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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…

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A Kitsap Transit fast ferry departs from downtown Seattle.

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KT at risk of losing funds if fast ferry isn’t hybrid or diesel

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners learned about possible changes to federal funding previously approved for an electric…

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The North Kitsap Vikings practice in Poulsbo April 9.

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NK looks to capture state title after close calls the past few years

After falling short in the state championship game last year, the North Kitsap boys soccer team is currently…

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2026 Kitsap Outstanding Educators: (left to right) Stephanie Bennett, Sean Eaton, Honora Gerbeck, Lianne Ling, Dorothy Webb, Skadi Green, Joy Heinze, Jenny Sage-Degnin, Jacob Ooley, Shana Chin, Ilene Bothwell, Alyssa Quinlivan, Margaret Nerison, Lauren Moon, Mary Van Eaton, and Shelby-Real-Dunlap.

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Kitsap educators honored as ‘outstanding’ at awards ceremony

Cheers, laughter, hugs, and flowers greeted 15 Kitsap County educators recognized as “Outstanding” at an awards ceremony and…

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Dogs that were rescued from the hoarding situation are now available for adoption.

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Dogs taken from hoarding situation up for adoption at KHS

Nearly three weeks after Kitsap Humane Society and the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office responded to a hoarding situation…

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Parent Katie Osantowski speaks as part of public comment at the health district board’s April 7 meeting.

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KPHD board, community show concern over planned SMMC clinic closure

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received a presentation by St. Michael Medical Center staff April 7 regarding…

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The pod of orcas was originally unidentified and assumed to be coming from Alaska.

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Orca sightings span across Kitsap waters

In the past few weeks, you may have seen fellow Bainbridge Islanders driving with binoculars in hand, running…

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The florist moved to Olalla 10 years ago, beginning her flower farm in 2022.

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Nurse’s full-circle journey to creating Olalla flower farm

Imagine you wake up, your eyelids feel light as you lift them to see dew from overnight hugging…

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The birds are located in the trees near Bethel Avenue and Bay Street.

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A sign of spring – Great Blue Heron colony back in Port Orchard

Port Orchard locals know when spring has arrived due to the screechy symphony of the Great Blue Heron…