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State grant provides free KT bus, foot ferry service for OC students

Starts in 2026-27 school year

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Stage one outdoor burn ban in Kitsap goes into effect June 22

A stage one outdoor burn ban goes into effect at 8 a.m. June 22 in Kitsap County, the…

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Nominations begin for the Best of NK, CK, SK

It’s time to nominate your favorite people, businesses, organizations, and local places online for the Best of North,…

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Fans cheer on the USA’s opening World Cup win over Paraguay June 12 at Quincy Square’s Fan Zone in Bremerton.

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Fans enjoy USA’s World Cup win at Quincy Square’s first watch party

Bremerton’s Quincy Square hosted its first FIFA World Cup Fan Zone watch party June 12, where a crowd…

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Givens Community Center.

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Kitsap to sell SK’s Givens Community Center in 2027

Kitsap County is planning to sell the Givens Community Center building in Port Orchard during the summer of…

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Poulsbo police chief Ron Harding.

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Poulsbo’s pre-arrest diversion program showing early success

Some people suspected of low-level crimes are able to avoid becoming entangled in the criminal justice system through…

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The Kitsap County Administration Building and Courthouse.

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Preliminary AI policy reviewed by Kitsap County Commissioners

In late May, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners reviewed a preliminary policy regarding the use of artificial…

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Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese.

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Sheriff Gese, 4 KCSO leadership members resigning June 26

Process underway to appoint interim sheriff

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First responders at the scene of the collision at Beach Drive north of Wynn Jones Road in Port Orchard the morning of June 6.

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KCSO: teenager killed after single-vehicle collision in Port Orchard

Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle collision in Port Orchard that killed a teenager during the…

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This image shows a completed project where crews rehabilitated the creek, which helps create more natural conditions.

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Traffic impacts coming to Highway 16 for fish passage work

People who use Highway 16 near Old Clifton Road/Tremont Street in Port Orchard will soon see shifted lanes…

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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VMFH appoints Melton as Puget Sound Market president

He will remain SMMC president until a replacement is named

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PO Farmers Market expanding this summer with new Wednesday offering

The Port Orchard Farmers Market is expanding its reach this summer, with the addition of a new Wednesday…

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Mana Voss of Central Kitsap reacts after winning the state title in the 3A boys 1600 meter event at Mount Tahoma High School.

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Kitsap athletes claim state track and field titles

The 4A/3A/2A Washington State Track and Field Championships at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma (May 28–30) delivered…

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The two parking lots at Heritage Bank that will be used for public purposes.

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Heritage Bank lots in PO to be used for public parking, food trucks

The Port Orchard City Council approved at its May 26 meeting for Mayor Rob Putaansuu to sign two…

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Cindy Townson, of Seabeck, (right) picks up pet food for her dogs, ‘Roxy’ and ‘Duke.’

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KHS pet food pantry critical during tough economic times

During the current challenging economic times, an increasing number of pet owners - unable to afford food for…

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Gary McVey

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McVey resigns from Poulsbo City Council, effective June 30

Poulsbo City Councilmember Gary McVey has submitted his resignation, effective June 30, following six years in the role,…

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF reports staffing improvements for deck, engine employees

Washington State Ferries held its second community meeting of the year May 26, which included updates on workforce…

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A map shows the detour for the project.

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Months-long closure of Sedgwick Road/Hwy 160 starts June 13

New bridge over Salmonberry Creek being constructed

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Dedication ceremony guests line up to get a close-up view of the Pacific Northwest Peace Pagoda May 23.

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Buddhist peace pagoda near Bangor now complete

A Buddha, carved from limestone, stands as the centerpiece of the Buddhist peace pagoda that was formally dedicated…

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NK Vikings Grady DeVries (left) and Rocco Targett (right) holding the state champs sign after winning their title match in boys doubles May 23 at the Nordstrom Tennis Center at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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NK doubles team pulls off comeback for the ages to win state title

The North Kitsap duo of Grady DeVries and Rocco Targett dug deep to earn the 2A tennis boys…