SKFR Responds to Barn Fire in Olalla
Possible explosions heard inside the barn.   read more....

Legislation Aims to Rein In Labor Costs for State Ferries
The bill, approved overwhelmingly by the House, also would allow more work to be done at WSF¿s Bainbridge Island shipyard.   read more....

Commissioner's Request for Information Irks Bremerton Port Staff
Roger Zabinski ruffles feathers when he asks staff for information he says is essential.   read more....

New Principal Hired for North Mason High School
Chad Collins, currently an assistant principal at North Kitsap, has been chosen as the new principal for North Mason High School.   read more....

Boat Spills Diesel Into Sinclair Inlet
A diesel spill occurred Monday afternoon at the Port Orchard Railway Marina.   read more....

County Creates Task Force to Advise on Shoreline Planning
The 20 members will advise county planners on policies and regulations.   read more....

Second Ferry Coming to Bremerton for Evening Commute
The 90-car Sealth will be brought in to replace the 124-car Kitsap, which is going to Todd Shipyards to repair a leak.   read more....

Greenbacks for Green Appliances
A Cash for Clunkers-style program for people who buy clothes washers and refrigerators starts Monday.   read more....

Keyport Kicks Off High-Tech Project to Save on Energy Cost
The Navy installation plans to save money and cut energy consumption in part by using a high-tech geothermal system.   read more....

Chickens, Charter Changes Could Be on Future Bremerton Ballot
Backers of Backyard chickens are considering taking their movement to voters via an initiative.   read more....

District Hires Investigator to Look Into Allegations of Discrimination in Classroom
A mother says a Woodlands Elementary teacher mistreated her son because of his race.   read more....

Poulsbo's Martha and Mary Buys In-Home Care Provider
The purchase of Angel Advocates reflects the changing reality of senior care, a Martha and Mary exec says.   read more....

Skookum, Kitsap's Unsung Big Employer, Thinks Bigger | BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
The frustrations of a special-education teacher led to a $51 million nonprofit company, based in Bremerton, that's the go-to source for hiring persons with disabilities.   read more....

Bainbridge Has No Misdemeanor Marijuana Law ... What to Do?
Those arrested on Bainbridge Island with small amounts of marijuana in their possession can't be charged with the crime.   read more....