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Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in Poulsbo was covered in snow. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Snowstorm blankets Kitsap County

Accumulations from the weekend storm have already reached 11 inches in some places, and there is more on the way

 

John Kuntz at the Grand Coulee Dam. (Photo courtesy of John Kuntz)

Man kayaking entire Columbia River crosses US border

POULSBO — John Kuntz is back in the good ol’ U.S. of A. The Port Gamble man making the Columbia River trek from the “source”… Continue reading

 

Senior wide receiver/defensive back Jacob Keppert is one of many key players for the Eagles this season. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

Klahowya football optimistic heading into season

SILVERDALE — You wouldn’t necessarily know it by their record, but the Eagles were in the thick of a playoff race most of the way… Continue reading

 

John Kuntz receives postcards, food and mail from friends and followers at selected destinations during his trip. (Photo courtesy John Kuntz)

Man traveling length of Columbia River paddles through wildfire smoke

POULSBO — While much of western Washington was experiencing cleaner air Thursday, albeit with cloudy skies overhead, John Kuntz, the North Kitsap man traveling the… Continue reading

John Kuntz receives postcards, food and mail from friends and followers at selected destinations during his trip. (Photo courtesy John Kuntz)
Central Kitsap senior Elijah McGee takes snaps at quarterback during a pre-season indoor practice. McGee was one of the team’s top running backs last year. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)

A young Central Kitsap football team looks to get back to the postseason

Elijah McGee, one of the team’s best athletes, will move to quarterback this season

Central Kitsap senior Elijah McGee takes snaps at quarterback during a pre-season indoor practice. McGee was one of the team’s top running backs last year. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
A gas leak occurred Friday afternoon near Silverdale Elementary. (Photo courtesy Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue)

Construction crew hits gas pipe at Silverdale Elementary

Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue responded to the report of a gas leak Friday morning

A gas leak occurred Friday afternoon near Silverdale Elementary. (Photo courtesy Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue)

17-year-old arrested in connection with 7 fires

SILVERDALE — The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a juvenile in connection with a number of fires set within close proximity to one another… Continue reading

Change of command at Naval Base Kitsap

SILVERDALE — A change of ceremony was held Thursday, Aug. 2 on Naval Base Kitsap as Capt. Chris Kurgan, the commanding officer of Naval Facilities… Continue reading

Residents want pump station moved away from Dyes Inlet

SILVERDALE — Pump stations are rarely front page news — that is, until one isn’t working properly — and upgrades and changes proposed by local… Continue reading

Photo Gallery | Whaling Days

A sunny weekend greeted Whaling Days revelers, and the 25th annual Silverdale Rotary Duck Race was held at Silverdale Waterfront Park. The winner was Debbie… Continue reading

A rendering of the completed Silverdale Way road improvement project. (Kitsap County Public Works)

Silverdale Way Road Improvement Project Update: July 26

SILVERDALE — Crews will be at work this week completing the retaining wall on the east side of Silverdale Way this week as the county’s… Continue reading

A rendering of the completed Silverdale Way road improvement project. (Kitsap County Public Works)

Whaling Days are back in Old Town Silverdale

SILVERDALE — Get ready for three days of fun, fairs and fireworks: Whaling Days is back in Old Town, and it’s always a whale of… Continue reading

This poster displays the route John Kuntz will take along the Columbia River. (Photo courtesy John Kuntz)

Local plans 1,250-mile kayak trip

Trek made to inspire children to explore outdoors

This poster displays the route John Kuntz will take along the Columbia River. (Photo courtesy John Kuntz)

Island Lake reopened for swimming after E. coli scare

Cyanobacteria warning remains in effect

<em>A trailer that had just been purchased in Poulsbo by an Auburn woman and her male passenger flips over on State Route 3 near Trigger Ave. in Silverdale.</em> Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson
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Flipped trailer blocks two lanes on Trigger Ave.

No one was injured in the incident

<em>A trailer that had just been purchased in Poulsbo by an Auburn woman and her male passenger flips over on State Route 3 near Trigger Ave. in Silverdale.</em> Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol Trooper Chelsea Hodgson
Olympic High School

Class of 2018 graduates 250 students | Photo Gallery

EAST BREMERTON — Olympic High School graduated 250 students Thursday, June 14, in front of a packed house at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion. Class of… Continue reading

Alexandra Payne set a new meet record in the discus with a throw of 113-11. Payne is currently ranked second in the hammer throw, fourth in discus and ninth in shotput in 2A. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
Track and Field

Record-setting day for several Kitsap athletes at Lil’Norway

North Kitsap freshman Alexandra Payne won the girls Athlete of the Meet award

Alexandra Payne set a new meet record in the discus with a throw of 113-11. Payne is currently ranked second in the hammer throw, fourth in discus and ninth in shotput in 2A. (Mark Krulish/Kitsap News Group)
The color guard from the Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bangor displays the colors while Niki Saulsberry sings the national anthem at the groundbreaking ceremony April 2. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

Construction underway for a new VA clinic in Silverdale

It’s been a long time coming, but the ceremonial groundbreaking has finally took place April 2.

The color guard from the Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bangor displays the colors while Niki Saulsberry sings the national anthem at the groundbreaking ceremony April 2. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
<em>Left to right: Ivan Semerenko, Kara Putnam, Elyza Gutierrez and Jennifer Gutierrez at the recognition for Elyza’s early CPR on her mom during an emergency Nov. 10.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

CKFR recognizes 12 year old for lifesaving CPR on her mom

CENTRAL KITSAP — On the evening of Nov. 10, 12-year-old Elyza Gutierrez stepped up in a huge way for her mom. After Jennifer Gutierrez had… Continue reading

<em>Left to right: Ivan Semerenko, Kara Putnam, Elyza Gutierrez and Jennifer Gutierrez at the recognition for Elyza’s early CPR on her mom during an emergency Nov. 10.</em> Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group
More than 100 Kitsap County residents gathered together to March for Our Lives March 24, promoting school safety and gun control. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group

March for Our Lives promotes school safety and gun control | SLIDESHOW

The protest was one of hundreds throughout the U.S. in response to the Florida shooting Feb. 14.

More than 100 Kitsap County residents gathered together to March for Our Lives March 24, promoting school safety and gun control. Michelle Beahm / Kitsap News Group