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Ramp at Sedgwick Road will close overnight for last stages of Blackjack Creek project
PORT ORCHARD — The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is making progress on fish barrier removal in South Kitsap, and a new bridge aboveBlackjack Creek will soon replace the original box culverts on Highway 16. The final steps in the process will affect traffic, however, causing some detours for overnight drivers. ...
Burien City Council to discuss Community Development Block Grant, Human Services funding & more at Monday’s meeting
The Burien City Council is set to convene Monday evening, Sept. 30, 2024 to address several pressing issues facing the community, including Community Development Block Grant, Human Services funding and more. The meeting can be viewed in-person starting at 5:30 p.m. at Burien City Hall, via Comcast TV Channel 21,...
Opioid overdoses declining in Kitsap, according to recent data
The number of suspected opioid overdoses in Kitsap County fell during the second quarter of 2024, according to health district data, marking the first quarterly decline in two years. There were 107 suspected overdoses during April, May and June; that is 24 fewer than the prior quarter. While that is still historically high, the results — which coincided with a national decline in overdose deaths — are among the first indications the millions being invested in combating...
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