Kitsap Daily News

08/31/2024

From Sept. 15 through Oct. 11, Highway 104 in Port Gamble will be closed from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sundays through Thursday nights for infrastructure improvements being done by Raydient Places + Properties.

08/30/2024

North Kitsap High School basketball coach Scott Orness announced his resignation Aug. 30, closing the latest chapter in a highly successful coaching career in which the Vikings brought home a 2020 2A state championship and Olympic League championships in all nine of his seasons at the helm.

08/30/2024

Kitsap Transit anticipates being able to operate Kingston fast ferry service to Seattle starting Saturday, Aug. 31.

08/30/2024

Emails read without consent, intimidation cited in investigation

08/30/2024

Soon after the iron door clangs shut to lock an inmate into the Kitsap County jail, the detainee meets someone who finds ways to keep them from ever having to return.

08/29/2024

A Washington state appeals court has ruled the insurer of the Bremerton School District is not on the hook for a $1.77 million settlement reached in March of last year between the district and former assistant football coach Joseph Kennedy.

08/28/2024

Just one season after leading the school to its first-ever state championship in baseball, Klahowya’s Eddie Beloate is stepping away from coaching.

08/28/2024

The love of food shared between longtime friends Shelly Lewis and Christina Balazs hit a roadblock upon their move to Washington.

08/27/2024

Enrollment projected to decline over next 4 years

08/27/2024

A numb feeling continues to hover over North Kitsap High School, and it has little to do with the wins and losses of the year prior that brought the Vikings oh so close to another shot at a 2A state football title.

08/27/2024

Will be inclusive, accessible playground for all ages and abilities

08/27/2024

Like a certain “boy who lived” character in literature, Terry Heath had also been looking for a way out from the cupboard under the stairs.

08/26/2024

📚✨ Get Ready for a Bright New School Year! 🌟✏️

Attention parents and students! The Back to School, Fall Education 2024/2025 special section is here to kick off the school year with a bang! 🎒📘

Inside, you’ll find essential tips for a smooth school transition, local school spotlights and what’s new this year.

Don’t miss out on the ultimate guide to navigating the upcoming school year. Stay informed, stay prepared, and make this year the best one yet! 🏫🌟

Available Aug. 30 in your local newspaper and online: (Central Kitsap Reporter, Bainbridge Island Review, North Kitsap Herald, Port Orchard Independent, kitsapdailynews.com, bainbridgereview.com)

Dive in and get a head start on a fantastic year ahead! 📚👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

08/26/2024

With a curriculum that includes off-campus learning, guest speakers and a network of global community partners, at Hyla School on Bainbridge Island, the world is the students’ classroom!
Hyla School

At Bainbridge Island school, real-world experiences launch academic success for lifetime impact

08/26/2024

Kitsap Transit has alerted Fast Ferry riders that sailings between Kingston and Seattle have been canceled for Aug. 26 and until further notice, the first blow to an agency that recently announced a shortage of vessels could cause significant disruptions for Puget Sound commuters.

08/26/2024

For these fans, it wasn’t their first rodeo in the rain.

08/23/2024

The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is looking to discover the source of overnight damage at the construction site of the Newberry Hill Road culvert project, which has already caused public works officials to push back the timeline of the road’s reopening with the start of school right around the...

08/23/2024

There’s something extraordinary about the level of craftsmanship and handiwork that appears at the annual Kitsap Fair and Stampede.

08/23/2024

The first Kitsap Blues Music Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend at the Kitsap Fairgrounds.

08/20/2024

🎉 Get Ready for Fun at the Kitsap Fair & Stampede! 🎉

From August 21-25, the Kitsap Fairgrounds will be the place to be! With more than just thrilling eight-second rides, we’ve got exhilarating attractions, sensational entertainment, and delicious fair treats that will keep you coming back for more. 🎡🎠🍭

To ensure you don’t miss a single moment of the excitement, check out our special fair section, expertly produced by Sound Publishing in partnership with the Kitsap Fair & Stampede. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about this year’s event, including schedules, highlights, and tips for making the most of your fair experience!

Pick up your hard copy in the Bainbridge Island Review, North Kitsap Herald, Port Orchard Independent, and at local businesses throughout Central Kitsap. Or take a peek by clicking on the link!

Come on down to the fairgrounds and dive into the adventure waiting for you. See you there! 🎊

Kitsap Fair 2024

08/20/2024

Olympic High School and University of Puget Sound graduate Ethan Goldizen may finally have some breathing room to work with after a chaotic first year on the football sidelines at Kingston High School.

08/19/2024

Kindergarten starts Sept. 3

08/18/2024

Chief Seattle Days has been a major event for decades, but it hasn’t always been that way.

08/17/2024

The Poulsbo City Council is expected to approve a $94,700 contract with Walker Consultants out of Seattle for downtown parking implementation, which could include stronger enforcement, an employee parking area, signage and paid/hybrid parking.

08/16/2024

The Bremerton woman who sustained serious injuries Aug. 10 after crashing and rolling her car on Highway 3 just northeast of Gorst has died, the Washington State Patrol confirmed Aug. 16.

08/16/2024

Sean Banks does what he can not to linger on past performances, even with the many “would’ve, should’ve or could’ve” scenarios his South Kitsap Wolves encountered in his first season as football coach.

08/16/2024

The centennial celebration may have come and gone, but organizers of the Kitsap Fair and Stampede hope to keep the good times rolling in 2024.

08/15/2024

For most of her life, Edna Cowell Martin tried to keep it a secret that she was a cousin of infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.

08/15/2024

An increasing number of Olalla residents are leaving no doubt where they stand on the issue of the Olalla Bay Market, whose owner, Gregg Olsen, recently filed a $35 million tort claim against Kitsap County.

08/14/2024

Sailors aboard the USS Ronald Reagan received a warm welcome from family and the Navy community of Bremerton Aug. 13 after completing the vessel’s move to Naval Base Kitsap from its years-long homeport in Yokosuka, Japan.