News
Sen. Murray calls for more testing, small business help
As Sen. Patty Murray sees it, a nation stymied by the COVID-19 pandemic shouldn’t have to choose between…
News
Rayonier takes the reins from Pope Resources in Kitsap County
Rayonier’s acquisition of Pope Resources earlier this month marked the end of the latter’s 167-year history in North…
News
State expands its roster of contact tracers
As the state slowly moves through phases to reopen, the Washington State Department of Health is quickly training…
News
KEDA Executive Director to retire
SILVERDALE — The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance has announced that Executive Director John Powers will retire this year.
News
Kitsap County looks to enter phase two of Safe Start plan
Gov. Jay Inslee announced Tuesday that more counties are now eligible to apply for a variance under an…
News
Some park amenities, off leash dog parks set to return at month’s end
With the reopening of Kitsap County parks earlier this month, county officials have had to modify operations in…
News
Council moves forward with PERC feasibility study; mayor addresses economic recovery
The Poulsbo City Council moved forward with the next step in the proposed Poulsbo Event and Recreation Center…
News
Bremerton to present affordable housing study virtually
A study of affordable housing in Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton was set to be presented…
News
Two Kitsap 911 employees win Public Safety Communications Awards
Two Kitsap 911 employees were singled out for special recognition this year, winning Public Safety Communications Awards and…
Opinion
Unemployment payments provide necessary cushion for jobless Americans
America’s unemployment rate is suddenly approaching historic levels. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began almost two months ago, roughly…
News
Kitsap candidates file for 2020 elections
Kitsap County will have a number of competitive primary elections in 2020, with several candidates filing for open…
News
Stabbing victim summoned police during domestic violence attack
A Bremerton police officer interrupted a stabbing in progress in the early morning hours on Tuesday after the…
News
Bremerton man charged with shooting his wife in the leg
In yet another domestic violence case, a Bremerton man was charged with several offenses after shooting his wife…
News
Unemployment claims still at record levels in Washington
Despite a drop from the week before, the claims for unemployment benefits in Washington state have stayed at…
News
Kitsap Transit will not operate services on Memorial Day
Kitsap Transit will not operate any service on Memorial Day, which is Monday, May 25.
Sports
WIAA approves seeding committees for all team sports beginning in the fall
The WIAA began an experiment two years ago when it approved the use of seeding committees to rank…
News
County to open Olympic View Transfer Station on Memorial Day
Kitsap County has released its Memorial Day schedules for waste facilities, with the Olympic View Transfer Station remaining…
News
U.S. Rep. Kilmer discusses CARES Act 2.0 and other relief in Monday town hall
U.S. Congressional Rep. Derek Kilmer checked in with constituents Monday evening in a telephone town hall where he…
News
Public “drive-up” WiFi hot spots now available across the state, including Kitsap County
A statewide effort is underway to ensure all Washingtonians, whether they live in urban or rural areas, have…
Sports
Krulish: What the spring sports season might have brought us
It’s early May, and the high school sports scene in Kitsap is usually buzzing with activity as teams…