IN OLYMPIA
26th LD lawmaker reelected chair of Higher Education and Workforce Development Committee
Initial unemployment claims leveled out somewhat in the final full week of November, but remained higher than the weeks before the governor’s office reimplemented COVID-19… Continue reading
PORT ORCHARD
Nostalgic candies and seasonal fudge smells are part of store’s alluring treats
PORT ORCHARD
Business says it is taking ‘extensive measures’ to keep store safe for employees, shoppers
As one of the four charities that receive funds from the Poulsbo Lions Club Bellringer Campaign, ShareNet spends most of that money on food purchases… Continue reading
SOUTH KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT
Operations replacement levy would remain at $2.50 per $1,000 of assessed value
At the request of Kitsap County, Poulsbo City Hall will be converting its parking garage into a temporary COVID-19 testing site. The county had originally… Continue reading
The bad news is COVID-19 rates have continued to increase in Kitsap County heading into the final month of 2020; the good news is a… Continue reading
Washington state is launching a smartphone app designed to let users know if they have been in close proximity to a person who has tested… Continue reading
The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe reported Dec. 1 that at least 13 community members had tested positive for COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday gatherings. On its… Continue reading
KPHD and hospital officials are urging action to prevent strain on the healthcare system.
PORT ORCHARD
… and Santa will visit downtown Port Orchard location later in December
South Kitsap community is stepping up to help, Hardison says
The city has approved the final plat for Poulsbo Meadows, the newest single-family housing subdivision located on the east side of city limits. Poulsbo Meadows… Continue reading
Like most things, COVID-19 has raised havoc on the Poulsbo Parks Department. Heading into the last month of the year, the department has lost $300,000… Continue reading
Unsurprisingly, initial regular unemployment claims skyrocketed during the week of Nov. 15-21, the first week during which restrictions on businesses were reimplemented in Washington. There… Continue reading
On Monday, the Kitsap County Health District confirmed 50 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total of positive tests to 2,476 since March. South… Continue reading
Men are still at large; warrants issued for their arrest
Gingerbread House Parties, Wintergarden, Holiday Loop among events
PORT ORCHARD
Investigators found no evidence of criminal intent by corrections officers