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Marcus Whitman and Cedar Heights middle school choirs performed at Holiday on the Bay Dec. 7.

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Port Orchard delivers festive ‘Holiday on the Bay’

Residents and visitors gathered at the waterfront Dec. 7 for Port Orchard’s annual Holiday on the Bay celebration,…

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Dave Snyder, left, held a variety of occupations at North Kitsap High School, including defensive coordinator, assistant coach for girls flag football, and head track and field coach.

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Late NK coach, 4-time state champ lead Hall of Fame class

The Kitsap Athletic Roundtable’s 2024 Hall of Fame class has been announced, the latest round of soon-to-be inductees…

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Cars pass through the new roundabout at the intersection of West Port Madison Road and Highway 305.

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BI roundabouts among priciest DOT projects in county

The state Department of Transportation declared two roundabout projects on Bainbridge Island completed Nov. 27, ending construction that…

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Glenn Baker is responsible for taking Meatball on her morning walks around the grounds of the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil in Port Orchard.

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Veterans fostering older dogs a win-win-win

Meatball is getting plenty of attention from seniors at the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil. The white pit-mix…

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Local artist Kim Drew stands next to some of his artwork at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston, which will be on display through Dec. 26.

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Local artist’s illustrious career of work on display in Kingston

Kim Drew of Kingston, who has had an illustrious career working for publications ranging from The New York…

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The building was constructed in 1903 and has seen many businesses come and go over the years.

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Keyport community seeks replacement for store, diner that closed

The Keyport Mercantile & Diner, a popular small-town business for many locals since it opened in 2007, recently…

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Fallen trees and a snapped electrical pole along this stretch of Silverdale Way NW caused power to go out for approximately 1,300 Kitsap County residents.

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Downed trees, power lines wreak havoc in Kitsap County

Trees and power poles-lines down, along with power outages, caused some schools and roads in Kitsap County to…

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A HEART team member clearing out an encampment in Kitsap County.

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HEART team’s hands-on-approach transforms homeless crisis

Two years ago, a team with a simple yet bold mission set out to address homelessness in Kitsap…

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Community members take KHS dogs out for a walk through the ‘Barks and Recs’ program.

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‘Barks and Rec’ program strengthens community bonds

Picture this: a sunny day, a leash in hand, and an eager shelter dog by your side.

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Nurses are having to deal with large open wounds as a result of the drug use.

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Kitsap prepares for ‘tranq,’ which makes fentanyl more deadly

A person finds a roommate non-responsive. First responders arrive and declare the 55-year-old Port Orchard man deceased. In…

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Members gather for a painting social event.

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Tommy’s Story Hour: A safe place for those with disabilities

It all began in a modest two-bedroom apartment in Bremerton. Tommy Debord, a young man with high-functioning autism,…

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Port Gamble Theater is investing in bringing back vintage cinema for the first time since 1956.

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Port Gamble Theater investing to bring back ‘vintage cinema’

The Port Gamble Theater is investing to bring back cinema to the historic Edwardian Era venue for the…

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Commanding officer Capt. Michael Eberlein co-hosts the Kitsap County Veterans Day ceremony.

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Kitsap County pays tribute on Veterans Day

People join the military for various reasons.

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Members of the U.S. Navy stroll through the Veterans Day parade in Poulsbo Nov. 9.

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Veterans honored with parade through Poulsbo

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Chief Legacy officer Leo Flor emphasizes creating a more inclusive experience beyond the soccer matches.

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World soccer stage to be a boost for Kitsap economy

Officials make sure fans explore more than just Seattle

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KPHD, others working on loneliness epidemic

Loneliness is always a concern during the holidays, but now it’s a concern year-round, and the Kitsap Public…

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John Sedgwick Middle School was one of the few schools nationwide to receive one of the historic trees.

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Moon Tree lands at middle school in Port Orchard

John Sedgwick Middle School in Port Orchard is now home to a unique piece of space history, a…

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A voter puts her election ballot in a drop box on Bainbridge Island Nov. 5.

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Dems win most contests in Kitsap, state

While the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump captivated voters nationwide, the Red Wave stopped at…

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Quincy Jones died at the age of 91.

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Bremerton music icon Quincy Jones dies at 91

Musical titan Quincy Jones, a man who discovered his life’s passion at a piano in the segregated Sinclair…