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Woman drives car into Bremerton Grocery Outlet, 3 seriously injured

A 44-year-old Belfair woman has been arrested on three counts of vehicular assault and DUI after crashing her…

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A truck and a semi truck collided and then struck a power pole near the intersection of Highway 104 and Bond Road Feb. 5, closing the roadway to all traffic for most of the day.

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Roadway now open following 2-vehicle collision in NK

A two-vehicle collision Feb. 5 that involved a power pole being hit near the intersection of Highway 104…

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Mr. and Mrs. E perched on a branch.

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Bald eagle pair still going strong 21 years later near PO property

Since 2005, an unexpected friendship has taken root near Tina Holmes’ Port Orchard home. Mr. and Mrs. E,…

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Dr. Herbie Duber

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Duber appointed as KPHD’s new permanent health officer

The Kitsap Public Health District Board appointed Dr. Herbie Duber as the agency’s permanent health officer at its…

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The Klahowya Eagles won the West Central District 1A/2A girls flag football championship Jan. 31 at Integrity Roofing Stadium in Bremerton.

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Klahowya beats Kingston to claim district girls flag football title

SK also advances to state in 4A

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Hansville man facing attempted murder charge

A 43-year-old Hansville man has been jailed on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly assaulting a woman he…

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A conceptual design of the mural that would be painted near the Port Orchard waterfront.

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Ferry mural proposed near Port Orchard waterfront

Local artist, Adam Smith, presented a ferry mural project at the Port Orchard City Council meeting Jan. 27.…

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Knight Jalen Davis passes the ball to a teammate with Spartans surrounding him in an 84-41 Bremerton road win over Bainbridge Jan. 27.

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Depleted Spartans fall to Knights in pivotal OL game

A depleted Bainbridge Spartans boys basketball team, due to a recent flu outbreak that sidelined three players, couldn’t…

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Connections Project artwork, made by CKHS students, will be on display at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale for a year.

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CK High’s year-long art display opens at St. Michael Medical Center

19 students from Central Kitsap High School have made and donated artwork that will be part of a…

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The Bisque is located at 710 Bay Street in downtown Port Orchard.

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Local artist opens pottery studio on Bay Street

The Bisque, Port Orchard’s new pottery studio at 710 Bay Street, had its grand opening Jan. 24.

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The Leash4Lease team recently received the honor of Pet Sitter of the Year by Pet Sitters International.

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Longtime Kitsap business honored as Pet Sitter of the Year

Leash4Lease, a locally owned and operated pet sitting business serving most of Kitsap County, has received the honor…

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WSF meeting covers budget, new vessels, terminal upgrades

The Washington State Ferries held its first community meetings of the year Jan. 21, sharing updates about the…

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South Kitsap’s Harper Estuary.

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Bridge work at SK’s Harper Estuary moved up to February

Kitsap County announced it will begin construction on South Kitsap’s Harper Estuary Barrier Correction project in February, a…

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Banner Forest Heritage Park in Port Orchard.

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‘No action alternative’ a possibility for Banner Forest plans

Starting in 2026, Kitsap County had plans to assess forest conditions and create a stewardship and restoration plan…

A GoFundMe has been launched for Okanagan Spirits brand ambassador Jenny Newell who was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in early December. (Okanagan Spirits/Contributed)

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‘Raise a glass for Jenny’: Fundraiser for OK Spirits ambassador with brain cancer

The fundraiser will be hosted at the Flip Flops and Hops Eatery

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The new Cascades Child Development Center will be located at Jackson Park in Bremerton.

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NBK’s Child Development Center breaks ground, to open in 2027

Naval Base Kitsap held a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 14 for the new Cascades Child Development Center in efforts…

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A fire at Attic Storage damaged two buildings near the intersection of Bond Road and Minder Road Jan. 22.

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Fire at NK storage facility damages 2 buildings

A 2nd alarm fire at a self-storage facility, Attic Storage, damaged two buildings near the intersection of Bond…

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Kitsap 911 working on $40 million, multi-year radio system upgrades

Kitsap 911 is in the midst of completing a multi-year radio system upgrade to improve communications between emergency…

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Chris Plunkett of SK finished first in the 100-yard backstroke event in a meet Jan. 20 in Port Orchard, which qualified him for districts.

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SK boy swimmers qualify for districts in many events

The South Kitsap Wolves fell to the Bonney Lake Panthers 93-89 in a close boys swim meet Jan.…

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Caregiver of the Year award winner, Doris LaPorte, with Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu.

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PO nursing assistant named Caregiver of the Year

In recognition of her compassionate care of seniors with Alzheimer’s, cancer and other maladies, Doris LaPorte of Port…