News - Central Kitsap

Shooting victim high on meth, carrying loaded gun when Poulsbo officer killed him

Matthew James Netter was dangerously high on methamphetamine and pulled a loaded pistol on a Poulsbo police officer when he was shot and killed during a July traffic stop. Poulsbo officer Darrel Moore shot Netter, 23, of Bremerton, eight times at point blank range, until Netter stopped moving, according to a report issued Friday by Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney Russell Hauge.

Manette Bridge closed Thursday for construction

Pedestrians, but not cars, will be able to pass the Manette Bridge in downtown Bremerton Thursday, while workers lay 300 yards of concrete in one of the new bridge's piers.

Naked woman on bicycle prompts multiple calls to 911

A naked 20-year-old woman riding a bicycle on highways Monday drew the attention of passers-by, and also a request from a state trooper to put some clothes on. Multiple calls about the woman were taken by dispatchers, the first at 2:31 p.m. Monday, reporting a completely naked woman was riding a bicycle on State Highway 3 near Allyn, according to the Washington State Patrol.

Downtown Bremerton: The revival that wasn't

Tim Ryan bought three buildings along Pacific Avenue in Bremerton — one on Sixth Street, Fifth Street and First Street — imagining great possibilities, seeing himself as a contributor to a more vibrant downtown district with attractions and conveniences. “I was all excited. Every-thing was ready to go,” said Ryan, CEO of Tim Ryan Construction. “That was 18 years ago.”

Hired from within - Forty-one years on the job with Cental Kitsap Fire and Rescue, Roy Lusk takes over as chief

A 16-year-old Roy Lusk strolled down the street in Old Town Silverdale when a man approached him and asked what he was doing. “I’m walking down the street,” Lusk, 58, of Newberry Hill, remembered Tuesday. Then he paused. “Smart alec 16-year-old.” The man, Bob Burpee, a ranking official in what would later be known as Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, asked if he wanted to be a firefighter.

Man's sleepover with 'lady friend' interrupted by knife-wielding husband

A 38-year-old Bremerton man was chased by a jealous husband wielding a butcher knife Friday morning after the husband caught the 38-year-old and his wife in the act.

Seabeck arson burns double-wide to the ground

About 7,000 gallons of water were needed to douse a burning double-wide manufactured home in Seabeck Tuesday morning.

Central Kitsap School District puts levy on February ballot

Voters will see a levy measure for Central Kitsap School District building and technology updates on the February 2011 ballot. The school approved putting the levy to a public vote at its Aug. 11 meeting.

13-year-old arrested for stabbing man with knife kept in her bra

A 13-year-old girl suspected of stabbing a Kingston resident with a knife she kept in her bra said she was defending a 24-year-old man. Bremerton police were called to the melee at the ARCO station at the intersection of Sixth Street and Naval Avenue at 8:49 p.m. Aug. 11, according to police reports

World Trade Center steel arrives this weekend

Although it doesn’t have a permanent home yet, steel salvaged from the World Trade Center and destined to be made into a memorial for those who died on the terrorist attacks of Sept 11, 2001 will arrive in Silverdale Sunday.