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A car drives by some of the buildings that will come down.

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Several ‘aging’ buildings on PO waterfront to be demolished

In a move that represents a new chapter for the Port Orchard waterfront, CEO Jim Rothlin announced the…

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A ventilator tube is prepared to funnel dust out of the enclosed space when renovation begins.

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Parks looks at renaming BIRC after retiring Lande

Parks is looking at renaming the Bainbridge Island Recreation Center after retiring executive director Terry Lande, just as…

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Dan Stamm, right, at the Back to the Bond Sanctuary Farm.

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Despite cancer diagnosis, couple continues to care for abandoned animals

Ashley and Dan Stamm, an active duty Navy submariner with 18 years of service, have dedicated their lives…

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Bainbridge senior Adrian Ayling goes in for a tackle against a scrambling Olympic quarterback Antonio Castorena.

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Controversial scoop and score propels Bainbridge to win over Olympic

The Olympic Trojans felt they were poised to put a major dent in any remaining hopes of a…

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John Van Dyke.

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BI man’s trek to find out what’s wrong with us

Living in Seattle, John Van Dyke knew he lived in a “blue bubble.”

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Results are in for Best of Central Kitsap

The results are in for the 2024 Best of Central Kitsap!

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A scientific diver collects sediment samples in a healthy eelgrass bed for future chemical, physical and taxonomic analyses.

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Eelgrass at BI Superfund site: to restore or not restore?

Eelgrass, a humble aquatic flowering plant that recently made headlines for its newfound ability to cut down dangerous…

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Cell phone caddies are placed in some rooms so students won’t be tempted to use them.

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Kitsap schools dial up restrictions on cell phone use

Students using cell phones at school – whether to watch YouTube videos, scroll Instagram or vibe on TikTok…

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Alice Smith just cannot get enough laps in on this therapy trike.

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Bicycle built for 2 perfect for those with mobility issues

A bicycle built for two is good, but a tricycle or handcycle may be even better.

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Bail $1 million for man charged with killing woman with steel pipe

First-responders could not save a woman who was still breathing despite being hit multiple times over the head…

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Heidi Stephens, who grew up in Poulsbo and now lives on Bainbridge Island, was recently crowned Mrs. American.

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Kitsap women crowned Mrs. American following long pageantry hiatus

She will compete at Mrs. World competition in January

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Ken Perlman, left, and Peter Langston strum a tune on their banjos.

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Lot more than ‘Dueling banjos’ at this popular SK camp

Ken Perlman was one of those musicians who had a habit of bringing his instrument wherever he went.…

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‘Best of’ results in for NK, SK

The results are in for the 2024 Best of North Kitsap and South Kitsap!

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Norm Gordon, right, meets with the book club in 2023 to offer insight on his brother Richard.

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Student-led effort leads to picture-book about local astronaut

The Gordon Elementary Book Club recently published a picture book about acclaimed local astronaut Richard Gordon, whom the…

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Still under construction is the Pacific Building shelter on SE Mile Hill Drive in Port Orchard.

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New-style homeless shelter opening in PO

People are already being lined up to reside in Port Orchard’s homeless shelter slated to open Nov. 4.

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‘It’s crushing sometimes’: BAC will close for good in January

After 76 years of artist exhibitions, advocacy for the arts in local government and dozens of free programs,…

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A few large piles of creosote-contaminated dirt frame the future view from Pritchard Park, while a ferry arrives in Bainbridge.

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BI Superfund site gets funds to spur cleanup

Pritchard Park may have some unbeatable views sooner than expected, thanks to new federal funding — they just…

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Jail boss Penelope Sapp likes that the re-entry program gives inmates a chance to turn their lives around.

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Jail program says, We don’t want you back

Soon after the iron door clangs shut to lock an inmate into the Kitsap County jail, the detainee…

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James Crawford served just one academic year as superintendent of the Bremerton School District.

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Bremerton superintendent terminated after just one year

Emails read without consent; intimidation cited in investigation

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Kingston fast ferry service returned to reduced service Aug. 31 after sailings were canceled multiple days due to boat shortages.

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Kingston fast ferry sailings resume; operating at reduced service

The Kingston fast ferry will temporarily operate at a reduced level of service with the Rich Passage 1…