News Stories - Kitsap County

School bond will likely return in November

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

School board has until Aug. 11 to place bond on Nov. 3 ballot.

Many options, but no cheap fix for Bainbridge's beach sewer mains

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

The city comes out with rough estimates on sewer main repairs, but around the region similar repairs have been costly.

In the wake of Serenity House's demolition, a new home begins

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Refurbishment of the so called "Manzanita House" is under way and could open in September.

Population numbers show minimal growth on Bainbridge Island

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Bainbridge Islanders nominate 70 properties for parkland

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Battle Point Park playfields will likely open in September

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Counterfeit money making the rounds in Kitsap County

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Bainbridge flinches, settles lawsuit over building permit fees

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

The City Council agreed Wednesday to pay $495,000 to settle an eight-year-old class-action lawsuit over the cost of building permit fees.

Puget Sound Restoration Fund plots Bainbridge's first 'shellfish farm'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Six months from now a kayaker paddling past the stately Bloedel Reserve mansion may unknowingly skim above a thriving farm field.

Four aging ferries leaving Eagle Harbor for Mexican scrap yard

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Patty Lent: Bremerton not just a ferry dock

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Editor’s note: This is the fourth of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

Daugs: ‘It’s personal, not political’

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Editor’s note: The following is the second of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

Will Maupin, running on experience

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Editor’s note: This is the third of a five-part series looking at the candidates running for mayor of Bremerton.

County man arrested for conspiring to commit child rape

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Port takes hard look at SEED’s cost

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

At a four-hour meeting outlining the Port of Bremerton’s next three years Tuesday, Chief Financial Officer Becky Swanson shared some sobering facts about how much money it will take to grow the Sustainable Energy and Economic Development (SEED) project.

Former Miss Kitsap: Out of Africa

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

African villagers have no problem waiting.

WASL migrates to Web despite slow economy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s plan to move state testing online has come to fruition.

Grand Theft Auto: Central Kitsap

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Many people don’t think twice about leaving their vehicle unlocked, sometimes with the engine running, while they dash inside a store to pick up milk and bread.

County budget committee submits interim report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

A citizen’s committee formed to study how Kitsap County spends money and determine where to save has reached the one-year mark and will now work to fine-tune its recommendations.

Port hires former Kitsap Sun editor

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

The Port of Bremerton has contracted with former Kitsap Sun editor Scott Ware to serve as its communications manager for six months.

Grand Theft Auto: Central Kitsap

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Many people don’t think twice about leaving their vehicle unlocked, sometimes with the engine running, while they dash inside a store to pick up milk and bread.

County man arrested for conspiring to commit child rape

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Safety first

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

It’s the only time of year when average citizens turn into fireworks technicians.

WASL migrates to Web despite slow economy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s plan to move state testing online has come to fruition.

All for a cure

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Kathy Gallaher sat patiently as Lew Roberts drew a small amount of blood from her arm.

Grilling linked to cancer; tips for a healthy barbecue

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

An outdoor grill can be as dangerous as a cigarette.

County budget committee submits interim report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

A citizen’s committee formed to study how Kitsap County spends money and determine where to save has reached the one-year mark and will now work to fine-tune its recommendations.

POLICE LOG

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

In the ditch

Sen. Murray: qualified workforce integral to health care

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Bicycle left on Bremerton ferry, authorities search for its owner

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a possible missing person after a bicycle was found unclaimed aboard a Bremerton ferry Wednesday morning.

SeattleTimes.com: Poulsbo man sentenced for cocaine smuggling

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

SeattleTimes.com reports that Evans Matan, a Poulsbo resident and former Kingston business owner, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Canada.

Village Green is beginning to be green

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Special Presentation: Q & A with Commissioner Bauer

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Kiwanis annual fund-raiser began with generous donation

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Hansville readies for draft plan's last public review

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

GHAAC prepares for community plan finalization

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Concerts on the Cove return to park

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Candidates file for North Kitsap 2009 races

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Benefit gala kicks off Kingston Firehouse opening

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Kingston woman injured trying to rescue dog from burning house

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Man+fireworks=love at first light

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Behind the fuse with the undisputed king and queen of Kitsap’s fireworks scene.

Poulsbo comprehensive plan available for review

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

National Weather Service warns of hot, dry weekend

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Plan to play, eat and rock at Kingston Fourth

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Harrison Medical Center brings cancer care to Poulsbo

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

SeattleTimes.com: Poulsbo man sentenced for cocaine smuggling

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

SeattleTimes.com reports that Evans Matan, a Poulsbo resident and former Kingston business owner, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Canada.

No joke: Funny money's showing up in Kitsap

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Locally authored book captures 'Spirit of Poulsbo'

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

She’s off to the Bavarian Alps

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Jennifer Morris bids a fond auf wiedersehen to Little Norway.

Olympic to log 150 acres near Hansville

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:07 PDT

Area residents are concerned about truck traffic, the safety of neighbors.

Geiger retiring, downtown pharmacy will close

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

A Port Orchard legend will ride into the sunset at the end of the month when local pharmacist Bob Geiger retires and closes his business.

Anonymous informer wants candidate’s financial dealings noted

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

County budget committee submits interim report

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

A citizen’s committee formed to study how Kitsap County spends money and determine where to save has reached the one-year mark and will now work to fine tune its recommendations.

Delilah visits downtown, scopes out paint prospects

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

Nationally known radio personality Delilah Rene kicked the plan to repaint downtown Port Orchard up a notch on Wednesday, visiting Bay Street and taking pictures of specific eyesores that could benefit from renovation.

Wyatt ends council bid

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

Former Port Orchard City Councilman Rick Wyatt has ended his attempt to regain a seat on the council after his wife suffered a stroke.

Accident snarls traffic in Gorst; driver injured

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

All lanes of State Route 3 near Division Avenue in Gorst have reopened to traffic, after a two-car accident that left a 25-year-old Bremerton man seriously injured.

Port Orchard’s annexation parade rolls on

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

The annexation of the McCormick Woods subdivision into the city of Port Orchard is on track for finalization in July, but the next step in building the town into a first-class city is already in progress.

Fathoms brings out sunny skies, sunny dispositions

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

Deadly drunk driver showed little remorse, judge declares

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

UPDATE: Port Orchard paint party gains steam

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 02:05:08 PDT

Plans to spiff up downtown Port Orchard with a paint party and street fair are moving ahead, with the event tentatively scheduled for the weekend of August 1.