North Kitsap briefs

May 17, 2023 1:30 am
Big cracks in the middle of Washington Boulevard in downtown Kingston before work was done. Kitsap Public Works courtesy photo

Kingston award

The American Public Works Association Washington Chapter recently announced that Kitsap County Public Works earned one of seven APWA’s 2023 Public Works Project of the Year Awards.

The award was in the Disaster or Emergency category, less than $5 million division, for the Washington Boulevard Landslide Stabilization Project in downtown Kingston.

It constructed a horizontal drain system, stormwater improvements and mechanically stabilized earth slope to stabilize a stretch of historically unstable roadway that serves as the sole access to services for 22 homes.

Winning infrastructure projects are publicly owned and promote excellence in construction, management and administration, a news release states. The awards recognize the alliance between the managing agency, the contractor, the consultant, and their cooperative achievements for the good of their communities.

PAWS fundraiser

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap will host the “Diamonds Are FURever” Gala Fundraiser June 3 from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino.

Proceeds pay for PAWSBINK programs including adoption services, veterinary financial aid, and spay/neuter assistance.

Attendees will enjoy appetizers and drinks, a silent auction, entertainment and a three-course dinner.

Tickets for $150 each are available at pawsbink.org/paws-gala/.

’Arrive Alive’

State Patrol conducted a High Visibility Enforcement “Arrive Alive” emphasis May 5 in an effort to reduce serious injury and fatal collisions, as well as deter crime.

Total contacts in the 24 hours from 6 a.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday by Kitsap and Grays Harbor officers were 308 with 220 speeding, 12 seat belt violations, 10 electronic device violations, seven collisions, eight alcohol and four drug DUIs, one vehicular assault, one assault hit and run.

The first four months of this year, troopers have investigated 10,200 collisions statewide, 177 with serious injuries and 64 fatal. While there were almost 400 more collisions by this time last year, there were also 187 serious injuries and 95 fatal.