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2 weeks ago | 
kitsapdailynews.com | Steven Powell
The “U=U” public health message is making a big difference in Kitsap County for people living with HIV. It stands for “Undetectable = Untransmittable” and means patients who get effective treatment cannot sexually transmit the virus. With proper medication, the virus can be undetectable in under six months. “It opens up social choices they never thought possible,” Ashley Duren told the Kitsap Public Health District board April 1.
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3 weeks ago | 
kitsapdailynews.com | Steven Powell
A 50-year-old Port Orchard man was in Kitsap County Superior Court March 31 after being charged as a “chicken thief.”He faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine for burglary and a year and $5,000 in fines for violating a court order. Kitsap deputies in court papers say they arrested the suspect a 9:16 a.m. March 29 in the 6700 block of SW Alpine Lake Road. The victim said the suspect just got out of jail and wanted to take her favorite chicken.
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3 weeks ago | 
kitsapdailynews.com | Steven Powell
Bail was set at $650,000 for a 25-year-old Bremerton man charged with dealing depictions of a minor in the first degree. He was in Kitsap County Superior Court March 28. He faces 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Court papers say Bremerton police arrested him March 27 at 5:26 a.m. in the 2900 block of Robin Avenue.
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4 weeks ago | 
bainbridgereview.com | Steven Powell
The wheels have been slowly turning, but the Strawberry Hill Bike Park is nearing the top of its fundraising hill and will break ground in April. The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation still needs about $110,000 of the $416,000 to get the park ready for a fall opening, a foundation news release says.
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1 month ago | 
bainbridgereview.com | Steven Powell
It’s the state’s fault—well mostly. The Bainbridge Island School District shares the blame for its $6.6 million budget shortfall because of declining enrollment and mismanagement of funds the past few years. But at the school board meeting March 12 district officials blamed the state for funding shortfalls year after year for money issues not only on BI but almost everywhere in the state.
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1 month ago | 
bainbridgereview.com | Steven Powell
Bainbridge Island leaders are looking into requiring residents to use electric rather than gas-powered outdoor tools. Also, city committees will give their annual reports and work plans at the City Council meeting March 18 at City Hall and online on Zoom. at 6 p.m. Reports will be given on wildfires and tsunamis, too. The city started replacing gas with electric a few years ago, but now is considering expanding that to the public.
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1 month ago | 
kitsapdailynews.com | Steven Powell
Bail was set at $250,000 for a 69-year-old Woodland man who was in Kitsap County Superior Court March 13 facing two charges of rape of a child. He was arrested on a warrant from 2021. He faces life in prison and $50,000 in fines on each charge. Court papers say a State Patrol detective in 2019 created a phony undercover ad on a social media dating application saying a mother was seeking to have her daughters ages 13 and 11 sexually exploited.
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1 month ago | 
bainbridgereview.com | Steven Powell
The Kitsap Public Health District is concerned about Gov. Bob Ferguson’s preliminary budget, as it cuts state funding for public health 15%. KPHD administrator Yolanda Fong said that’s 22% of its budget. “It’s a critical piece of our funding,” adding it could lead to a reduction in services. She encouraged district commissioners and others to advocate for the funds. Dr. Gib Morrow, the district’s health officer, said he would do just that, meeting with state leaders.
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1 month ago | 
kitsapdailynews.com | Steven Powell
The Kitsap Public Health District is concerned about Gov. Bob Ferguson’s preliminary budget, as it cuts state funding for public health 15%. KPHD administrator Yolanda Fong said that’s 22% of its budget. “It’s a critical piece of our funding,” adding it could lead to a reduction in services. She encouraged district commissioners and others to advocate for the funds. Dr. Gib Morrow, the district’s health officer, said he would do just that, meeting with state leaders.
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1 month ago | 
bainbridgereview.com | Steven Powell
Winter weather recently has caused some cancellations at the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks & Recreation District. Board members heard about that issue and others at their recent meeting. Recreation superintendent Bryan Garoutte said there have been a lot of class and facility cancellations recently due to inclement weather. Staff is working on refunding and rescheduling programs as needed. Senior planner Matthew Keough said Framework was selected to assist with the Comprehensive Plan update.
