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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council approves new firm to conduct city manager recruitment

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new firm to conduct city manager recruitment efforts as part of…

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The Bremerton Knights cheerleading team won its third consecutive state championship Feb. 7 at Battle Ground High School.

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3-peat: Bremerton cheerleaders secure third consecutive state title

They will now take part in a national competition in Vegas Feb. 20-21

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Updated results show one NK levy passing, the other failing

The Bremerton School District’s 4-year education programs and operations levy (EP&O) was passing with just over 58% approval,…

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The Klahowya Eagles hold the 4th place trophy at the state girls bowling tournament Feb. 10 at Bowlero in Tukwila.

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Klahowya bowlers earn 4th-place state finish

Bremerton bowler finishes 3rd individually

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Supporters could purchase a ‘Pawfect Painting’ for Valentine’s Day to help donate to KHS.

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Kitsap Humane Society celebrating Valentine’s Day with animal artwork

Kitsap Humane Society is celebrating Valentine’s Day with artwork made by shelter animals, goodie boxes, love notes, and…

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The Kingston Middle School Jazz Band was among 40 performing groups at the festival.

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40 bands/choirs featured at 2nd annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival

The second annual Quincy Square Jazz Festival in Bremerton was held Feb. 5 and 6, featuring performances from…

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Bainbridge Island comedian Dan Rosenberg performed two nights at Kitsap Mall in Silverdale Feb. 6 and 7.

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Kitsap Mall holds pop-up comedy show

On Feb. 6 and 7, Mall Comedy brought a professional pop-up comedy show to Silverdale in Kitsap Mall.…

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The Bainbridge Spartans celebrate their first-place finish at the district gymnastics meet Feb. 6 at Black Hills Gymnastics in Lacey.

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Spartan gymnasts earn close district win over NK; state next

The Bainbridge Spartans earned a close win over North Kitsap at the district gymnastics meet Feb. 6 at…

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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…