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Timoteo Butler, left, Indie Becker, and Sofia Butler of Catalyst Public Schools explore the anatomy of a salmon.

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Ospry Club helps students take flight as conservationists

Every Tuesday afternoon, a group of middle school students in Bremerton trade classrooms for the outdoors, immersing themselves…

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Over 2,000 community members showed up in downtown Poulsbo April 5 to protest against the Trump administration.

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Over 2,000 participate in anti-Trump protest in downtown Poulsbo

Protests took place around Kitsap and across the country April 5

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Courts were full during Pickleball Kingdom’s opening weekend in Poulsbo.

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New indoor pickleball facility opens in Poulsbo

Pickleball Kingdom, the world’s largest indoor pickleball entity, held its grand opening in Poulsbo the weekend of April…

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The grand opening for Sherry’s Country Caffe & Bakery is April 12.

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Local bringing fresh start to cafe through business merger

Sherry Jones, a Kitsap County culinary veteran, has merged her business with Nostalgia House Bakery to create a…

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A rendering of the new playground to be constructed at Gordon Elementary this summer.

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New ADA playground to be built at Gordon Elementary this summer

$90,000 for emergency repairs to heating line at NKHS

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Kitsap County’s Department of Emergency Management’s new emergency operations center is located near Bremerton National Airport. During a local disaster the center will be the headquarters for government and service providers to brainstorm and devise a coordinated effort to deal with the emergency.

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Kitsap County opens new EOC near Bremerton airport

Imagine that in July, a heat wave strikes Kitsap County and temperatures soar to over 100 degrees for…

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During peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Community cats cluster in areas where food and shelter are available.

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Trap-Neuter-Return program controls cat population

In Kitsap County, an increase of cats roaming neighborhoods, alleyways and business districts contributes to overpopulation that can…

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Poulsbo City Hall

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Paid parking in parts of downtown Poulsbo in ‘26

Following years of discussion about finding solutions to downtown parking, the Poulsbo City Council March 19 approved to…

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The new Suquamish Tribal Council (left to right): Council Member Luther “Jay” Mills Jr., Secretary Irene Carper, Vice Chair Josh Bagley, Chairman Leonard Forsman, Treasurer Andrew George, Council Member Azure Boure, and Council Member Lorilee Morsette.

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Suquamish elects vice chair, treasurer to Tribal Council

The Suquamish Tribe elected two of its citizens to Tribal Council at the annual General Council meeting March…

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‘Louder is Better’ by Kylie Brown

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SK students advance to state art show, win CWU scholarships

Kristie Cruz and Joslyn Cobb from South Kitsap High School have been selected to advance to state in…

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Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman is retiring April 7 after 31 years.

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Longtime Poulsbo Municipal Court judge retiring after 31 years

Poulsbo Municipal Court judge Jeff Tolman will be retiring April 7 following 31 years on the job.

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The hydroponic garden includes pothos, monstera, and snake plants.

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Hydroponic Garden at new bakery turns challenges into green success

At Silverdale’s Bee Hill Bakery, a thriving hydroponic garden wall filled with pothos, monstera and snake plants adds…

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30-day warning period for speeders near Poulsbo Elementary

The city of Poulsbo’s new Automated Traffic Safety Program 30-day warning period began March 12 and will be…

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Danko’s creative process starts with sketches and photography before transferring them to canvas or wood panels.

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Port Orchard artist blends nostalgia, pop culture in paintings

For Jimmy Danko, play isn’t just a childhood memory—it’s a creative force. The Port Orchard-based artist transforms nostalgia,…

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Washington State Ferries will be restored to full-service by summer.

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WSF ferry service to be fully restored by summer

Bremerton-Seattle route will be back to two-boat service

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Bremerton celebrates winning the 2A state boys basketball championship March 8 in Yakima.

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Davis’ 34 points leads Bremerton to state basketball title

The No. 3 seed Bremerton Knights had one goal in mind this year and they made that a…

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Rep. Greg Nance, D-Bainbridge, answers a question during a town hall meeting in Bremerton.

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Lawmakers propose $50 million for passenger ferries

Missed doctor appointments. Hours-long delays. Students unable to get to school. Those are just a few of the…

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Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive

There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese

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KCSO: weapon law violations at 10-year high in ‘24

If you are a victim of crime in Kitsap County, it’s getting more and more likely that a…

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Woman killed, estranged husband arrested in Kingston

The man who allegedly stabbed his wife to death in Kingston Feb. 27 tried to kill himself hours…