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Children play in a Kitsap County classroom.

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New Kitsap laws could help alleviate childcare crisis

Finding day care for young children in Kitsap County is challenging; providing that day care is even more…

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Will Grant dropped off 60 pizzas at Mary’s Place in South Lake Union Feb. 9, seen here with shelter staff.

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Acclaimed Kitsap pizza maker donates 80 pies to local organizations

All pies on Sourdough Willy.

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Kitsap Regional Library releases top reads of 2025

Kitsap Regional Library has released its list of the most popular books from 2025, and while it was…

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Rep. Greg Nance as he crosses the Mississippi River on his record-breaking run.

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Rep. Nance breaks another record with run along Mississippi River

Representative Greg Nance (D-Bainbridge Island) of the 23rd Legislative District broke another world record this fall, once again…

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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants

The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…

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A Swainson’s thrush perched on a branch in Western Washington.

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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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Kitsap, BI and more join lawsuit against Trump for STO grant

A paved, mostly flat path connecting Western Washington may be intended for everyone’s use, but it could cost…

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How Kitsap is holding up now that government shutdown has ended

Financial insecurity brought on by dysfunction at the national level has hit Kitsap County, but the community is…

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Deb Krishnadasan (left) and Michelle Caldier (right).

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Krishnadasan, Caldier square off for 26th District State Senator

South and Central Kitsap voters have a chance to weigh in on the tightest legislative race in the…

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Head teacher and founder, Calvin Frey, reads to students at Salsbury Park during summer camp.

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New Poulsbo outdoor preschool obtains ONB license

Calvin Frey, founder of Tender Leaves Outdoor Preschool in Poulsbo, wants to build the school he never had:…

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The estuarine habitat at the mouth of Manzanita Creek, where it flows into Little Manzanita Bay.

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Over $10 million in state grants awarded to Kitsap natural spaces

Environmental and outdoor recreation groups in Kitsap County received over $10 million in grants and sponsor matches from…

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A volunteer sorts carrots during a delivery to Helpline House.

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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts

Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.

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(left to right) Amaya Lawrence, Lucy Guerechit, and Isabel Guerechit from the production “Wings of Naradia” in summer 2023.

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Trump administration cuts funding to Kitsap youth music program

A children’s classical music program in Suquamish is in jeopardy of cancelling its two-week summer camp this year…

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Frankie the tabby cat gazes out from a cubby at PAWS on Bainbridge Island.

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PAWS celebrates 50 years of community pet companionship

For 50 years, the pet services nonprofit Progressive Animal Welfare Society, or PAWS, has advocated for the responsible…

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A roundabout is planned at High School Road and Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island.

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Hwy 305, High School Road roundabout proceeding as scheduled

Pre-design process begins this summer

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Soundgarden, iconic Seattle grunge band, inducted into HOF

Bassist Ben Shepherd has Kitsap roots

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Bull kelp

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Kitsap part of recovery effort for two Puget Sound marine species

Tribes, scientists and BI high school student help pass new law

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A diagram of the new forecast zones across Western Washington.

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Kitsap weather forecasts to be more accurate with changes

Chaotic weather can have unpredictable consequences, but some areas of Kitsap County may have a better bead on…

Marchers round the corner at Winslow Way and Madison Avenue, with police directing traffic.

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Over 1,000 on BI protest Trump administration

As voices rang out around the world calling for truth, justice and an end to the Trump administration,…

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‘Rambler’ scholarship open for young Kitsap music artists

Young music artists in Kitsap County have a chance to “ramble on” this summer.