Kitsap

Kitsap County officials warn of a massive budget shortfall by 2027, weight staff cuts against a new sales tax as public safety costs soar.

An 18-year-old in Poulsbo faces DUI and assault charges after a hit-and-run and a violent confrontation with Kitsap County deputies.

Check local fireworks laws across Kitsap County, including Bremerton, Poulsbo, and Bainbridge Island, as new bans prepare to take effect in 2027.

Presbyterian teenagers from Bainbridge Island and Spokane trade mission trips to tackle food insecurity and environmental service across Washington.

Seattle workers are migrating to Bremerton for sub-million dollar homes and ferry access, driving up competition in the Kitsap County real estate market.

Jalen Davis and Mana Voss named Kitsap Sun male athletes of the year following state championship seasons in basketball, cross country, and track.

Olympic College students will receive free Kitsap Transit bus and ferry passes starting September 1 through a state-funded pilot program.

Kitsap County commissioners appoint corrections veteran Penny Sapp as acting sheriff following the sudden departure of John Gese and four top leaders.

Dian Aversano transformed a gas station lot into a local institution. Learn how Island Details Landscape and Maintenance grew over 26 years.

A dump truck crash on SR 3 in Silverdale caused significant delays Thursday. Washington State Patrol reports one person injured after truck wobbled.

Kitsap County considers a two-phase AI policy focusing on cybersecurity, data privacy, and mandatory attribution for all government-related work.

Sheriff John Gese and four top deputies will vacate Kitsap County positions June 26 following budget disputes and a crucial retirement COLA deadline.

Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese and four top officials depart June 26 amid budget tensions. Interim appointment process begins for Kitsap County.

Aden Chiropractic introduces Kinetisense AI technology to Kitsap County, providing objective data-driven assessments for patient recovery and care.

U.S. Navy plans to station new Columbia-class submarines at Naval Base Kitsap and potentially increase the aircraft carrier presence to three ships.

Admiral Daryl Caudle suggests the San Diego-based USS Abraham Lincoln may move to Naval Base Kitsap to bolster Pacific strategic readiness.

Chef Brendan McGill closes Café Hitchcock and Oyster Cellar, ending a 15-year Seattle run to focus on Bainbridge Island business operations.

Kitsap Transit launches a free Winslow shuttle June 13 to reduce traffic and improve ferry terminal access for visitors and residents.

A detached shop in South Kitsap was destroyed Sunday after a fast-moving fire caused structural collapse and injured one firefighter.

Junior Eli Tracy throws a complete-game one-hitter as Bainbridge defeats Orting 6-1 to advance to the Class 2A state baseball championship.

Bainbridge Island prepares for a busy summer featuring the BIMA Treasure Trek, a new LGBTQIA+ inclusive music festival, and major solar energy projects.

Two suspects face felony charges after stealing $5,000 in clothes from Old Navy and Dick’s Sporting Goods in Silverdale, Washington.

Kitsap 911 introduces 'AVA,' an AI assistant to handle non-emergency calls in 35 languages, aiming to reduce response times for critical incidents.

Health insurance enrollment through Washington's marketplace fell by 13% in Kitsap County as premiums skyrocketed following federal subsidy cuts.