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Driver safety course in Bremerton

Classes take place Nov. 5-6 at Bremerton Senior Center.

 

As many as 13 vessels could be replaced by 2040. (WSDOT/Courtesy photo)

State plans for increase in Kitsap ferry usage

Ridership on Washington State Ferries is expected to grow by 30 percent by 2040, and that means changes are expected for all Kitsap routes. The… Continue reading

 

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Project BeautyBeast opens difficult conversations

BREMERTON — Bullying is not a new development in schools and for students. Students have fallen into depression, inflicted self-harm — and some have ended… Continue reading

 

Man allegedly tries to hit Bremerton police officer with car

BREMERTON — A Port Orchard man allegedly attempted to hit a Bremerton police officer with a car after he and another person were found asleep… Continue reading

Police: Man suspected of killing pedestrian with car was drinking, smoking

BREMERTON — The man charged with vehicular homicide stemming from a Thursday morning car vs. pedestrian accident is alleged to have been drinking and smoking… Continue reading

Bremerton seeks input on SR-303

BREMERTON — The city is looking for the public’s input on the future of the State Route 303 corridor. A survey being undertaken by city… Continue reading

UPDATE | Deceased in Illahee fatal crash identified

EAST BREMERTON — Authorities in Kitsap County after investigating a second fatal car crash in less than 24 hours after a Thursday morning solo accident… Continue reading

The front door of the Kitsap Mental Health Center before the ribbon was cut. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Kitsap County Crisis Triage Center set to open Aug. 1

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held July 24 with numerous dignitaries in attendance

The front door of the Kitsap Mental Health Center before the ribbon was cut. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

One dead following head-on collision near Wildcat Lake

BREMERTON — A two-car crash Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of NW Holly Road and Lakeview Avenue NW near Wildcat Lake resulted in the death… Continue reading

This blaze on Bear Ridge Drive near Little Boston Road in North Kitsap scorched 1,500 square feet of blackberry bushes and was headed into the trees when NKFR firefighters arrived on the scene on Saturday, July 21. (Photo courtesy Michele Laboda, North Kitsap Fire and Rescue)

Record-breaking brush fire season keeps Kitsap firefighters busy

There have been 200 fires in western Washington so far.

This blaze on Bear Ridge Drive near Little Boston Road in North Kitsap scorched 1,500 square feet of blackberry bushes and was headed into the trees when NKFR firefighters arrived on the scene on Saturday, July 21. (Photo courtesy Michele Laboda, North Kitsap Fire and Rescue)

Werner Fire near Gorst ‘just about contained’

BREMERTON — A fire that broke out yesterday in Gorst in the Bremerton watershed is “just about contained,” according to the Department of Natural Resources.… Continue reading

Bremerton Police Chief James Burchett. (KNG File Photo)
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James Burchett appointed Bremerton Police Chief

BREMERTON — Bremerton Police Chief James Burchett can finally shed the “interim” tag from his title. By a 6-0 vote Wednesday evening, the Bremerton City… Continue reading

Bremerton Police Chief James Burchett. (KNG File Photo)

Bremerton tries to spark affordable housing development

BREMERTON — A lack of affordable housing has dominated headlines in the Puget Sound region in recent years. Explosive population growth combined with the rising… Continue reading

Kitsap Community Food Co-Op gets new home

BREMERTON — The Kitsap Community Food Co-Op will finally have a home to call its own. After operating for about eight months as a pop-up… Continue reading

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Child struck by truck in Manette

The accident took place on E. 11th Street at Perry Avenue; impairment is not believed to be a factor

Two days after father’s death, O’Neil throws no-hitter

BREMERTON — Logan O’Neil has been challenged plenty of times in his life. The strong, competitive, soon-to-be junior at Olympic High has always been able… Continue reading

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Council, mayor appear to be in agreement on police chief’s pay

BREMERTON — It appears the Bremerton City Council has agreed on contract terms to formally appoint interim Chief James Burchett to the top job. At… Continue reading

Jon Jump, assistant brewer at Rainy Daze Brewery in Poulsbo checks the tank in preparation for final hopping. Rainy Daze is one of many Kitsap County breweries participating in the Bremerton BrewFest July 20-21. (Terryl Asla/Kitsap News Group)

BrewFest coming to Bremerton

BREMERTON — Calling all craft beer-lovers to the Bremerton boardwalk. The suds will be flowing freely (and responsibly, of course!) next weekend as craft breweries… Continue reading

Jon Jump, assistant brewer at Rainy Daze Brewery in Poulsbo checks the tank in preparation for final hopping. Rainy Daze is one of many Kitsap County breweries participating in the Bremerton BrewFest July 20-21. (Terryl Asla/Kitsap News Group)

Bremerton Police, SWAT respond to domestic violence call

BREMERTON — Bremerton police officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 1400 block of 17th Street around 8 p.m. Sunday. Lieutenant Randy Plumb,… Continue reading

Update | Officers pursue allegedly stolen vehicle across Kitsap County

PORT GAMBLE — A truck allegedly stolen Thursday from Bremerton went for a long ride that when the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office apprehended the suspect… Continue reading