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Washington Employment Service Department website slowed by high-volume of visitors

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Washington Employment Service Department website slowed by high-volume of visitors

ESD site flooded by users filing new or on-going unemployment claims

Brunell: Thank the Truckers

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Brunell: Thank the Truckers

As we get deeper into the COVID-19 pandemic, we are finding more Americans to thank. Until recently, truckers…

KPHD reports a new confirmed case of COVID-19 on Thursday

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KPHD reports a new confirmed case of COVID-19 on Thursday

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections is now 133

KPHD reports two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

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KPHD reports two new confirmed cases of COVID-19 on Sunday

Kitsap County’s total number of confirmed infections is now 138

DOH database adds new data

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DOH database adds new data

If you’re curious about the latest numbers regarding COVID-19 in Washington, the Department of Health’s data collection system…

Inslee: testing the key to lifting restrictions

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Inslee: testing the key to lifting restrictions

As governor warns the lockdown may last awhile, builders offer path to freeing their industry now

No new positive cases reported for a fifth consecutive day in Kitsap

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No new positive cases reported for a fifth consecutive day in Kitsap

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

A crowd gathers on the beach at Silverdale Waterfront Park to watch the Rotary Club Duck Race. This type of gathering still may not be allowed for some time. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

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State officials unsure when “new normal” will return

It has been a little over three weeks since Gov. Jay Inslee issued his stay-at-home order, which shuttered…

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…

North Kitsap Fire & Rescue crews had to respond to President Point at 5:17 a.m. to rescue three adults in a vessel that had run aground. (Photo courtesy North Kitsap Fire & Rescue)

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North Kitsap Fire & Rescue pulls three adults from a boat that ran aground near Kingston

KINGSTON — Firefighters from North Kitsap Fire & Rescue were called to the waters near President Point early…