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The Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office is excited to announce deployment of a new Victim Portal exclusively for crime victims. Staff will be reaching out to current crime victims with information on signing up or you can also contact 360-337-7174 or at kcpa@kitsap.gov to get signed up.

It's time to get rid of your tires! We're hosting a free tire collection event for Kitsap households. Limit 15 tires per household. Visit kcowa.us/RecycleEvents for event details!

Did you know this compost was created right here on the Kitsap Peninsula? We partnered with WM and North Mason Fiber to giveaway free compost over the weekend. WM collects food and yard waste from resident's curbside carts and transports it to North Mason Fiber, where it is turned into compost!

We're partnering with WM and North Mason Fibers for a free compost giveaway event on May 9, 2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., while supplies last! Bring your own bucket, shovels, gloves, and equipment to secure your vehicle load. Visit kcowa.us/RecycleEvents for event details.

Have expired or unwanted household medications? Safely dispose of it for free at a secure medicine kiosk! Find a location at medtakebackwashington.org. Please note: Used and empty sharps are not accepted through this program. Learn where to safely dispose of used sharps at Recycle.Kitsap.Gov

Join us for an open house at the South Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility! When: April 8, 2026 from 10 am. to 12 p.m. Where: 5551 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 Subscribe to our newsletter at kcowa.us/swnews for more details as we get closer to the event!

Hey Seabeck! Our first free community repair event is tomorrow, March 14, 2026, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Visit kcowa.us/fixitfairs for more information!

Fix-it Fair

Can you fix, repair, mend, or sew? Your skills are needed at upcoming Fix-it Fairs!

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Join us for an open house at the South Kitsap Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility! When: April 8, 2026 from 10 am. to 12 p.m. Where: 5551 SW Imperial Way, Bremerton, WA 98312 Subscribe to our newsletter at kcowa.us/swnews for more details as we get closer to the event!

Know someone that has made an impact on the environment? Nominate them for an Earth Day Award! We're accepting nominations until March 20, 2026 at kcowa.us/earthday🌎

Appraisers from the Assessor’s Office are conducting inspections throughout the unincorporated South Kitsap area through April. Washington State Law (RCW 84.41.030) requires inspections of all real property throughout the county at least once every six years. Learn more: lnks.gd/3/3RJ8Jqb

Still hanging on to your live tree after the holidays? Now is the time to recycle it at kcowa.us/treecycle! Some sites offer free recycling, while others are donation-based supporting local youth organizations!

Collision on SR 307 both directions at MP 5.25 near SR 104 beginning at 10:11 am on Dec. 27, 2025 until further notice. Road is closed. View on map

Strong winds this afternoon could result in blown down limbs triggering power outages. Our friends at Washington Emergency Management Division have produced a video with tips on what to do before a power outage: buff.ly/RnLeUuY

Severe Weather Shelters are open Friday & Saturday, Dec 26-27. The shelters provide a safe and warm place for people to stay. Guests must check in before 9 p.m. Free rides to shelters are available: call 360-373-3000 before 8 p.m. Details at: buff.ly/bGnCY4k

Sea/Brem - Reminder - Changes to Seattle/Bremerton Route Schedule This Winter Read full alert

Edm/King - Edmonds Terminal Status - Two Hour Wait for Drivers Read full alert

In observance of the Christmas and New Year's Day holidays, all County administrative offices will be closed on Dec. 25, 2025, and Jan. 1, 2026. The following facilities are also reporting changes:

As long as I’m governor, investments in ferries will continue to be a high priority. My proposed transportation budget adds 3 new ferries to our fleet. Read more in the Seattle Times.

Ferguson has a $1 billion plan for WA ferries

The plan comes at a perilous time for the ferry system and as state finances are strained. Still, Ferguson says, the state has the resources for this investment.

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Sea/BI - #2 Tacoma Out of Service Following 935a From Sea to BI Read full alert

Hey, everyone! The Kitsap County Assessor’s Office just released their December newsletter. Check out all the great news and information here! content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd...

Faunt/Va/SW - Two-boat service extended due to urgent vessel repairs Read full alert

Hood Canal Bridge Closed Both Directions 12/9 Read full alert

A small case filled with what appear to be live hand grenades and other types of explosive devices was found in a residence in the 11000 block of Olalla Valley Rd. SE. Contractors doing renovations on the home located the case on Monday, December 1st. 1/5

The holiday gift guide everyone was waiting for😌 Our solid waste team put together their favorite recommendations for those special people in your life. Give the gift of waste and toxics reduction, safety at the transfer station, and litter-free roads this season. ♻️🎄🎁

Kitsap County offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28 in observance of Thanksgiving and Native American Heritage Day. We'll return Monday, Dec. 1 ready to serve you.

Road work on SR 16 both directions at MP 18.1 near Kitsap/Pierce County Line beginning at 12:27 pm on Nov. 20, 2025 until about 3:00 pm. View on map

Sea/Brem - Walla Walla & Chimacum to Swap Sailing Positions Starting 11/19 Read full alert

Heads up Seattle commuters! @seattledot.bsky.social will be working on Alaskan Way tomorrow beginning at 10 p.m.-4 a.m. on Friday. There is the possibility of 1 lane closure on Alaskan Way, affecting ferry traffic. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time if riding the ferry after 10 p.m.

A 15-year-old Port Orchard boy was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault after an online arrangement to buy alcohol and marijuana led to a stabbing. Two 16-year-old teenagers arranged to buy items from a 15-year-old boy they had connected with on the Snapchat app. 1/4 🧵