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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…

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The Anderson Parkway parking lot near the Poulsbo waterfront.

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Poulsbo Council approves paid parking in Anderson Parkway

Could be implemented as soon as June 1

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Spartan midfielder Elias Dugan pursues the ball, along with Vikings Nolan Bond and Spencer Nelson, in a 2-0 Bainbridge win over North Kitsap April 14 in Poulsbo.

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Bainbridge edges NK with 2nd half goals, stays atop league standings

The Bainbridge Spartans (7-0, 6-0 in Olympic League) got a little bit of revenge for last year’s loss…

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The Planned Parenthood sign in Bremerton.

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New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood

On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion…

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Community members attended a meeting April 13 at the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch to discuss the upcoming pediatric rehabilitation clinic closure at St. Michael Medical Center.

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Despite community concern, St. Michael’s holds firm on clinic closure

Roughly 30 people filed into the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch April 13 to discuss concerns and impacts…

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The Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck.

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Family with BI roots donates land to conserve Seabeck estuary

Great Peninsula Conservancy recently announced the protection of the entire Little Beef Creek estuary near Seabeck, fulfilling one…

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The Jorgen Nelson clock on 4th Street in Bremerton.

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A look at the history of vintage clocks around Kitsap

As smartphones display the time at a glance and wrist watches readily show the passing minutes, one question…