Photo courtesy of the Bainbridge Island School District | Construction began on the new Captain Johnson Blakely Elementary, in March 2018.

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Final change order approved for Blakely Elementary replacement project

Project budget total slated for nearly $45 million

County Commissioners approve policy plan for affordable housing program funding

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County Commissioners approve policy plan for affordable housing program funding

Eligible recipients can apply starting July 2

Law enforcement increase patrols to curb boating under the influence

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Law enforcement increase patrols to curb boating under the influence

Boaters will see an increase in patrols on fresh and marine waters across the state from July 3-5.

Kitsap Phase 3 application placed on hold until July 9

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Kitsap Phase 3 application placed on hold until July 9

Kitsap County’s application to move on to phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” program has been…

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Poulsbo council to discuss Summer Fair, Fjord Drive, CARES grants Wednesday evening

Mayor Becky Erickson will seek city council approval Wednesday evening to establish the Poulsbo Cares Grant Program and…

Lawmakers thought Inslee’s veto went too far; they were right

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Lawmakers thought Inslee’s veto went too far; they were right

Governor knew vetoing a single sentence in roads budget was unusual, a judge ruled it wasn’t legal

Blood donors needed as northwest faces shortages

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Blood donors needed as northwest faces shortages

It’s not unusual for blood to be in short supply in the summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic still…

Kitsap County legal notices | June 26, 2020

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Kitsap County legal notices | June 26, 2020

Kitsap County legal notices for the week of June 26, 2020

11 new COVID-19 cases reported by health district Tuesday

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11 new COVID-19 cases reported by health district Tuesday

Countywide total currently sits at 235

Law enforcement agencies state they cannot detain, cite or arrest violators of mask order

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Law enforcement agencies state they cannot detain, cite or arrest violators of mask order

Both agencies cite Gov. Inslee’s statewide mask mandate as a “public health and safety measure.”

Poulsbo Police Chief announces retirement from law enforcement

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Poulsbo Police Chief announces retirement from law enforcement

Poulsbo Police Chief Dan Schoonmaker announced Monday that he would be retiring from law enforcement after more than…

224 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kitsap County

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224 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kitsap County

June sees the highest number of cases added since March

WSF advises riders limit usage to ‘essential purposes’

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WSF advises riders limit usage to ‘essential purposes’

Washington State Ferries recently advised all riders to limit travel on ferries to essential purposes only, and to…

Hangar construction at Bremerton airport to begin this year

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Hangar construction at Bremerton airport to begin this year

New hangar construction will begin this year at Bremerton National Airport, said Port of Bremerton officials in a…

State hits pause button on counties moving into phase 4

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State hits pause button on counties moving into phase 4

Kitsap’s application to move to phase 3 should not be affected

Initial unemployment claims up slightly in Kitsap

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Initial unemployment claims up slightly in Kitsap

Initial unemployment claims are up slightly both in Kitsap County and statewide as some areas of Washington are…

A sweet new treat: Pleasant Beach Donuts thrives despite pandemic

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A sweet new treat: Pleasant Beach Donuts thrives despite pandemic

Bainbridge Island’s only donut-devoted shop recently opened for business mid-pandemic

Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through July

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Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through July

Extension aims to limit spread of COVID-19 in the county

Navy seeks third-party developers for energy generation system

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Navy seeks third-party developers for energy generation system

Project includes up to 10 acres at NBK-Bremerton and up to 95 acres at NBK-Bangor

Seeking diversity, city council to forego appointment process for planning commission seat

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Seeking diversity, city council to forego appointment process for planning commission seat

Process or progress? That was the question at least for the members of the Bainbridge Island City Council…