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Kingston fast ferry service returned to reduced service Aug. 31 after sailings were canceled multiple days due to boat shortages.

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Kingston fast ferry sailings resume; operating at reduced service

The Kingston fast ferry will temporarily operate at a reduced level of service with the Rich Passage 1…

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Scott Orness led the Vikings to 191 wins and the program’s first state championship during his nine years as North Kitsap’s coach.

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Orness resigns as North Kitsap basketball coach

North Kitsap High School basketball coach Scott Orness announced his resignation Aug. 30, closing the latest chapter in…

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Former assistant football coach Joe Kennedy prays at midfield in his first and only game back on the coaching staff at Bremerton High School in 2023. He resigned just days later.

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Bremerton schools must pay $1.77 million in ex-coach’s settlement

A Washington state appeals court has ruled the insurer of the Bremerton School District is not on the…

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Austin Seamans, left, stands up straight for his parents to take a first-day photo. Leah had another idea.

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PO school welcomes students on 1st day

Justine Fedderly, right, gives Harper one last hug at the Sunnyslope Elementary drop-off line.

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It can be a little bit of a blur on the rides at night at the Kitsap Fair. On this night crowds were small as the weather wasn’t the best.

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More scenes from the Kitsap Fair

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The Newberry Hill Road culvert construction site was damaged overnight by an unknown suspect. The road’s paving and reopening have been delayed as a result.

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Newberry Hill construction site damaged, KSCO investigating

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is looking to discover the source of overnight damage at the construction site…

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Clayton Moss somehow finds a way to stay on his horse on the first night of the rodeo.

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Not 1st rodeo in the rain for Kitsap fans

For these fans, it wasn’t their first rodeo in the rain.

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Dark Tide: Growing up with Ted Bundy was published July 23.

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Kitsap woman writes book about notorious cousin Ted Bundy

For most of her life, Edna Cowell Martin tried to keep it a secret that she was a…

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Kirk Altergott, left, makes his last throw in a game of cornhole, while Kaitie Anderson takes in her throw just a second before with a look of pleasant shock.

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Cornhole’s case for casual community play holds strong

Look out, picklers—here come the cornholers.

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The USS Ronald Reagan arrives at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton Aug. 13.

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Bremerton welcomes aircraft carrier, 2,800 sailors

Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan received a warm welcome to its new home from family and the…

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Adam Lachman is wrapped in an embrace by family upon his arrival to Bremerton aboard the USS Ronald Reagan.

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Kitsap County welcomes aircraft carrier, 2,800 sailors

Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan received a warm welcome from family and the Navy community of Bremerton…

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A pair of residents in the infamous MLK Way encampment in 2023.

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Shelter stipulation struck from Bremerton’s camping code

Bremerton has become the latest Kitsap County city to pass a change in its code since a landmark…

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Canoe races are always a big attraction at Chief Seattle Days.

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Full slate of events at this weekend’s Chief Seattle Days

Another edition of the Suquamish Tribe’s annual Chief Seattle Days is set to take place Aug. 16-18 with…

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Close-up of the Haleets petroglyph rock at Agate Point.

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New mystery of x̌alilc: Who’s in charge of ancient art on BI?

Sea level rise puts its future in doubt

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Cars pack into the small parking space in front of Olalla Bay Market in South Kitsap.

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Olalla store owner files $35 million claim against Kitsap County

Tensions between the Olalla Bay Market and Kitsap County have hit a boiling point after a series of…

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Ella Short returns a volley from Susan Kanes at the 5th annual Founders Tournament.

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Founders tourney: Pickleball community ‘saves lives’

Hawaiians return, say it helped after devasting fires

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Bainbridge’s K9 unit was popular with the kids at National Night Out.

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This event with police is all fun and games

How often do you get to toss a duck, throw a Frisbee or participate in a three-legged race…

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Kitsap election results slower than usual due to new state law

Numbers updated as of 5 p.m. Aug. 9

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Originally part of the C.A. Thayer, a Pacific Coast Codfish Co. vessel, Dory 15 was recently moved from Poulsbo City Hall to the Maritime Museum.

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Poulsbo’s Maritime Museum displays city’s rich boating history

17-foot cod fishing dory was recently moved to museum

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Bainbridge pool losing; other Kitsap money matters winning; few candidate surprises

All of the money measures except for the Bainbridge Island pool were passing, and there were few surprises…