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Port Orchard to host inaugural Mosquito Fleet Fest

A century-old relic of transportation in Port Orchard is set to be the focus of a new city celebration, one...

By Elisha Meyer Port Orchard Independent • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
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Mihelia Thomas, 16, shares a smile with her sister during a tabletop game.

PO group strengthens bond of separated siblings

By Elisha Meyer Port Orchard Independent
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A look into what became known as the Hospital Hill encampment behind St. Michael Medical Center, a camp that was cleared last month.

Shelter to open in fall as homeless numbers increase

By Elisha Meyer Kitsap News Group


West Sound Soccer provides club sport for girls

By age 14, girls drop out of sports at twice the rate of boys due to lack of access, positive…

By Nicholas Zeller-Singh Kitsap News Group • April 18, 2024 1:30 am
Tall ship to be in Port Orchard 3 weeks this...

The tall ship Lady Washington will dock in Port Orchard three different weeks this summer.

By Steven Powell • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Poulsbo furniture firm adds warehouse, technologies

Poulsbo-based Watson Furniture Group, the industry leader in function-first design and respectful manufacturing, has completed a multi-million-dollar expansion and process…

By Staff report • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
As trash piles up volunteer cleanup programs gain traction

Washington has a huge litter problem, the first state Department of Ecology study in almost two decades says.

By Elisha Meyer Kitsap News Group • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
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BIG news at SERVPRO of Kitsap County!!

After 16 years of serving the Kitsap community, from their Bremerton office, Terry and J’Nene McCann announced their retirement from…

April 17, 2024 1:30 am
In looking at ways to improve our broader financial wellbeing, it can help to focus on three pillars of financial wellness: saving, spending and security. Photo courtesy First Fed Sponsored
Tips for your path to financial wellness

As April begins, so does Financial Literacy Month, an opportune time to reevaluate and bolster our financial well-being. It’s a…

By First Fed • April 8, 2024 6:00 am

Kitsap announces cleanups for Gorst, highway ramps

The Gorst corridor of State Route 3, considered to be the dirtiest segment of highway in Kitsap County, will receive…

By Elisha Meyer Kitsap News Group • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
30 fight house fire on BI

The air in Bainbridge’s Crystal Springs neighborhood was down a few carats when a house burst into flames the evening…

By Molly Hetherwick Kitsap News Group • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Spartan boys, girls edge NK in track

Bainbridge and North Kitsap’s track teams battled April 17, it and came down to the final few events for both…

By Nicholas Zeller-Singh Kitsap News Group • April 17, 2024 1:30 am
Vikings win first of 2 games against Bainbridge

The North Kitsap Vikings took the first victory in the Battle of the Bridge against Bainbridge, winning 4-3 April 16.

By Nicholas Zeller-Singh Kitsap News Group • April 16, 2024 1:30 am
A dream come true for any weekend golfer

Every April I am excited to watch on TV the world’s best golfers compete in the prestigious Masters tournament in…

By Mike De Felice Kitsap News Group • April 16, 2024 1:30 am
Fundraisers to send Olalla kids to Globals

Olalla Elementary School students are putting on fundraisers to raise money to go to Kansas City, Mo., May 22-25 to…

By Steven Powell • April 16, 2024 1:30 am
Dogs enjoy new BI park

Dogs, and their owners, are loving the expanded dog park at Strawberry Hill on Bainbridge Island that recently opened.

March 27, 2024 1:30 am
BI school celebrates Japan-inspired Spring Festival

Students at The Island School on Bainbridge Island recently celebrated with a Japan-inspired Spring Festival.

By Staff report • March 27, 2024 1:30 am
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April 17, 2024 1:30 am
In looking at ways to improve our broader financial wellbeing, it can help to focus on three pillars of financial wellness: saving, spending and security. Photo courtesy First Fed Sponsored
April 8, 2024 6:00 am
Bloedel Reserve’s forest management plan includes removing invasive species, thinning thoughtfully, and adding native plant species. Sam Olbekson photo / courtesy Bloedel Reserve Sponsored
April 8, 2024 6:00 am
Robin Callahan’s ‘Harmony’ won the CPAA Visionary Award for 2023. ‘Harmony’ embraces the natural shape of the pearl while allowing you to see the beauty of the natural pearl from every angle. Sponsored
April 1, 2024 6:00 am