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Blossom appointed to planning commission after heated city council debate

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Blossom appointed to planning commission after heated city council debate

In a question of process or progress, the debate over which quickly became contentious at Tuesday’s regular meeting…

Kitsap Phase 3 application placed on hold until July 9

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Kitsap Phase 3 application placed on hold until July 9

Kitsap County’s application to move on to phase 3 of Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Safe Start” program has been…

Lawmakers thought Inslee’s veto went too far; they were right

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Lawmakers thought Inslee’s veto went too far; they were right

Governor knew vetoing a single sentence in roads budget was unusual, a judge ruled it wasn’t legal

Blood donors needed as northwest faces shortages

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Blood donors needed as northwest faces shortages

It’s not unusual for blood to be in short supply in the summer, but the COVID-19 pandemic still…

11 new COVID-19 cases reported by health district Tuesday

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11 new COVID-19 cases reported by health district Tuesday

Countywide total currently sits at 235

Law enforcement agencies state they cannot detain, cite or arrest violators of mask order

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Law enforcement agencies state they cannot detain, cite or arrest violators of mask order

Both agencies cite Gov. Inslee’s statewide mask mandate as a “public health and safety measure.”

224 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kitsap County

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224 cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Kitsap County

June sees the highest number of cases added since March

WSF advises riders limit usage to ‘essential purposes’

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WSF advises riders limit usage to ‘essential purposes’

Washington State Ferries recently advised all riders to limit travel on ferries to essential purposes only, and to…

Travel testimony | ‘Papa and I in Iceland’ by Ryan Powers

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Travel testimony | ‘Papa and I in Iceland’ by Ryan Powers

Bainbridge High School freshman Ryan Powers recently traveled to Iceland with his grandfather, Andrew Ulitsky, also of Bainbridge.…

A sweet new treat: Pleasant Beach Donuts thrives despite pandemic

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A sweet new treat: Pleasant Beach Donuts thrives despite pandemic

Bainbridge Island’s only donut-devoted shop recently opened for business mid-pandemic

Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through July

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Kitsap Transit extends fare-free policy through July

Extension aims to limit spread of COVID-19 in the county

Bainbridge council picks Deets for deputy mayor post

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Bainbridge council picks Deets for deputy mayor post

Bainbridge Councilman Joe Deets is the new deputy mayor for Bainbridge Island.

Island dancers turn to online outlet to share student showcase

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Island dancers turn to online outlet to share student showcase

The show must go on — online, that is.