Central Kitsap

Prospective CKFR commissioners discuss future of district

Ken Erickson, Curtis Perdue are running for Commissioner Position 4

 

Seabeck Conference Center breaks ground on new lodging facility

The 15,600 square-foot building is expected to be finished by May 2020

 

Makoto Imai stands in his Seabeck workshop.

Seabeck man uses traditional Japanese wood joinery to build furniture

Makoto Imai, 70, has been building homes and making furniture for 55 years by using traditional Japanese tools and traditional Japanese wood joining methods. Imai… Continue reading

 

Colton Bower looks downfield for a target in Wednesday’s scrimmage against Central Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Football

New faces lead North Kitsap, Central Kitsap at spring scrimmage

POULSBO — The calendar may read June, but autumn was in the air on a cool, cloudy and damp Wednesday night at North Kitsap as… Continue reading

Colton Bower looks downfield for a target in Wednesday’s scrimmage against Central Kitsap. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Local doctor named Washington state ACOG secretary

Dr. Shannon Bailey was recently appointed as Washington state ACOG secretary.

Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo was covered in snow. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Snowstorm blankets Kitsap County

Accumulations from the weekend storm have already reached 11 inches in some places, and there is more on the way

Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo was covered in snow. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Deputy injured in altercation with suspect

BREMERTON – A deputy was injured Thursday morning while responding to a 911 call. At around 5:31 a.m., an anonymous caller reported a burglary in… Continue reading

Central Kitsap High School

A fond farewell for the CK Class of 2018 | Photo Gallery

EAST BREMERTON — 330 Central Kitsap High school seniors walked across the stage on Friday, June 15, to recieve their diplomas in front of a… Continue reading

Bremerton police officers consult near the scene of an officer-involved shooting Dec. 17. Nick Twietmeyer / Kitsap News Group

Officer-involved shooting deemed ‘legal and justified’

The incident ending in the death of Willie McCord was a matter of self- and community-defense.

Bremerton police officers consult near the scene of an officer-involved shooting Dec. 17. Nick Twietmeyer / Kitsap News Group
<em>Crew members of Pyrates of the Coast listen to their fellow pirates perform at the 2016 Kitsap Harbor Festival.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Kitsap Harbor Festival May 26-27

BREMERTON — The annual Kitsap Harbor Festival will celebrate its 10th year on Memorial Day Weekend May 26-27. This event heralds the opening of the… Continue reading

<em>Crew members of Pyrates of the Coast listen to their fellow pirates perform at the 2016 Kitsap Harbor Festival.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
Heavy fighting will be on display at the Kitsap Medieval Faire, in both war scenarios and one-on-one combat. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Step back in time at Kitsap Medieval Faire set for June 2

Annual faire now features a low-key Sunday option June 3

Heavy fighting will be on display at the Kitsap Medieval Faire, in both war scenarios and one-on-one combat. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Flags fly at the Armed Forces Day parade | SLIDESHOW

BREMERTON — The 2018 Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 19. The parade followed the usual route,… Continue reading

Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson updates reporters late Oct. 31 about the death of a 9-year-old boy in Bremerton. The boy’s mother is charged with second-degree murder. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office / File photo)

Bremerton woman claims insanity in killing of son, 9

Doctors say Amber Lynn James suffered delusions; lawyer enters not guilty by reason of insanity plea

Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson updates reporters late Oct. 31 about the death of a 9-year-old boy in Bremerton. The boy’s mother is charged with second-degree murder. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office / File photo)
The annual Armed Forces Day Parade features members from all branches of the military. Michelle Beahm / 2017 file photo

71st annual Armed Forces Day Parade is May 19

Parade draws 25,000-30,000 people every year.

The annual Armed Forces Day Parade features members from all branches of the military. Michelle Beahm / 2017 file photo
Powerboaters race at the 2016 Armed Forces Day Regatta on Kitsap Lake. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group file photo

Kitsap Lake closed May 19-20 for regatta

BREMERTON — Kitsap Lake will be off-limited from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 19-20 to allow for the running of the 2018 Armed… Continue reading

Powerboaters race at the 2016 Armed Forces Day Regatta on Kitsap Lake. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group file photo
More than 100 people ran in the 2017 Heart for Homeless 5K. Kitsap Rescue Mission photo

Have a Heart for Homeless veterans

Kitsap Rescue Mission and Left Right Straight partner to benefit homeless veterans

More than 100 people ran in the 2017 Heart for Homeless 5K. Kitsap Rescue Mission photo
The color guard from the Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bangor displays the colors while Niki Saulsberry sings the national anthem at the groundbreaking ceremony April 2. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Construction underway for a new VA clinic in Silverdale

It’s been a long time coming, but the ceremonial groundbreaking has finally took place April 2.

The color guard from the Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bangor displays the colors while Niki Saulsberry sings the national anthem at the groundbreaking ceremony April 2. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
<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
<em>Left to right: Ivan Semerenko, Kara Putnam, Elyza Gutierrez and Jennifer Gutierrez at the recognition for Elyza’s early CPR on her mom during an emergency Nov. 10.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

CKFR recognizes 12 year old for lifesaving CPR on her mom

CENTRAL KITSAP — On the evening of Nov. 10, 12-year-old Elyza Gutierrez stepped up in a huge way for her mom. After Jennifer Gutierrez had… Continue reading

<em>Left to right: Ivan Semerenko, Kara Putnam, Elyza Gutierrez and Jennifer Gutierrez at the recognition for Elyza’s early CPR on her mom during an emergency Nov. 10.</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