Central Kitsap

Central Kitsap freshman Maya Nichols leads the pack on her way to winning a district championship. She finished with a time of 18:53.60. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Maya Nichols, Central Kitsap girls, capture district title | Cross Country

Both the boys and girls teams qualified for the Nov. 4 state meet.

Central Kitsap freshman Maya Nichols leads the pack on her way to winning a district championship. She finished with a time of 18:53.60. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

9 year old declared dead after early morning 911 call

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is currently conducting an investigation

Six finalists for Olympic College president announced

Six out of 100 candidates are finalists to replace Dr. David Mitchell, who retires Dec. 31.

KHS takes in animals from fire-stricken California

SILVERDALE — Kitsap Humane Society got a little more crowded Oct. 19 when it took in 12 animals from Vallejo, California, to open up space… Continue reading

Sports Roundup: Football, soccer, volleyball

Sports Roundup: Football, soccer, volleyball

Central Kitsap football scores huge win over Peninsula The Cougars completely shut down a top South Sound Conference team Oct. 12 at Silverdale Stadium, winning… Continue reading

Sports Roundup: Football, soccer, volleyball
Prep football roundup | Oct. 16

Prep football roundup | Oct. 16

A look back at a wild weekend in Kitsap County.

Prep football roundup | Oct. 16
Klahowya’s Kate Streck (5) tries to turn up field against Central Kitsap during the Cougars’ 2-0 victory over Klahowya on Oct. 5. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Central Kitsap wins fourth consecutive match, defeats Klahowya, 2-0 | Girls Soccer

The Cougars have won four in a row since a pair of late-September losses.

Klahowya’s Kate Streck (5) tries to turn up field against Central Kitsap during the Cougars’ 2-0 victory over Klahowya on Oct. 5. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Central Kitsap’s Autumn Mullins chases down Capital’s Maddie Thompson (4) during her team’s 3-0 victory on Oct. 3. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group

Central Kitsap rebounds with win over Capital | Girls Soccer

Wins in the past two matches have helped the Cougars past a rough stretch.

Central Kitsap’s Autumn Mullins chases down Capital’s Maddie Thompson (4) during her team’s 3-0 victory on Oct. 3. Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe Lombardo said at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 that at least 58 people have died and 515 people were injured. There was only one attacker, and his motive was unknown. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via Facebook)
Mass shooting in Las Vegas

Two Kitsap gaming officials in Vegas during shooting, unhurt | Update

‘Prayer Gathering for Las Vegas’ Oct. 4 at Gateway Fellowship

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Joe Lombardo said at 10 a.m. Oct. 2 that at least 58 people have died and 515 people were injured. There was only one attacker, and his motive was unknown. (Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via Facebook)
First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo has opened the doors of its sanctuary to members of the public in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
Mass shooting in Las Vegas

Two Kitsap gaming officials in Vegas during shooting, unhurt | Update

‘Prayer Gathering for Las Vegas’ Oct. 4 at Gateway Fellowship

First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo has opened the doors of its sanctuary to members of the public in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo has opened the doors of its sanctuary to members of the public in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
Mass shooting in Las Vegas

Blood donations, church vigil planned in Kitsap | Update

SILVERDALE — Bloodworks Northwest in Silverdale is collecting blood donations for the victims of the mass shooting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bloodworks Northwest is at… Continue reading

First Lutheran Church in Poulsbo has opened the doors of its sanctuary to members of the public in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. (Nick Twietmeyer/Kitsap News Group)
Sean Delaire, founder of Left Right Straight, works on the complete renovation of the nonprofit’s new headquarters. Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

Left Right Straight renovating new headquarters

Offices will be ‘open and friendly’

Sean Delaire, founder of Left Right Straight, works on the complete renovation of the nonprofit’s new headquarters. Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group
Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-23rd District, asks a Ridgetop Middle School student about the aviation program she’s using in class. Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group

Rolfes: CTE funding a ‘back to the future’ effort

SILVERDALE — Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-23rd District, said ensuring funding for career and technical education is “sort of a back-to-the future kind of effort.” Rolfes… Continue reading

Sen. Christine Rolfes, D-23rd District, asks a Ridgetop Middle School student about the aviation program she’s using in class. Michelle Beahm/Kitsap News Group
An aerial view of the SR 3/304 construction project after completion. Courtesy WSDOT

SR 3 interchange construction nears completion

Shipyard lane will now be traditional onramp as SR 3 remains two lanes through the overpass

An aerial view of the SR 3/304 construction project after completion. Courtesy WSDOT
Dennis Jones of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe holds a speaker’s staff as he shares some information during a Canoe Journey skippers’ meeting during the 2011 Canoe Journey/Paddle to Swinomish. The Central Kitsap Community Council is considering using the staff, also known as a talking stick, as a community symbol of collaboration. (Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group 2011)

Talking stick considered as possible symbol in Central Kitsap

Used for centuries to denote each individual’s authority to speak and enabling all voices to be heard

Dennis Jones of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe holds a speaker’s staff as he shares some information during a Canoe Journey skippers’ meeting during the 2011 Canoe Journey/Paddle to Swinomish. The Central Kitsap Community Council is considering using the staff, also known as a talking stick, as a community symbol of collaboration. (Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group 2011)
Sports Roundup | Sept. 18

Sports Roundup | Sept. 18

Bremerton football wins again, North Kitsap volleyball tops Olympic League

Sports Roundup | Sept. 18
Sports Roundup | Sept. 11

Sports Roundup | Sept. 11

The fall sports season is just about in full swing. Here is a recap of the action since Thursday, Sept. 7. FootballNorth Kitsap 25, Central… Continue reading

Sports Roundup | Sept. 11

OC program ‘opens the door’ to students who can’t attend class during work day

Students can earn transferrable degree in just two years meeting only once a week

Kitsap Humane Society takes in dogs from hurricane-affected shelters

Kitsap Humane Society takes in dogs from hurricane-affected shelters

SILVERDALE — More than 80 people in Texas and Florida died in the hurricanes that ravaged those states. People all across the country are donating… Continue reading

Kitsap Humane Society takes in dogs from hurricane-affected shelters
Three injured in two-vehicle collision

Three injured in two-vehicle collision

Father, mother, 3-year-old treated for minor injuries

Three injured in two-vehicle collision