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Tacoma-based Harts opens new location as part of expansion strategy
The company recently hired a president, expanded its services and plans to open a Kitsap County location soon. Join us in Tacoma where you'll hear from local business leaders in a panel discussion followed by a networking reception. 2024 Women of Influence. Nominate a Woman of Influence today. Help the...
CARES programs help take strain off WA emergency departments
POULSBO, Wash. - A 911 call is typically the first call for help, but Poulsbo Fire Chief Jim Gillard told FOX 13 News the CARES program is helping aid those calls. "What’s really neat is, we’re not reducing the number of times people call 911, we’re reducing the number of emergencies they’re having that require them to call 911 or utilize an emergency department," Gillard said.
How to spot bioluminescence in Kitsap waterways this August
August’s heat is here, and with 80-degree temperatures lasting well into the evenings, there's no better place to be than on the water. If the standard water adventures are feeling stale, it might be time to add some novelty to your kayaking and paddle boarding. August is a great month to seek out marine bioluminescence, which — when visible — glows in a blueish-green spatter throughout sheltered areas of Puget Sound and Hood Canal. ...
Protest Sparks Traffic Delays at Washington Military Base
Protests by the No Nukes group at Bangor Main Gate have led to significant delays this morning. Kitsap County is experiencing significant delays this morning as protesters from the No Nukes group demonstrate at the Bangor Main Gate. The Washington State Patrol has advised that base access may be delayed until 8:30 AM due to the ongoing demonstration. Trooper Katherine Weatherwax informed the public via X (Twitter), emphasizing that the protest was affecting the flow of traffic but not blocking the gate entirely. A local resident commenting on the post noted that the group is known for peaceful weekly demonstrations in Lake Forest Park and usually does not create blocking or traffic disruptions.
Bainbridge pool losing; other Kitsap money matters winning; few candidate surprises
All of the money measures except for the Bainbridge Island pool were passing, and there were few surprises in the candidate races with all incumbents leading in voting returns in the Primary Election in Kitsap County Aug. 6. The biggest surprise was two Republican candidates leading the way for county...
Kitsap passenger-only ferry service at risk after part failure
If the failures in the Washington State Ferries system haven’t worried Kitsap County passengers yet, a new warning about the county’s fast ferries very well could. Passenger-only ferry service between downtown Seattle and both Kingston and Southworth is operating without backup vessels, following the failure of a part in the boats’ jet propulsion systems, according to Kitsap Transit. The agency’s busy routes out of Bremerton aren’t affected.
High school football schedules for the 2024 season in Kitsap County and North Mason
Roughly six weeks away from the start of the 2024 high school football season, here's a chance for readers to look at team-by-team schedules for West Sound's nine squads. Just a reminder: there's a few changes from last season worth noting, including league alterations for the two largest high schools in Kitsap County: South Kitsap and Central Kitsap. ...
Man shot during Bremerton home invasion robbery
BREMERTON, Wash. - Detectives with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office are investigating a home invasion robbery that ended with a shooting that left one person critically injured overnight in East Bremerton. Deputies and Bremerton police responded to an incident at a home off Caymans Northeast after midnight Friday. According to...
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