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The fleet of mobile offices has expanded in recent years, with two large 40-foot trucks and six smaller 30-foot units now in operation across the state.

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DSHS brings services directly to those who need them

1 mobile office will be in Poulsbo Jan. 15

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A Navy optometrist administers a slit lamp eye exam, a routine procedure that is difficult to obtain for United members in Kitsap County.

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Kitsap could lose last hospital in United negotiations

Patients are finding themselves in a care desert

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Javier Silva pictured at the 10th Annual Coffee Oasis Gala with his artwork.

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At-risk youth learn how to avoid gang life

Javier “Spanky” Silva uses many of his tragic gang-life experiences to guide at-risk youth statewide in a program…

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Bremerton police Sgt. Jason Vertefeuille is helping all law enforcement in Kitsap County reduce the number of stolen vehicles.

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Places, vehicles to avoid if you don’t want them stolen

Here are some tips, too, but none are foolproof

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Ex-Kitsap commissioner 1st Poulsbo city administrator

His new role begins Jan. 16

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Brian MacWhorter picks corn from his patch at Suyematsu Farm.

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How BI, Vashon are handling ag history

Farmland is precious on an island. So how do you honor history while making use of such a…

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Sgt. Jason Vertefeuille of the Bremerton Police Department pours over reports of stolen vehicles in Kitsap County and looks for trends. His work has dramatically reduced the number of such thefts.

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Huge reduction in number of cars stolen in Kitsap County

First in a series

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The suspect was arrested Dec. 10.

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Suspect arrested for allegedly vandalizing Public Works project

August incident caused more than $1 million in damages, delays

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Navy coach Jason Henderson from Naval Station Everett certifies his team’s 2-0 victory over Army at Lumen Field by planting a kiss of the trophy.

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Navy pulls out defensive thriller against Army at Lumen Field

Navy country knows the mantra by heart: Beat Army!

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The Pacific Building homeless shelter is expected to open by year’s end.

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A peek into new 75-bed homeless shelter in Port Orchard

Facility slated to open by year’s end

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Marcus Whitman and Cedar Heights middle school choirs performed at Holiday on the Bay Dec. 7.

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Port Orchard delivers festive ‘Holiday on the Bay’

Residents and visitors gathered at the waterfront Dec. 7 for Port Orchard’s annual Holiday on the Bay celebration,…

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Dave Snyder, left, held a variety of occupations at North Kitsap High School, including defensive coordinator, assistant coach for girls flag football, and head track and field coach.

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Late NK coach, 4-time state champ lead Hall of Fame class

The Kitsap Athletic Roundtable’s 2024 Hall of Fame class has been announced, the latest round of soon-to-be inductees…

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Cars pass through the new roundabout at the intersection of West Port Madison Road and Highway 305.

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BI roundabouts among priciest DOT projects in county

The state Department of Transportation declared two roundabout projects on Bainbridge Island completed Nov. 27, ending construction that…

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Glenn Baker is responsible for taking Meatball on her morning walks around the grounds of the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil in Port Orchard.

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Veterans fostering older dogs a win-win-win

Meatball is getting plenty of attention from seniors at the Washington Veterans Home - Retsil. The white pit-mix…

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Local artist Kim Drew stands next to some of his artwork at the Village Green Community Center in Kingston, which will be on display through Dec. 26.

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Local artist’s illustrious career of work on display in Kingston

Kim Drew of Kingston, who has had an illustrious career working for publications ranging from The New York…

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The building was constructed in 1903 and has seen many businesses come and go over the years.

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Keyport community seeks replacement for store, diner that closed

The Keyport Mercantile & Diner, a popular small-town business for many locals since it opened in 2007, recently…

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Fallen trees and a snapped electrical pole along this stretch of Silverdale Way NW caused power to go out for approximately 1,300 Kitsap County residents.

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Downed trees, power lines wreak havoc in Kitsap County

Trees and power poles-lines down, along with power outages, caused some schools and roads in Kitsap County to…

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A HEART team member clearing out an encampment in Kitsap County.

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HEART team’s hands-on-approach transforms homeless crisis

Two years ago, a team with a simple yet bold mission set out to address homelessness in Kitsap…

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Community members take KHS dogs out for a walk through the ‘Barks and Recs’ program.

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‘Barks and Rec’ program strengthens community bonds

Picture this: a sunny day, a leash in hand, and an eager shelter dog by your side.