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6th District’s U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA) in her Washington, D.C. office.

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Randall’s first Congress term much different than state legislature

Kitsap News Group sent freelance reporter Mike De Felice to Washington, D.C., to spend a week with the…

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Election drop box in Kitsap County.

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Most incumbents file for Kitsap election races

Candidate filing week has come and gone, and many incumbents and challengers submitted their names for the numerous…

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Hood Canal Bridge

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Series of overnight Hood Canal Bridge closures slated this month

Travelers who use the Hood Canal Bridge should prepare for a series of overnight closures in May.

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Suspect claims fatal shooting at Waterman Dock was an accident

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatal shooting that occurred at the Waterman Dock in Port…

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The dispenser in Kingston that will deliver ferry boarding passes for drivers.

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Testing for vehicle boarding process to begin at Kingston terminal

Full use of the system starts in June

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Malcolm DeWalt IV on the sidelines during an Akron Zips game.

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Olympic graduate signs with Falcons as undrafted free agent

2020 Olympic High School graduate Malcolm DeWalt IV signed with the Atlanta Falcons April 25 as an undrafted…

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An outline showing what phase 1 of the PERC project will include.

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Construction begins on phase 1 of Poulsbo Events & Recreation Center

After years of planning, the groundbreaking for phase 1 of the Poulsbo Events and Recreation Center (PERC) took…

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Longtime Port Orchard car dealership Dick Vlist Motors closed March 31.

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Longtime Port Orchard car dealership with deep community ties closes

After more than five decades as a fixture in Port Orchard, Dick Vlist Motors has officially closed its…

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The Healthcare Career Expo took place in late April at Olympic College.

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Over 250 students participate in OC’s Healthcare Career Expo

In late April, Kitsap-area high school students traded their typical school day for a hands-on exploration of careers…

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Donald Petty’s military vest shows all the different submarines he was stationed on during his career.

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Local Vietnam veteran to receive Honor Flight in May

Local Vietnam War veteran Donald Petty, 82, will receive an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. May 9, where…

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Deputy Rob Corn of the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a car backing off the roadway in Bremerton. The driver was arrested for DUI.

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KCSO ride-along showcases DUI enforcement, arrest process

Getting handcuffed, having fingerprints and a mug shot taken, and being booked into jail can happen if you…

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A close-up of camera work.

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OC Film School provides plenty of pathways for aspiring students

Lights, camera, action!

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First responders at the scene of the collision near Port Orchard.

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KCSO: man killed after being hit by truck near Port Orchard

A 41-year-old Port Orchard man is dead after being hit by a truck near the intersection of Bethel…

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The Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard.

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14 inmate fatalities reported at Kitsap Jail in last 10 years

On April 2, the Kitsap County Medical Examiner identified 36-year-old Port Orchard resident Anthony Lafromboisa as the inmate…

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The Daffodil Royal Court rolls through the Fathoms O’ Fun Parade in Port Orchard in June 2025.

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Fathoms O’ Fun Festival seeks community funding to continue events

What does the Fathoms O’ Fun Festival mean to you? Do you enjoy the fireworks in Sinclair Inlet…

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The entrance to Escape Gallery in Poulsbo.

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Local artists open new ‘Escape Gallery’ in Poulsbo

The term “escape artist” takes on a whole new meaning at Kitsap County’s newest escape room.

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Viking starting pitcher Charizma Fake throws a pitch in a 3-1 NK home win over Port Angeles April 17.

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Fake’s complete game puts NK at top of league standings

Viking junior Charizma Fake dominated on the mound and chipped in at the plate as well in North…

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The project will nearly double the capacity of the previous child development facility.

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Bangor Child Development Center ahead of schedule, nears completion

Ribbon-cutting planned for summer

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Ferries in Seattle’s Elliott Bay.

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WSF releases service plan for ridership increase during World Cup

Washington State Ferries has outlined a new service contingency plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which has…

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Shellfish harvesting closed around Kitsap waterways

Shellfish harvesting is closed in Liberty Bay, Dyes Inlet, Port Washington Narrows and Sinclair Inlet due to high…