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Military vehicles roll through downtown Bremerton at the Armed Forces Day Parade May 17.

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Military honored at Armed Forces Day Parade in Bremerton

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(left to right) Amaya Lawrence, Lucy Guerechit, and Isabel Guerechit from the production “Wings of Naradia” in summer 2023.

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Trump administration cuts funding to Kitsap youth music program

A children’s classical music program in Suquamish is in jeopardy of cancelling its two-week summer camp this year…

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Frankie the tabby cat gazes out from a cubby at PAWS on Bainbridge Island.

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PAWS celebrates 50 years of community pet companionship

For 50 years, the pet services nonprofit Progressive Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS, has advocated for the responsible…

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Suspect dead following officer-involved shooting in Poulsbo

One person is dead after an incident involving the Poulsbo Police Department and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office May…

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Suquamish Tribe members participate in a march May 5 to bring awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous women and people.

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Suquamish, S’Klallam tribes conduct MMIW marches

Both the Suquamish and Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribes held marches May 5 to bring awareness to missing and…

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Miller Talley pictured with deputy Amy LaFontaine.

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Kitsap 11-year-old named Sheriff for a Day

Miller Talley from Central Kitsap has been selected as “Sheriff For a Day” by the Kitsap County Sheriff’s…

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A roundabout is planned at High School Road and Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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Hwy 305, High School Road roundabout proceeding as scheduled

Pre-design process begins this summer

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Some Kitsap incumbents don’t file for re-election

Filing week has officially come and gone, and many Kitsap candidates submitted their names for the numerous local…

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A rendering of the new facility, once completed.

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West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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Students were shown a hands-on demo by the Bremerton Fire Department at the healthcare camp.

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Healthcare camp gives Kitsap students a glimpse at medical careers

On a sunny spring morning, the Marvin Williams Recreation Center buzzed with activity as more than 250 Kitsap-area…

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Kathleen Smith tackled drug addiction and turned her life around after a stint in county homeless shelters. Today, she holds down two jobs and recently got her own place to live in Port Orchard.

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Homeless shelters help ex-drug addict turn her life around

Meth played a significant role in Kathleen Smith’s life. But, spending a year in county homeless shelters -…

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Participants walked through a mock teenage girl’s bedroom and were asked to identify over 70 items that could be indicators of risky behaviors or problems.

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‘Hidden in Plain Sight’ shows parents how to spot risky teen behaviors

A messy teen bedroom filled with school supplies, snacks and everyday clutter might not raise any red flags…

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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Graduates from Bainbridge are most likely to attend four-year colleges.

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What do you plan to do after graduation?

High school seniors around Kitsap County will soon be tossing graduation caps in the air, marking the end…

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99-year-old Ardis Morrow, front, and artist Jeff Oens stand next to the statue of Eli Creekmore at Rotary Morrow Community Park in Poulsbo April 19.

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New Poulsbo park honors local domestic violence advocate

Rotary Morrow Community Park, located off Noll Road in Poulsbo, held its grand opening April 19, offering a…

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Local and state agencies joined together April 13 to clean up litter along Highway 3 in Gorst.

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Agencies team up to clean up litter in Gorst

In a collaborative effort to fight roadside litter and promote environmental responsibility, multiple local and state agencies joined…

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Olympic College art professor Marie Weichman at the art wall.

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Graffiti a crime usually, but not on this wall

In unwanted areas, it’s cleaned up as fast as possible

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The church is located at 1003 5th Street in Bremerton.

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Historic Bremerton church reopens after major renovations

A historic Bremerton church built in 1910 has reopened its doors after extensive renovations, marking a new chapter…

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Shoppers at the market in 2024.

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Kingston vintage market back for more after successful first year

After a successful inaugural year of Storie Vintage Market in Kingston, founder and organizer Jill Cabral is set…

Marchers round the corner at Winslow Way and Madison Avenue, with police directing traffic.

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Over 1,000 on BI protest Trump administration

As voices rang out around the world calling for truth, justice and an end to the Trump administration,…