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Best of BI, NK, SK and CK voting live through July 15
It’s time again to vote for the Best of Bainbridge Island, North Kitsap, South Kitsap and Central Kitsap!. Now that the Top 5 from each category have been determined through your online nominations, the Best of BI, NK, SK and CK voting is live July 1 through July 15.
Kitsap County Superior Court cases
A 36-year-old Seabeck man who had $3,500 in funny money was in Superior Court June 25 charged with vehicle theft. Bail was $76,000. He faces 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine. Court papers show the State Patrol responded to Highway 3 at the Rodeo Drive-In Theater June 23...
Preferred route for STO from Kingston to Port Gamble done
The draft analysis of the Sound to Olympics Trail between Kingston and Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park has been completed. The preferred alternative would be 7.93 miles long and cost between almost $13 million to more than $15.5 million over the next 20-30 years. Kitsap County is hoping for grants to cover most of the cost so it likely would be done in phases. Officials identified nine phases, going from east to west.
A year after Washington's 'Blake fix,' arrests increase but drug treatment remains lacking
April Kelly spent years in and out of jail because of her addiction. Her health suffered, she lost contact with family and eventually ended up homeless. None of it was enough to make her quit. “They talk about reaching your bottom,” she said, “but it didn’t matter what I lost...
After state expands eligibility for property tax exemption, Kitsap's applicant list grows
The income limit for seniors, disabled, or service-connected disabled veterans to qualify for a property tax exemption jumped across Washington state this year, and the number of individuals applying for the break has dramatically increased in Kitsap County through the first half of 2024. The Washington State Legislature passed the Substitute House Bill 1355 in 2023, which raised the income threshold from 65% of the median household income to 70%, which is $65,000 for Kitsap County...
Get ready for Independence Day events that start Saturday -- including potential traffic
Fireworks and Fourth of July festivities in Kitsap County kick off this weekend, so its time to get prepared for a trip to Bremerton or Port Orchard and then start planning you Independence Day. Bremerton's now two-day Bridge Blast festival opens Saturday downtown, as does a two-day event in Port...
New Stottlemeyer Trailhead opens at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park
A new trailhead into Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park is now open, adding expanded parking and a revamped entry into the recreational draw for North Kitsap. The trailhead, which spans 1.2 acres, is located off of Stottlemeyer Road at the southeast corner of the popular 3,500-acre park. It connects directly to the...
Port Orchard Roofing Renews Commitment to Vashon Island
Established in 2007, Port Orchard Roofing has been a trusted provider of professional roofing services in Kitsap County, WA. This press release highlights its role as a reliable partner for residential and commercial roofing needs. Renewed Focus on Vashon. Port Orchard Roofing is announcing its renewed focus on delivering top-notch...
Celebration of Philanthropy
The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. A cocktail reception was followed by dinner...
Russell Square Secures Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Highlands at Silverdale Apartments
Russell Square has secured the temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) for its latest development, The Highlands at Silverdale in Washington. This new community, situated on a sprawling 26-acre site, boasts breathtaking views of Dyes Inlet and promises an elevated living experience. The Highlands at Silverdale will feature 18 beautifully designed...
New gas station planned for vacant building at Mile Hill and Long Lake in South Kitsap
PORT ORCHARD — A gas station that occupied the southwest corner of the intersection between Mile Hill Drive and Long Lake Road in South Kitsap for nearly four decades, but closed due to leaking fuel tanks leaks, may be revived by a Gig Harbor-based company. Hungsung LLC is planning to build a...
Rebuilding Hope Secures New Building in Tacoma Hilltop Neighborhood
Rebuilding Hope, the sexual assault center for Pierce and Kitsap counties announces the purchase of their first-ever owned building located at 723 MLK in the Hilltop Neighborhood. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the agency’s mission to provide healing and support for individuals impacted by sexual violence.
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