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Rep. Nance faces two challengers in 23rd LD, Position 2 primary
4+ hour, 40+ min ago (741+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, July 8, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Kitsap News Group Incumbent Greg Nance is facing off against two challengers for the 23rd Legislative District, Representative Position 2 (two-year term) in the Aug. 4 primary election. The top two vote-getters will advance to the…...
4 newcomers face off for 26th District Position 2 seat
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (314+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, July 7, 2026 By Joshua Kornfeld Kitsap News Group Four candidates are facing off in the Aug. 4 primary election for Position 2 of the 26th Legislative District. In February, Rep. Michelle Valdez (Republican), who currently holds the seat, announced that she…...
Suquamish, Navy agree to honor treaty rights during shipyard work
1+ week, 1+ day ago (456+ words) Kitsap Daily News Suquamish, Navy agree to honor treaty rights during shipyard work Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 Surrounded by leaders from both the U. S. Navy and the Suquamish Tribe, Brendan Rogers, Assistant Secretary of the Navy " Energy, Installations and Environment, and…...
Sheriff Gese, 4 KCSO leadership members resigning June 26
4+ week, 1+ day ago (149+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 9, 2026 By Tyler Shuey Kitsap News Group Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese. After previously announcing he would be retiring at the end of his term this year, Kitsap County Sheriff John Gese and four other members of…...
Mc Vey resigns from Poulsbo City Council, effective June 30
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (146+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, May 28, 2026 Poulsbo City Councilmember Gary Mc Vey has submitted his resignation, effective June 30, following six years in the role, the city announced May 27. Mc Vey has served the Poulsbo community on the Planning Commission from 2017 to 2020 and…...
PO approves development agreement for Mc Cormick Urban Village
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (210+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, May 14, 2026 By Tyler Shuey Port Orchard Independent City of Port Orchard courtesy image The Port Orchard City Council approved a development agreement between the city and Mc Cormick Communities, LLC for the Mc Cormick Urban Village at…...
Randall's first Congress term much different than state legislature
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (718+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 By Mike De Felice Kitsap News Group 6th District's U. S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-WA) in her Washington, D. C. office. The U. S. Capitol building in Washington, D. C. U. S. Representative Emily Randall's experience during her first term in Congress has been a far cry…...
Candidates begin to file for Kitsap election races
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (319+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Election drop box in Kitsap County. Candidate filing week is officially underway, and many hopefuls have already submitted their names for the numerous election races this year in Kitsap County. Candidates have until 5 p. m. May 8 to file....
Kitsap officials discuss federal immigration enforcement concerns
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (399+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, April 23, 2026 Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills into law March 19, which aim to address safety concerns involving impersonating a police officer and law enforcement officials wearing masks. "Law enforcement's job, of course, is to protect us....
New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, April 15, 2026 On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion care. Planned Parenthood operates one health center in Bremerton serving Kitsap County, which reported over 5, 000 patient visits last year. Martinez…...