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Flooding occurred at Point No Point in Hansville in 2022.

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Kitsap launches Point No Point study on stormwater, flooding concerns

Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division has launched a yearlong study to better understand stormwater and flooding concerns…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower.

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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center

St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…

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Kitsap County Superior Court in Port Orchard.

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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…

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The new hybrid emergency department and urgent care clinic in Port Orchard is located at 450 South Kitsap Blvd.

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New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has expanded its presence in Kitsap County with the opening of a new hybrid…

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Lone Star Donuts opened its newest location inside the mall Oct. 21.

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New tenants signal revitalization at Town Square Port Orchard

A year after embarking on a major redevelopment effort, Town Square Port Orchard is entering a new chapter…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Dedicated space for people to sleep in their cars proposed in Poulsbo

Project is contingent on City Council approval

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Knight Jalen Davis scored a school record 51 points in a 94-42 Bremerton home win over the South Kitsap Wolves Dec. 2.

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Davis drops 51 points in Bremerton’s opening win against SK

Jalen Davis’ 51 points, a school record, led the Bremerton Knights to their first win of the season,…

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A small case filled with hand grenades and other types of explosive devices was found in an Olalla residence Dec. 1.

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KCSO: grenades, other explosives found at Olalla residence

A small case filled with what appear to be live hand grenades and other types of explosive devices…

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Lovely stands ready to help at her daytime home - the Kitsap County courthouse.

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Kitsap courthouse dog provides comfort in rather stressful situations

With a wet nose, gentle personality and wagging tail, Lovely is a frequent visitor to the Kitsap County…

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Central Kitsap School District’s school resource officer, Deputy Arianna Sivonda, of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office.

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From safety to listening, CK SRO on hand for variety of school needs

Police officers are assigned to work in several schools in Kitsap County. The fully commissioned officers go by…

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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant

A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…

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The lighting of a 25-foot Noble fir Christmas tree brought families together at Quincy Square’s Winter Fest Nov. 29.

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Winter Fest lights up Quincy Square with tree lighting, Santa’s arrival

Bremerton’s Quincy Square drew families downtown as Winter Fest brought live performances, holiday shopping and the lighting of…

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Every machine in the arcade carries a different prize.

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New Tokyo-style clawcade opens in Silverdale

Winner Every Time Clawcade, a new Tokyo-style claw arcade in Silverdale, is bringing a different kind of family…

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The Crosspoint Christian Wildcats celebrate Brooke Berens’ goal in a 1-0 win over the Freeman Scotties in the 1B/2B girls soccer state championship Nov. 22 in Tumwater.

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Crosspoint girls soccer wins state title, 4th in school history

Crosspoint Christian School in Bremerton recently won the 1B/2B girls soccer state championship, beating the Freeman Scotties 1-0…

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If the NKSD capital levy passes, Pearson Elementary would be rebuilt on-site.

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NKSD adding 6-year, $95.7 million renewal capital levy to Feb. ballot

Voters will also decide on replacement EP&O levy in upcoming election

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Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76, located at 19145 Viking Avenue NW, opened for service Nov. 22.

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New Poulsbo fire station opens, to serve Keyport/Scandia area

Poulsbo Fire Department’s Station 76 received its first emergency response tones from Kitsap 911 at 3:08 p.m. Nov.…

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SK High incident results in student suffering serious injury

Many South Kitsap High School students walked out of class Nov. 25 to protest what they describe as…

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In 2022, the Bremerton Salvation Army bought Monica’s Social Club, an adjacent property, to extend services to the community in the future.

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Salvation Army’s Hope Market plans to break ground early next year

The Salvation Army Bremerton is moving forward with a $2.2 million effort to build Hope Market, a dignity-based…

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Canned and dry goods were given out at the community-led Thanksgiving festival Nov. 22 at Port Orchard’s RoqN Pilates Studio.

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Over 100 turkeys given out at community-led Thanksgiving festival

Operation Kitsap Cares, a community-led Thanksgiving festival created in response to the recent federal government shutdown, drew a…

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Washington State Department of Ecology placed absorbent water booms near the Port of Bremerton boat launch to capture and absorb any fuel material reaching the inlet.

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Port Orchard fuel sheen incident traced to private property

The city of Port Orchard says it has responded to a fuel sheen discovered Nov. 14 in the…