Central Kitsap

Kitsap Humane Society had a record-breaking year in 2017, helping more than 7,000 animals find their forever homes. (Courtesy photo)

Kitsap Humane Society: ‘The little shelter that could’

2017 was a record-breaking year for KHS.

Kitsap Humane Society had a record-breaking year in 2017, helping more than 7,000 animals find their forever homes. (Courtesy photo)
The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Old Town Silverdale

Wall construction, slope work continues through Jan. 31

SILVERDALE — Wall construction continues through Jan. 31, along with removing trees and clearing slopes on either side of Silverdale Way, as part of the… Continue reading

The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Old Town Silverdale

Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project update

SILVERDALE — Through Jan. 24, the contractor on the Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project will focus on completing the joint utility trench and stormwater crossings… Continue reading

The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Tony Hillman, 39, is the newest Bremerton City Council member. (Courtesy photo)
Bremerton

Hillman appointed District 4 Bremerton City Council member

BREMERTON — Tony Hillman, controller for Habitat for Humanity, was appointed Jan. 10 to complete the City Council term of Greg Wheeler, who became mayor… Continue reading

Tony Hillman, 39, is the newest Bremerton City Council member. (Courtesy photo)
Miss Poulsbo 2017 Caroline Atkins crowns Natalia Tucker as Holly Rouse looks on. Jesse Beals/Olympic Photo Group
Committed to a year of service

Titleholders’ priorities: Mentoring and empowerment

Miss Poulsbo, Miss Kitsap, Miss Silverdale win scholarships and commit to a year of service

Miss Poulsbo 2017 Caroline Atkins crowns Natalia Tucker as Holly Rouse looks on. Jesse Beals/Olympic Photo Group
The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Old Town Silverdale

Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project update

SILVERDALE — Work continues through Jan. 17 on the joint utility trench at Lowell Street and Silverdale Way, as part of the Silverdale Way Road… Continue reading

The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Local History

A lot of history within these four walls

Kitsap News Group ‘morgue’ contains local newspapers dating as early as 1901

Seabeck

Detective hopes film clip will spur new leads

Careaga murder case

<em>From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathan Higgins, Christale Careaga and Hunter Schapp were murdered in late January. The case is still under investigation.</em> Careaga family/Courtesy
10 Most-Read Stories of 2017

10 Most-Read Stories of 2017 | Central Kitsap Reporter

Readers closely followed the Careaga murder case and investigation

<em>From left, John D. Careaga, Johnathan Higgins, Christale Careaga and Hunter Schapp were murdered in late January. The case is still under investigation.</em> Careaga family/Courtesy
Bartlett family photo of the Bucklin Hill Bridge. (Contributed photo)
Local History

Clear Creek Estuary | Past & Present

Clear Creek is located within the traditional territory of the Suquamish Tribe. The Suquamish knew Clear Creek as Duwe’iq (“mouth of a creek way back… Continue reading

Bartlett family photo of the Bucklin Hill Bridge. (Contributed photo)
The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Old Town Silverdale

Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project update

SILVERDALE — Here’s what to expect through Jan. 3 on the Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project. Scheduled work: Crews will focus on completing the water… Continue reading

The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
KITSAP COUNTY

Wolfe seeking another term as county commissioner

Ran in 2014 on a platform promising to “Bring Balance Back”

Central Kitsap’s Zion Archer and Colby White battle Gig Harbor’s Malik Livingston for a loose ball in a Dec. 8 league contest. The Tides won 58-54. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Central Kitsap overcomes early deficit, falls to Gig Harbor | Boys basketball

SILVERDALE — Early on in a Dec. 8 matchup with Gig Harbor, it looked as though Central Kitsap would be on the receiving end of… Continue reading

Central Kitsap’s Zion Archer and Colby White battle Gig Harbor’s Malik Livingston for a loose ball in a Dec. 8 league contest. The Tides won 58-54. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Colleen Smidt

Community activist Colleen Smidt dies at 48

Served on county, school district committees; wrote column for Bremerton Patriot and Central Kitsap Reporter

Colleen Smidt
Bremerton Mayor-elect Greg Wheeler talks issues with Kitsap News Group’s Richard Walker.

Bremerton Mayor-elect Greg Wheeler | Kitsap Conversations

BREMERTON — Bremerton’s new mayor, Greg Wheeler, sat with Kitsap News Group managing editor Richard Walker prior to the Nov. 7 general election to talk… Continue reading

Bremerton Mayor-elect Greg Wheeler talks issues with Kitsap News Group’s Richard Walker.
The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)

Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project Update

SILVERDALE — Here’s what to expect through Dec. 13 on the Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project. According to Kitsap County Public Works: Crews will continue… Continue reading

The county Public Works Department and the Government Affairs Committee have been working to spread the word about alternate routes to and from Old Town Silverdale. (Visit Kitsap)
Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi was offered the presidency of Olympic College Dec. 4. (Photo: courtesy of Olympic College)

Cavalluzzi offered job as new Olympic College president

He is expected to begin at OC in early 2018

Dr. Marty Cavalluzzi was offered the presidency of Olympic College Dec. 4. (Photo: courtesy of Olympic College)

Olympic girls bowling | Winter Sports Preview

Olympic girls bowling Head coach: Dave Jamrog 2016-2017 record: 9-3 Top returning bowlers: Samantha Stump, Emilee Steele, Heather Huskinson, Niua Hager. Key newcomers: Madison Bonk,… Continue reading

Collaboration in Old Town Silverdale | In Our Opinion

The room on the second floor of Monica’s Waterfront Cafe was buzzing with conversation Nov. 28, the volume level loud as participants made sure questions… Continue reading

David Mitchell joined Olympic College as president in 2002. At the end of the year, he’s retiring. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Olympic College’s Mitchell: Supportive community made being president ‘a lot of fun’

BREMERTON — “I’ve had a great time working at this college,” said David Mitchell, who retires at year-end as president of Olympic College. “The community… Continue reading

David Mitchell joined Olympic College as president in 2002. At the end of the year, he’s retiring. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group