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Kitsap nixes plan to update equestrian facility zoning

Kitsap County leadership decided not to proceed with a suite of controversial updates to the zoning code for…

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New Kitsap laws could help alleviate childcare crisis

Finding day care for young children in Kitsap County is challenging; providing that day care is even more…

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Bainbridge laws that are taking effect in 2026

The new year means change — for people and for the rulebooks.

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Greatest share of Kitsap population growth? Migrants

The 2025 state population data is out, and like most of Washington, Kitsap cities and towns are growing…

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KCD’s new AgWeather System tower tracks real-time conditions

While rural areas around the nation reckon with federal cuts to weather information systems, Kitsap residents will see…

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Two horses enjoy some hay at Lazy K Stables in Burley.

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Kitsap County postpones equestrian facility code updates to 2026

The future of horse culture in Kitsap County will remain in question as planners review changes to laws…

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Kitsap community helps raise funds for child’s seizure alert dog

The Kitsap community raised over $29,000 to cover the expenses of a medical alert dog for Calvin Dugas,…

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Local TV pilot ‘Finding Chaz’ has first screening on BI

Coming soon to a streaming service or theater near you — a story about growing up on Bainbridge.

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Local orgs in Kitsap step up in wake of food assistance cuts

Food banks in Kitsap County may have a lifeline, despite decimating federal cuts to food assistance programs.

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West Sound Tech construction to continue with new funding

One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session, and many Kitsap students…

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Kitsap weather forecasts to be more accurate with changes

Chaotic weather can have unpredictable consequences, but some areas of Kitsap County may have a better bead on…

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Kitsap looking for community input on 5-year homeless plan

Think you can solve homelessness? Give the county a call.

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‘Rambler’ scholarship open for young Kitsap music artists

Young music artists in Kitsap County have a chance to “ramble on” this summer.