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Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton.

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Upgrades in the works for Gold Mountain’s Cascade course

Challenging sand traps, some longer holes, and a few new greens are what golfers can expect from the…

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An example of what the ADU at Raab Park might look like.

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ADU planned to be constructed at Raab Park

The city of Poulsbo is moving forward with having Kitsap Building Association construct an 800 square-foot, single-story accessory…

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Restoration work at Point No Point in Hansville.

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Kitsap approves contract to complete Point No Point repairs

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Pacific Civil & Infrastructure Inc. at its Aug.…

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Quincy Square

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Quincy Square to go car-free on weekends through end of year

Quincy Square has gone car-free on weekends through the end of the year under a new city of…

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Pat and Dennis Hasard’s 1955 Ford Thunderbird.

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After event nearly moves, Car Cruz draws many at traditional spot

The rumble of vintage engines and the gleam of polished chrome filled downtown Port Orchard Aug. 10 for…

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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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Alan Iwashita, deputy chief of the Port Orchard Police Department.

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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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The historic Viking ship Valkyrie at the Port of Poulsbo.

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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 player Michael Divano celebrates after his first goal in the CPL championship game July 27 in Puyallup.

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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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Pacific Building resident Ursula Kelley works at one of the new wheelchair accessible vegetable bins in the shelters backyard.

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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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The estuarine habitat at the mouth of Manzanita Creek, where it flows into Little Manzanita Bay.

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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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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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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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Hudson, a new arrival at Toni’s Ponies, comes over to say hello.

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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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Formerly Kingston House, the venue has since changed its name to Anker.

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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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Dr. Gib Morrow has announced his resignation as health officer of the Kitsap Public Health District.

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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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Volunteers and local business owners help spruce up downtown Port Orchard.

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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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Cyra Jane, Stone Carver Symposium director and sculptor, works with a marble statuette while she has downtime.

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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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The recently refurbished Roxy Theatre is located in the center of Quincy Square in downtown Bremerton.

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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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Greg Wheeler

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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…