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4 days ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik

Washington state is home to one of the top research universities in the world, according to a newly updated report from U.S. News & World Report. The University of Washington ranked eighth in U.S. News' "2025-26 Best Global Universities" report. The media company stated that its list encompasses over 2,200 universities from more than 100 countries. The rankings were based on the schools' "global and regional reputation and research performance," the report stated.

5 days ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik

The vacation rental platform Airbnb reported it's seeing an uptick in "last-minute" bookings for the summer and an increased preference for "nearby getaways." For those looking for a stay closer to home, the company shared its "most wishlisted" homes in every state, a list that reflects "diversity of preferences across the country, with stays that are perfect for every group, from family road trips to solo retreats." Here's more on the most desired Airbnb in Washington state and the most...

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | NIRAN Al-AGBA |Niran S. Al-Agba

In January 2016, a healthy 12-year-old patient died from a vaccine-preventable disease, Influenza A. Piper is the only patient of mine for whom I signed her birth certificate and her death certificate. I attended her delivery in an operating room at Harrison Medical Center in Silverdale nearly 21 years ago, yet I remember that moment like it was yesterday. The instant she was placed into my arms, I instantly fell in love.

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | Andre Byik

The National Weather Service in Spokane is raising the alarm about the development of "extreme" fire danger in parts of central and southeastern Washington due to dry, warm, and windy conditions. The weather agency said a red flag warning will be in effect from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. today, June 18, for the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in central Washington, the Waterville Plateau, and the Western Columbia Basin. A map shows that Chelan, Wenatchee, and Moses Lake are in the warning zone.

1 week ago | kitsapsun.com | Jeff Graham

It's not often lifelong golfers are able to enjoy brand new experiences at the age of 56. That's the situation Belfair's Mark Knowles will find himself in next week. Knowles is preparing for the biggest tournament of his life: the U.S. Senior Open at The Broadmoor (East Course) in Colorado Springs, held June 26-29. The tournament is one of five major championship events held annually for senior golfers (those 50 years and older).