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Opioid epidemic continues in Washington

Data from 2014 state vital-statistics records show that heroin killed 293 people in Washington last year, about twice…

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Local firefighters bring coats to kids

The Kitsap Firefighter’s Benevolent Fund will be distributing new winter coats at View Ridge Elementary in Bremerton as…

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WSP reports many calls about phone scams

Over the past four months, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) has received numerous phone calls from the public…

The Bremerton School District board of directors heard public comments from 12 people on the issue of assistant football coach Joe Kennedy being placed on paid suspension for praying on the football field immediately after games.

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Public comments on public prayer

On Nov. 12, the school board held their first meeting since that game Oct. 29. The room was,…

West Hills Auto Plex raised thousands of dollars to assist in cancer research.

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Auto dealers raise $60,046 for cancer research

West Hills Auto Plex raised $60,046 this October to be donated to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in…

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Bremerton School District has more students than expected

According to the latest enrollment report, provided at the Oct. 15 school board meeting, the district budgeted for…

Students prepare barbeque pork sliders to hand out at the Food Truck Brawl Nov. 10. This team came in second place.

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Brawl for the best food-truck fare

Culinary students at Olympic College in Bremerton got a taste of both Tuesday, Nov. 10, when they held…

Police and firefighters work at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Kitsap Way and National Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6

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Drowsy driving cited as likely cause of fatal crash in Bremerton

According to a preliminary report from the Bremerton Police Department, the crash began as a white 1990s-era Honda…

The tail lights of a passing car leave streaks in this long exposure image at the intersection of Lebo Boulevard and Oak Street in East Bremerton Nov. 7. Officers were investigating a likely homicide at the home at upper left.

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Bremerton Police investigating possible homicide

BREMERTON – An 87-year-old man was found deceased at his Lebo Boulevard townhouse Nov. 7. The Bremerton Police…

Police and firefighters work at the scene of a multiple vehicle crash at the intersection of Kitsap Way and National Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Nov. 6

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Serious five-vehicle crash at Kitsap and National in Bremerton

BREMERTON – Three people were injured, one seriously, during a high-speed nighttime five-vehicle crash at the intersection of…

Letters to the Editor

‘Reprehensible’ to instruct people not to kneel

I take great exception to your position against football coach Joe Kennedy, who also happens to be a…

This map shows where some of the new sidewalks will go near Crownhill Elementary.

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Safe routes to Crownhill Elementary

BREMERTON — The City of Bremerton was awarded a grant from the Washington State Department of Transportation for…

Helen Stoll

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Stoll to be honored for volunteer work

BREMERTON — Helen Stoll, member and leader of Bethany Lutheran Church of Bainbridge Island, has been selected to…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Educate audience instead of squelching speaker

The Patriot editors claim our right to freedom of religion is protected by the Establishment Clause prohibiting government…

Letters to the Editor

Some people are out of sync

As a veteran from Illinois, and a student of government and of the history of education, it seems…

Letters to the Editor

Let both coach and satanists pray

Reading with interest clear over here in Illinois the articles about the high school coach and praying on…

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How could district not be aware of football prayers?

Discriminating against Christians appears to be the one thing acceptable to the progressive PC police who preach their…

Beth Shea

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Bead shop celebrates 12th anniversary

Shea, who co-owns the store with her mom Penny Morse, travels to shows and teaches workshops around the…

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrives at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Oct. 28 to commence its inactivation process. Albuquerque deployed 19 times

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USS Albuquerque arrives in Bremerton for inactivation

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrived at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate…

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Macy Gray performs at Admiral Theatre

Macy Gray, singer, songwriter and actress, will perform 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Admiral Theatre in Bremerton.