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A HEART team member clearing out an encampment in Kitsap County.

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HEART team’s hands-on-approach transforms homeless crisis

Two years ago, a team with a simple yet bold mission set out to address homelessness in Kitsap…

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Community members take KHS dogs out for a walk through the ‘Barks and Recs’ program.

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‘Barks and Rec’ program strengthens community bonds

Picture this: a sunny day, a leash in hand, and an eager shelter dog by your side.

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Nurses are having to deal with large open wounds as a result of the drug use.

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Kitsap prepares for ‘tranq,’ which makes fentanyl more deadly

A person finds a roommate non-responsive. First responders arrive and declare the 55-year-old Port Orchard man deceased. In…

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National Guard Lt. Cmdr. Swift Sanchez smiles during an interview about her upcoming role to support the 60th presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2025.

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Native women vets share challenges of serving

Standing up for women’s rights can also mean standing up for your country.

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BISD superintendent Amii Thompson shares amended details about the school budget at a board meeting last winter.

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BISD votes to extend superintendent’s contract

It’s been over a week since Election Day, but Bainbridge Island still had one more top leadership position…

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The Nov. 6 meeting when the district’s financial situation was explained.

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Deep dive into BISD finances shows years of errors

Without change, it could be nearly $400,000 in the red

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Chief Legacy officer Leo Flor emphasizes creating a more inclusive experience beyond the soccer matches.

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World soccer stage to be a boost for Kitsap economy

Officials make sure fans explore more than just Seattle

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KPHD, others working on loneliness epidemic

Loneliness is always a concern during the holidays, but now it’s a concern year-round, and the Kitsap Public…

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A voter puts her election ballot in a drop box on Bainbridge Island Nov. 5.

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Dems win most contests in Kitsap, state

While the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump captivated voters nationwide, the Red Wave stopped at…

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Quincy Jones died at the age of 91.

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Bremerton music icon Quincy Jones dies at 91

Musical titan Quincy Jones, a man who discovered his life’s passion at a piano in the segregated Sinclair…

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A number of people turned out for the trail’s ribbon-cutting.

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New hiking trail showcases Bainbridge’s bucolic scenery

Hikers can take a stroll through Bainbridge Island history and celebrate the harvest season along its newest recreational…

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Corrections officer Paul Haney and yellow lab George search for drugs in a cell in the Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard.

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Dogs sniff for drugs to keep jail inmates safe

Two new hires at Kitsap County Jail could care less about getting paychecks. Instead, George and Andy live…

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Students head to board a ferry for a day of class and hands-on training on the water.

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High schoolers could help WSF worker shortage

There’s an old workforce saying that it’s not what you know, but who you know. That was especially…