Vyraa — Local News for Bremerton, Kitsap County & Washington State

An investigative report by the University of Washington Center for Human Rights reveals federal immigration authorities queried state licensing databases millions of times, leading to 356 confirmed civil arrests despite Keep Washington Working Act protections.

The Port of Bremerton has reissued competitive contractor bids for its $25 million Port Orchard Marina Breakwater Replacement Project, replacing a 50-year-old wave barrier to protect 441 slips, passenger foot ferries, and maritime commerce across Sinclair Inlet.

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has issued Executive Order 26-05 establishing the state's first Chief Fraud Prevention Officer across cabinet health agencies and requested 2027 legislation to expand the Medicaid False Claims Act statewide.

New Puget Sound Regional Council monitoring data shows 26 of 40 regional growth cities trailing long-term housing targets as Bremerton advances subarea density and infill zoning under VISION 2050.

Federal prosecutors requested Washington state isolate mail ballots from 405 suspected noncitizens, prompting Secretary of State Steve Hobbs to cite the National Voter Registration Act's 90-day quiet period.

Chico Creek's restored fish passage sets the stage for the annual Kitsap Salmon Tours following WSDOT's completed $56.8 million Highway 3 barrier-removal project in Kitsap County.

State budget writers and public disclosure regulators urge Washington lawmakers to hold a record $51 million campaign finance penalty in reserve as Meta prepares a federal appeal.

The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to vote on a resolution adjusting unincorporated stormwater utility fees to $149 in 2027 and $156 in 2028 to relieve the county road fund.