News
Baird’s odyssey brings him back to Kitsap
Head past Gold Mountain Golf Course, straddle the Mason-Kitsap County line and eventually emerge through the wooded terrain…
News
Former nurse becomes Harrison’s second-in-command
Patty Cochrell’s father always asked her when she was going to become a hospital’s chief operations officer (COO).…
News
Call your seagulls — then cook ’em too
At this year’s seagull calling contest next month, participants can do more than just talk to the birds…
News
Fire officials’ concerns delay McCormick West plan
A planned development that could bring more than 1,400 new homes to the McCormick Woods area hit a…
Opinion
My house isn’t the only thing that leaves me cold
Two weeks ago, I shut off my winter heat, rendering my house a nice toasty 59 degrees on…
Opinion
Top-two primary ruling doesn’t fix the problem
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent top-two primary ruling was gift-wrapped by the Washington State Grange to look like…
News
‘Top-two’ ruling could change nature of Kitsap races
Due to a recent ruling by the United States Supreme Court, this year’s local races will have a…
News
‘Last-minute’ contestant earns Fathoms’ crown
Even before she was crowned this year’s Fathoms o’Fun Queen, Sandy Bradley’s mother said the 18-year-old had done…
News
‘We need a sustainable system’
A series of eight advisory meetings sponsored by the Washington State Ferry system wound up this week with…
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COUNTY BRIEFS
The Elizabeth Ellington Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will host an Awards Tea at 2…
News
County’s affiliation with PSRC slated to be scrutinized
Commissioners authorize study in order to satisfy concerns from local property rights advocates.
News
Washington named as Flynn’s successor
The Kitsap County Commissioners unanimously appointed Walter E. Washington today to replace Karen Flynn, who retired as county…
Opinion
‘Independent’ doesn’t mean having no opinion
“If you are an Independent, then I am the Angel Gabriel,” writes Earl P. Otto of Bremerton.
Sports
Olson’s legacy will be his toughness — and soft side
It was the night before the biggest game of his life.
News
Cook arrested for spitting on customer’s food
A local fast-food worker was arrested after allegedly spitting on a Port Orchard man’s hamburger after the two…
News
Another ‘stand-down’ coming
Following the success of a similar event in October, Kitsap County plans to co-sponsor a “stand down” event…
News
Kids’ lunch camp continues this week with new help, focus
Two years ago, South Kitsap Helpline Executive Director Jennifer Hardison launched a program to help hungry young tummies…
News
Getting it figured out — at 92
Two or three days each week, Cora Brinton volunteers in classes at the nearby South Colby Elementary School,…
Opinion
Hopefully study is the first step in leaving PSRC
Having already expressed the view that Kitsap County’s association with the Puget Sound Regional Council has outlived its…