new playground to be constructed at Gordon Elementary this summer.

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New ADA playground to be built at Gordon Elementary this summer

$90,000 for emergency repairs to heating line at NKHS

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Kitsap County’s Department of Emergency Management’s new emergency operations center is located near Bremerton National Airport. During a local disaster the center will be the headquarters for government and service providers to brainstorm and devise a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency.

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Kitsap County opens new EOC near Bremerton airport

Imagine that in July, a heat wave strikes Kitsap County and temperatures soar to over 100 degrees for…

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During peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Community cats cluster in areas where food and shelter are available.

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Trap-Neuter-Return program controls cat population

In Kitsap County, an increase of cats roaming neighborhoods, alleyways and business districts contributes to overpopulation that can…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Paid parking in parts of downtown Poulsbo in ‘26

Following years of discussion about finding solutions to downtown parking, the Poulsbo City Council March 19 approved to…

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The new Suquamish Tribal Council (left to right): Council Member Luther “Jay” Mills Jr., Secretary Irene Carper, Vice Chair Josh Bagley, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Treasurer Andrew George, Council Member Azure Boure, and Council Member Lorilee Morsette.

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Suquamish elects vice chair, treasurer to Tribal Council

The Suquamish Tribe elected two of its citizens to Tribal Council at the annual General Council meeting March…

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‘Louder is Better’ by Kylie Brown

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SK students advance to state art show, win CWU scholarships

Kristie Cruz and Joslyn Cobb from South Kitsap High School have been selected to advance to state in…