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There will be a mayor's race in Bremerton

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Longtime Bremerton resident Todd Best, a U.S. Navy Gulf War veteran and former New York City firefighter, filed paperwork to run for mayor late Friday afternoon.

Marketing plans underway to fill Bremerton Marina

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

With five weeks of work behind him, Bob Wise has ideas — lots of ideas — about how to fill the Bremerton Marina.

New Bremerton police officers sworn in

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Three new Bremerton police officers were sworn in at city hall this week. They are Beau Ayers, Christopher Rory Faidley and Joseph Corey.

One dead in single-vehicle crash early Friday morning

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

One Bremerton man died and another Bremerton man injured and arrested for vehicular homicide, following a one-car collision around the 12500 block of Central Valley Road NW in the early hours of May 17.

Central Kitsap school board elections getting interesting

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Three seats are up for election from Central Kitsap and all three will be contested.

Kilmer to host town hall May 29

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Rep. Derek Kilmer will host a town hall meeting in Bremerton Wednesday, May 29.

Red algea reported in Sound harmless

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

The Department of Ecology says red algea blooms reported in Sinclair Inlet and other areas of Puget Sound are harmless.

Furloughs won't impact shipyard workers

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

The furloughs announced by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Tuesday won't affect workers at Naval shipyards but will likely still impact some 20,000 civilian employees in Washington state.

Bremerton Patriot may arrive late

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Due to production plant equipment upgrades we are experiencing some growing pains this week.

Central Kitsap Reporter may arrive late

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Due to production plant equipment upgrades we are experiencing some growing pains this week.

Students tackle Gold Mountain Golf Course

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Student athletes competed Tuesday for the last few spots in the state tourney.

Olympic goes to state, Klahowya goes home

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Olympic and Klahowya played this weekend to decide who would continue on to the state tournament and whose season would end.

Vikings top Bremerton twice to take series

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

North Kitsap beat Bremerton twice Friday and Saturday to secure the number one seed in the Olympic League.

Central Kitsap hires new volleyball coach

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Central Kitsap announced Michelle Miller, 26, as the school’s new volleyball coach on Friday.

Cougar fastpitch falls to strong Bainbridge team

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

The matchup on Bainbridge was the final game of the season for Coach Bruce Welling’s Central Kitsap crew.

North Kitsap forces Knights into second game

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

The Knights lost to the Vikings 6-4 Friday in a game to determine seeding for the district tournament. A second game will take place Saturday.

Shelton meet invites Bremerton, C.K. athletes

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Athletes from Bremerton and Central Kitsap high schools participated in the 53rd Shelton Invitational Track & Field Meet Saturday, April 27.

Slideshow | Central Kitsap vs. Gig Harbor Softball

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Head coach Bruce Welling and several seniors played their last home game Wednesday against the Gig Harbor Tides.

Slideshow | Central Kitsap vs. Yelm softball

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Central Kitsap played Yelm at home on Wednesday. Yelm was able to pull away toward the end to win 6-2.

Kings West looks for state rebound | Cross Country

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:55 PDT

Out of sight, out of mind.

Concert May 26 will benefit Humane Society | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

There’s a lot of significance in the May 26 concert at Bruce Titus Ford, 1215 Bay St., Port Orchard. One, the event will feature veterans from such rock groups as Steppenwolf and Pegasus.

One big weekend in Kitsap | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

Armed Forces Day celebration, Viking Fest and more: a lot to celebrate in Kitsap this weekend.

Dance for a Chance combats teen homelessness

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

Teens helping teens is the thought behind the upcoming Coffee Oasis benefit — the third annual National Dance Week Kitsap event — May 19 in North Kitsap Auditorium

Bremerton Symphony caps 70th season May 11 | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

The Bremerton Symphony Association’s season finale, “That 70 Show,” is May 11, 7:30 p.m. in the Bremerton Performing Arts Center

Sisters shake the Treehouse | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

The Shook Twins — Laurie and Katelyn — intertwine harmonies with an eclectic and eccentric blend of folk, roots and pop.

Satire, music and more on local theater stages | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:56 PDT

Kitsap’s theater companies are producing a wide range of productions, from satire to musicals to timeless classics.

Own a piece of history | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

Port Gamble is selling some artifacts May 18 to make way for expansion of the general store.

Bugs can bring out the best in bird watching | Kitsap Birding

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

It’s more poetic to rhapsodize about May flowers, but the real reason many of our songbirds fly north each spring is bugs.

Rainier Wine comes from humble beginnings | NW Wines

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

When Damian Davis launched Rainier Wine in 2005, his focus was on producing California wine. Now, the Florida native has created a label that showcases Washington and offers high quality at a great value.

Sweat and scenery | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

Riders from 16 states test their mettle on North Kitsap’s trails

Antiques and appraisals May 11, 12 at Fairgrounds | Kitsap Week

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

The Kitsap County Historical Society and Puget Sound Genealogical Society present the annual Kitsap Antique Show May 11 and 12 in Presidents Hall, Kitsap County Fairgrounds.

Gluten Free Foodies

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

Decision is the right one for shipyard workers | Our Corner

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

The Secretary of Defense’s announcement was like icing on the cake for Bremerton and Kitsap County.

Keeping the conversation going | Colleen Smidt

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

The ability to openly and freely communicate in well-known community forums is a critical and necessary tool.

Letter | Don't reinvent the wheel.

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

The tweaking and attempts to restructure Kitsap County's government are an exercise in futility.

Letter | No gunshow loophole exists

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

Much like the “assault weapons” myth, it is a lie propagated by anti-gun extremist groups.

Letter | Celebrate the Clear Creek Trail

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

We celebrated our 20th Earth Day with a fantastic event on the Clear Creek Trail.

Inconvenience leads to single action by Congress

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

When the next edition of Webster’s Dictionary is released, chances are the word sequestration will be listed as an old term with new meaning.

Gearing up for summer

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:55:57 PDT

May is always a great month in Bremerton, and the start to this May has been exceptional.