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WSU marching band features students from Kitsap
When the Washington State University Cougar Marching Band took to the football field at the school’s bowl game…
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PO mayor discusses infrastructure priorities for 2026
Some traffic headaches but an improved gateway to Port Orchard’s downtown on Bay Street are slated in 2026,…
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Seattle/Bremerton route on 1-boat service after damage to Walla Walla
Washington State Ferries’ Bremerton-Seattle route will be on one-boat service until further notice after damage to a propeller…
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9-unit affordable housing project in Manette now complete
A new $5.7 million affordable housing project in Manette that began funding in 2022 was officially completed Dec.…
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Alternatives proposed for Gorst transportation improvements
An $82.5 million project for transportation improvements in the Gorst area is currently in the planning and design…
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Bridge replacement work at SK’s Harper Estuary set for June
Kitsap County has awarded the construction contract for the $9.296 million bridge replacement project at South Kitsap’s Harper…
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Kitsap Best of the Best results revealed
Kitsap Daily News and The Bainbridge Island Review are proud to announce our readers’ choices for the best…
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Driver suffers medical emergency, crashes into coffee shop in Gorst
4 people were injured and taken to the hospital
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Kitsap County extends hiring freeze until July 2026
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners voted Dec. 22 to extend the county’s hiring freeze until the summer,…
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Kitsap organizations assessing forest health by recording birds
If you’re out walking in the forested areas of Kitsap County, tread lightly and speak softly — there…
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New permanent site for PO performance nonprofit in the works
The Western Washington Center for the Arts in Port Orchard is continuing to engage the community through performances…
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POFC joins Evergreen Premier League ahead of 2026 season
Port Orchard FC is set to join the Evergreen Premier League of Washington in 2026 after being a…
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Erickson bids farewell as Poulsbo’s longest-serving mayor
Longtime Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson bid farewell at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting following 16 years of…
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Poulsbo approves fireworks ban; goes into effect in a year
The Poulsbo City Council passed an ordinance at its Dec. 17 meeting to ban the sale, possession and…
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Knights handle Spartans in Olympic League basketball showdown
The Bremerton Knights (5-0, 4-0 in Olympic League) remain undefeated to start the season, beating the Bainbridge Spartans…
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Mabel the duck is Port Orchard’s newest sensation
What began as a curious white object in the grass of a Port Orchard yard has turned into…
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Kitsap launches Point No Point study on stormwater, flooding concerns
Kitsap County Public Works Stormwater Division has launched a yearlong study to better understand stormwater and flooding concerns…
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New 74-bed patient tower opens at St. Michael Medical Center
St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale has opened a new 74-bed patient tower, which aims to provide additional…
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Despite challenges, Kitsap County approves $650 million budget
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 budget at $650 million at its Dec. 8 meeting,…
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New hybrid ER/urgent care clinic opens in Port Orchard
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has expanded its presence in Kitsap County with the opening of a new hybrid…