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The Monroe Correctional Complex. (Kevin Clark/The Everett Herald)

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Up to 950 inmates to be let out early amid COVID-19 concern

After a protest at the Monroe prison, the state says it will take immediate steps to thin populations.

State updates local data, positive test rate holds steady in Kitsap

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State updates local data, positive test rate holds steady in Kitsap

The total number of tests performed in Kitsap had not been available since April 6

KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day

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KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections remains at 132

County quarantine and isolation center now open in South Kitsap

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County quarantine and isolation center now open in South Kitsap

South Kitsap now has a temporary quarantine and isolation care center open for those who have tested positive…

County’s testing site reopens today with expanded criteria

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County’s testing site reopens today with expanded criteria

Kitsap’s drive-up coronavirus testing site reopens today at the Washington National Guard Armory and more residents are now…

The Washington State Employment Security Department received 4,860 initial claims for unemployment benefits during the week of March 29-April 4, down from 4,941 initial claims that were made during the prior week (March 22-March 28). (Graph courtesy of the Washington State Employment Security Department)

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Jobless claims continue at historically high pace

Initial claims for unemployment benefits stayed at their historical highs for the third week in a row, according…

KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases in Monday afternoon update

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KPHD reports no new positive COVID-19 cases in Monday afternoon update

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections stands at 132

North Olympic Discovery Marathon cancels June 7 race, goes virtual

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North Olympic Discovery Marathon cancels June 7 race, goes virtual

The Olympic Peninsula race sees plenty of participation from runners in Kitsap County

Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

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Washington State Ferries to extend winter sailings

Washington State Ferries has delayed its transition to a spring season schedule for the foreseeable future. Ferries will…

KPHD reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday

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KPHD reports no new cases of COVID-19 Sunday

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections stands at 132

The state is making progress, officials say, but they urge residents to not let their guard down

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The state is making progress, officials say, but they urge residents to not let their guard down

State officials are cautiously optimistic about the flattening of the curve in Washington, but are also asking residents…

County expands drive-up testing to include older residents and those with underlying medical conditions

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County expands drive-up testing to include older residents and those with underlying medical conditions

Kitsap County is expanding access to the drive-up COVID-19 testing site, located at the National Guard Armory site…

Kitsap Public Health District reports just one new positive case Wednesday afternoon

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Kitsap Public Health District reports just one new positive case Wednesday afternoon

Kitsap Public Health District reported just one new positive test for COVID-19 in the county on Wednesday afternoon,…

Just three new positive COVID-19 results in Thursday’s KPHD update

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Just three new positive COVID-19 results in Thursday’s KPHD update

Kitsap Public Health District confirmed another small batch of positive test results on Thursday afternoon, reporting three more…

Annette Knight and her co-workers at The Doctors Clinic in Silverdale practice their social distancing with masks Knight and her friends at the Kitsap Quilters Guild made for the office. (Photo courtesy The Doctor’s Clinic)

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Local seamstress Annette Knight hopes to ‘mask’ the effects of the coronavirus

Annette Knight has been sewing and quilting her entire life. You name it, she can make it —…

Trails may be closed to vehicular traffic, but exercise is still important to cope with the stress of the uncertainty and anxiety of the coronavirus pandemic. (File photo)

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In uncertain times, keeping an eye on mental health is more important than ever, experts say

The coronavirus pandemic has completely interrupted the lives of many people both in Washington State in all across…

COVID-19 may come back to Kitsap in future waves, health officer warns

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COVID-19 may come back to Kitsap in future waves, health officer warns

Though there are strong signs that social distancing and other preventative measures have helped slow the spread of…

Kitsap Public Health District confirms eight new cases, 88 in the past two weeks

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Kitsap Public Health District confirms eight new cases, 88 in the past two weeks

Kitsap Public Health District reported eight new positive tests for COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the overall case total…

Kitsap County to launch a limited drive-up testing site Wednesday in Bremerton

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Kitsap County to launch a limited drive-up testing site Wednesday in Bremerton

Testing is currently limited to healthcare workers and first responders, but could eventually be expanded

The spring sports season has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak

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The spring sports season has been canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak

The announcement yesterday from Gov. Jay Inslee that traditional, on-site education would cease for the remainder of the…