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A Navy optometrist administers a slit lamp eye exam, a routine procedure that is difficult to obtain for United members in Kitsap County.

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Kitsap could lose last hospital in United negotiations

Patients are finding themselves in a care desert

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St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale.

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UnitedHealthcare, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health reach agreement

UnitedHealthcare and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health agreed to a new multi-year contract Dec. 26, ending uncertainty for almost…

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The scene of the fatal collision Dec. 25 on Viking Way.

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1 dead, 2 injured in Christmas collision on Viking Way

One person is dead and two others injured following a two-vehicle head-on collision in the 16200 block of…

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Kitsap courts: Man faces life after stabbing

A 25-year-old Bremerton man faces life in prison and a $50,000 fine after being arrested for a stabbing…

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Bainbridge Island briefs

New owners

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The chapter emphasized the importance of unity and inclusivity, inviting community members and faculty to participate.

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Olympic College celebrates Kwanzaa early due to break

The Kitsap Black Student Union hosted its annual Kwanzaa celebration Dec. 16, bringing together members of its Youth…

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BI author writes most ‘personal’ book yet

“Bainbridge Island. That wooded little utopia of 6,000 adventurous souls across Elliott Bay, 9 miles and 35 minutes…

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Slap over dog not proportional to gun

Kitsap County court cases

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Volunteers stack boxes of donated toys to be given out at a local hospital.

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Nonprofit delivers over 12,000 toys to local hospitals

Kidzz Helping Kidzz, a nonprofit founded by Zachary Darner at just 7 years old, continues to make a…

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Hansville Grocery facing financial hardships due to septic costs

Hansville Grocery, a longtime store and cafe known to locals as “Hansgrill,” is facing financial challenges due to…

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1 dead following head-on collision with RV

The driver of a pickup has died following a head-on collision with a recreational vehicle Dec. 23 on…

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High Point Cannabis

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Port Gamble S’Klallam weed shop reopens following attempted burglary

A group of people broke into the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe’s cannabis shop the morning of Dec. 21,…

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The Kitsap Palestine Solidarity Coalition is starting its second year of protesting every other week near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal. Its goal is to bring an end to the Israeli Occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. For details go to Kitsapforgazaevent@gmail.com

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End occupation

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