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Kitsap Humane Society at capacity, urgently seeking fosters
The Kitsap Humane Society is once again operating at full capacity, and then some, with every dog kennel…
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Library levy passes, candidate races narrowed following primary
Initial results have come in for Kitsap County races in the Aug. 5 primary election, and there were…
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PO police report shows city’s crime rate down roughly 30%
There was plenty of good news in the Port Orchard Police Department’s recently released 2024 annual report.
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Historic Viking vessel arrives at Poulsbo waterfront
The Viking ship Valkyrie has arrived in Little Norway and is now docked at the Port of Poulsbo.
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POFC claims second championship in first three seasons
Port Orchard FC won the Cascadia Premier League championship 2-1 July 27 against Nido Aguila Seattle in Puyallup,…
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‘Garden of Hope’ provides shelter residents with therapeutic activity
Stephanie McDaniels and other residents of Port Orchard’s new homeless shelter are getting their hands dirty.
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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces
Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…
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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts
Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.
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‘Pony Play’ aims to provide therapeutic experience for kids
Toni’s Ponies, a horse rescue and rehabilitation organization located in Kingston, has already had a busy summer between…
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Kingston wedding venue changes name, adds design residency program
Many residents of the area are familiar with the Kingston House, a wedding venue and vacation rental that…
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Morrow to resign as KPHD health officer
Kitsap Public Health District health officer Dr. Gib Morrow recently announced his resignation and anticipates serving through the…
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Port Orchard beautification effort aims to freshen up downtown
With Bay Street businesses facing foot traffic challenges, community members are rolling up their sleeves, literally, to spruce…
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Stonecarving community comes together for annual PO symposium
37 years ago, eight stone sculptors got together in Washington to share their knowledge, work on their stone…
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Quincy Square officially opens in Bremerton after years in the making
Quincy Square – an entertainment venue ten years in the making - formally opened in downtown Bremerton last…
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Councilmember, nonprofit leader challenge Wheeler for mayor
Voters in Bremerton will narrow the field for mayor in the Aug. 5 primary election, choosing between incumbent…
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Child, father die following SK house fire, investigation underway
An investigation is underway following the deaths of a child and her father in a house fire July…
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Waiting list for Nordic Cottages expected to open this month
Tenants slated to move in around September
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Celebrate 4th of July in Kingston from dusk ‘til dawn
The Fourth of July in Kingston is one of North Kitsap’s longest-running traditions, and 2025 is no different,…