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Summer food program for kids looking for sponsors statewide

Federally funded program reimburses local hosts providing meals to kids through summer.

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Need help with tax returns? Assistance is nearby

Free service available in six county towns until April 15.

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Lot size change in urban growth areas up for debate

A public hearing has been set for Poulsbo Feb. 12.

Flu season is hitting us especially hard this year

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Flu season is hitting us especially hard this year

If you haven’t gotten a flu shot, it’s imperative that you get one.

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

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Kitsap Humane Society: ‘The little shelter that could’

2017 was a record-breaking year for KHS.

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Point in Time count a ‘snapshot’ of homelessness in Kitsap

Kitsap County will be counting the number of unsheltered homeless Jan. 23-26.

Olympic College … one of the largest community colleges in Washington.

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Statshot: Kitsap County businesses on ‘The List’

The Puget Sound Business Journal published its 2018 Book of Lists on Dec. 29. Kitsap County is well…

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Trial Feb. 26 for suspect in alleged hate crime

White supremacist fliers reported in Bremerton, Gig Harbor

The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in 1964, the year he received the Nobel Peace Prize. (Public domain)

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Remembering Martin Luther King Jr.

Federal holiday; schools, banks and government offices are closed in observance

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County’s permitting process is online soon

PORT ORCHARD — Kitsap County’s Department of Community Development is transitioning to an online permitting process. All permits…

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Grant funds outreach program helping youths leaving jail

The Coffee Oasis has received an innovation grant for $78,000 from the Office of Homeless Youth.

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Washington counties nearing boiling point with unfunded mandates

Counties band together to consider legal action against the state.

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Severe weather shelters open Wednesday Dec. 20

Due to the anticipated freezing weather conditions the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management will activate the county’s…

Kitsap students speak with astronaut on the International Space Station | Slideshow

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Kitsap students speak with astronaut on the International Space Station | Slideshow

“There was nothing between me and Earth except my space suit,” Col. Mark Vande Hei said.

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Guess what’s here? Flu season

PORT ORCHARD — The first flu-related death this influenza season has reached Kitsap County.

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County’s severe weather shelters now open

PORT ORCHARD — Possible freezing weather conditions this week has prompted the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management…

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Volunteers needed to survey homeless population

PORT ORCHARD — Kitsap County volunteers will conduct its annual Point-in-Time homelessness count during a 24-hour period Jan.…

Kitsap Bank joins Soroptimists to sponsor Knittin’ Tree drive

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Kitsap Bank joins Soroptimists to sponsor Knittin’ Tree drive

PORT ORCHARD — Kitsap Bank and Soroptimist International of Port Orchard are sponsoring the 25th annual Knittin’ Tree…

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

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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…

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Storm debris disposal options available

PORT ORCHARD — As is often the case during the winter, Kitsap County residents may find themselves inundated…