Bremerton

Volunteers needed to plan Alzheimer’s walk

BREMERTON - The Alzheimer’s Association Washington State Chapter is looking for volunteers to help plan the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Bremerton. This year’s event… Continue reading

<em>From left, Aiden Bradish, Mauricio Modestin Jr., Japrea Pedesclaux, Patrick Gardner and Ashli Payne during an April 16 practice.</em> Jacob Moore / Kitsap Daily News
Bremerton

Former OC player utilizing basketball to give back

Mauricio Modestin Jr. aspires to be the mentor that he didn’t have growing up

<em>From left, Aiden Bradish, Mauricio Modestin Jr., Japrea Pedesclaux, Patrick Gardner and Ashli Payne during an April 16 practice.</em> Jacob Moore / Kitsap Daily News
North Kitsap second baseman Max Larsen lays down a bunt during his team’s 13-1 victory on April 18. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Baseball

North Kitsap stays atop Olympic League with 13-1 win over Trojans

Ryan Hecker was dominant with ten strike outs over five innings

North Kitsap second baseman Max Larsen lays down a bunt during his team’s 13-1 victory on April 18. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
FAST FERRIES

Kitsap Transit debuts new fast ferries website

Kitsap Transit introduces a new website that provides riders with data on its fast ferries.

Kingston’s Delaney Olson tees off against Port Angeles High School on the first hole on at Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles. Golf has been one of the few sports relatively unaffected by recent rainstorms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
Prep Sports

Roundup: Rain, rain, go away

Thursday’s rain has once again led to a number of postponements

Kingston’s Delaney Olson tees off against Port Angeles High School on the first hole on at Peninsula Golf Course in Port Angeles. Golf has been one of the few sports relatively unaffected by recent rainstorms. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Simple Roots Soap has simple beginnings

Hand-made soap made locally with natural ingredients has benefits for skin

<em>Monica Blackwood, Steve Politakis and Patty Lent hug at the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance meeting March 30 after Blackwood and Politakis granted Lent a lifetime achievement award.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Former Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent receives lifetime achievement award

BREMERTON — At the March 30 Kitsap Economic Development Alliance meeting, former Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent was in the spotlight once more as the organization… Continue reading

<em>Monica Blackwood, Steve Politakis and Patty Lent hug at the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance meeting March 30 after Blackwood and Politakis granted Lent a lifetime achievement award.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
A student practices navigation while underway during practical hours of a Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron class. Rick Hurst / Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron

Sail and Power Squadron teaches boater safety

BREMERTON — Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron is the local chapter of an international organization aimed at education, socialization and civic service when it comes… Continue reading

A student practices navigation while underway during practical hours of a Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron class. Rick Hurst / Bremerton Sail and Power Squadron
<em>Tucker Gowin hit two doubles and drove in two runs, including the game-winner, against Olympic on March 21.</em> Mark Krulish / Kitsap News Group
Baseball

Gowin’s walk-off double leads North Kitsap to victory over Olympic

Gowin went 2 for 3 with two doubles and two RBI in the 3-2 victory

<em>Tucker Gowin hit two doubles and drove in two runs, including the game-winner, against Olympic on March 21.</em> Mark Krulish / Kitsap News Group
Zachary Wyant, shown here practicing hurdles during a spring practice, took 12th in the 300-meter hurdles event at the Cardinal Relays in Orting. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)
Track and Field

Olympic’s Darelle White wins triple jump at Cardinal Relays

ORTING — Darelle White, the reigning state prep 2A triple jump champion, is officially on the road to defending his crown with a win in… Continue reading

Zachary Wyant, shown here practicing hurdles during a spring practice, took 12th in the 300-meter hurdles event at the Cardinal Relays in Orting. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)
Gordon Walgren

Long-time Port of Bremerton attorney Gordon Walgren passes away March 13

Community invited to attend public memorial service 1 p.m. April 8 at Kitsap Golf and Country Club.

Gordon Walgren
A local pageant queen greets children in the crowd of spectators at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Bremerton March 17. Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bremerton a magical experience | Slideshow

The 27th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade draws huge crowds of emerald-clad spectators.

A local pageant queen greets children in the crowd of spectators at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Bremerton March 17. Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group
<em>Robert and Carolynn Perkins accept a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Robert’s father, Roscoe Perkins.</em> Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

Tuskegee Airmen pilot posthumously awarded Congressional Gold Medal

Roscoe Perkins logged nearly 400 flight hours during his years of service, Jan. 1944 and Feb. 1946.

<em>Robert and Carolynn Perkins accept a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of Robert’s father, Roscoe Perkins.</em> Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

2018 inductees to OC Athletic Hall of Fame announced

Includes the men’s basketball team from 1948-49; Dick McKimson, track; and Jill Bekar, basketball.

Consider detours from Bremerton ferry terminal

Due to construction, some lanes will be closed in downtown Bremerton.

Shelter-in-place drill at NBK-Bremerton March 14

BREMERTON — A shelter-in-place drill will be conducted from about 9:20-9:30 a.m. March 14 on Naval Base Kitsap — Bremerton. The drill will include the… Continue reading

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BREMERTON SYMPHONY

Young Artist Competition winners to perform Blooming Brilliance April 13-14

Tickets are selling quickly for the Kitsap concerts.

Caleb Winslow
Bremerton

VIDEO: Auto theft in Bremerton caught on surveillance tape

The suspect was arrested after a lengthy foot pursuit.

Sean Delaire, founder and executive director of Left Right Straight, stands in the building that will soon be the new headquarters for the nonprofit organization, in the early days of renovation. Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group file photo

Nonprofit helps veterans through adventure, workshops and more

BREMERTON — Left Right Straight started out as a phrase used by the nonprofit’s founder, Sean Delaire, and his friends as they left for an… Continue reading

Sean Delaire, founder and executive director of Left Right Straight, stands in the building that will soon be the new headquarters for the nonprofit organization, in the early days of renovation. Michelle Beahm | Kitsap News Group file photo
Kingston swimmer Ethan Fox receives a medal from head coach Mark VanHuis after he and his fellow teammates set a new state record in the 200-yard medley relay. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Prep Sports

Electric moments in Kitsap sports kept us warm this winter season

KITSAP COUNTY — Spring is just around the corner. Warmer temperatures, flowers in bloom and the distinct “ping” an aluminum bat makes as it connects… Continue reading

Kingston swimmer Ethan Fox receives a medal from head coach Mark VanHuis after he and his fellow teammates set a new state record in the 200-yard medley relay. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)