Law & Justice

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe awarded $1.5 million in grant funding to enhance law enforcement

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is one of ten tribes in western Washington receiving grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to enhance tribal… Continue reading

 

Sheriff’s spokesman Deputy Scott Wilson updates reporters late Oct. 31 about the death of a 9-year-old boy in Bremerton. The boy’s mother is charged with second-degree murder. (Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office / File photo)

Bremerton woman claims insanity in killing of son, 9

Doctors say Amber Lynn James suffered delusions; lawyer enters not guilty by reason of insanity plea

 

Man changes plea in 1987 rape case, faces 144 months

PORT ORCHARD — A former Poulsbo man entered an Alford plea on Sept. 6 to a 1987 statutory rape case from which he avoided prosecution… Continue reading

 

Circuit court rules in favor of Bremerton School District, against former coach, in appeal

Kennedy’s lawyers say the decision will “not stop us from fighting for religious liberty”

Pierce County man found injured in Kitsap Lake Elementary parking lot

Bremerton Police are currently investigating. Call the BPD at 360-473-5220 if you have information.

Prosecutor: ‘The victim wants this done’

Trial rescheduled for Sept. 25 in 1980s rape case

More than 250 tips received in Careaga murder case

Van Gesen: ‘It’s taking a lot of time … but it’s very important we do things right’

Poulsbo Fire lieutenant struck by car while bicycling, dies later at Harborview

Investigation is ongoing by the Washington State Patrol

Bicyclist dies after failing to yield

Investigation is ongoing by the Washington State Patrol

Emergency number for fireworks issues established

To avoid overwhelming the 911 reporting system during this year’s Fourth of July holiday — a busy time for emergency responders — Kitsap authorities have… Continue reading

Police pursuit leads to one arrest, driver escapes in second stolen vehicle | Update

PORT ORCHARD — A second stolen vehicle has been found and one suspect has been charged in an early morning police pursuit. It all began… Continue reading

9th Circuit Court of Appeals hearing focused on three key points

BREMERTON — On June 12, lawyers for Joe Kennedy and the Bremerton School District stood before a panel of three judges in the 9th Circuit… Continue reading

Kennedy’s case goes to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals June 12

Former assistant football coach for Bremerton High School continues efforts to be reinstated

Pretrial hearing May 5 for Apodaca murder suspect

SILVERDALE — An omnibus hearing is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. May 5 in Kitsap County Superior Court for Andrew P. Gilbert, the suspect in the… Continue reading

Malpractice verdict in favor of doctor being appealed by former patient

Editor’s note: This version corrects the spelling of Liberty in the fifth paragraph, and corrects the dosage amount (100 mg) in the ninth paragraph. —… Continue reading