A 30-year-old man was found dead inside a Poulsbo-area home late Sunday night, and his brother has been taken into custody in connection with the case. Deputies responded to a domestic violence call at a residence around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, where they discovered the man deceased at the scene, according to the…
More than 50 animals were removed from a Poulsbo-area property this week, triggering an urgent call for foster homes and volunteers as local shelters scramble to handle the influx. The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office assisted animal control officers in seizing 57 animals from a home in unincorporated Poulsbo on Tuesday, March 17, according to the…
A bright, Hawaiian-inspired café serving poke, ube waffles, and island-style breakfasts is giving Silverdale a taste of Maui. Mai Maui Cafe, located at 9857 Silverdale Way, opened in December 2025 and has quickly become a go-to spot for breakfast, brunch, and coffee with a tropical twist. Owned by Maui native Mai Kekona, the café blends…
Authorities are asking for help in locating a Kitsap County teenager who has been missing for over a week. Maleah Ly Bessinger, 17, was last seen at her Port Orchard residence on Sunday, March 8, according to the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office. Additional details – including a clothing description or possible destination – were not…
Three teenage suspects have been identified and are now facing arrest warrants in connection with a late-night robbery at a convenience store near Poulsbo. The incident happened around 11:20 p.m. Monday, March 9, at Hilltop Grocery on Highway 3, where three young males entered the store and lingered before leaving, according to the Kitsap County…
Kitsap County health officials say overdose deaths have declined in recent years but remain far above pre-pandemic levels, while influenza and RSV continue to circulate widely across the region. The update came during the Kitsap Public Health District Board meeting Tuesday, March 3, where health leaders reviewed new data on drug overdoses and respiratory illnesses….
Construction is underway on a new retail center at McCormick Village in South Kitsap, bringing restaurants, shops, and services to one of the region’s fastest-growing residential communities. The project, called McCormick Village Retail, will include roughly 30,000 square feet of commercial space and is already nearly half leased, developer MainStreet Property Group said. The retail…
A 17-year-old Poulsbo student remembered for her artistic talent, humor, and love of animals is being mourned after a fatal crash earlier this month. Pelilu Wines died Tuesday, March 3, following a collision with a Jefferson Transit bus and another car on State Route 104 near Beaver Valley Road in Port Ludlow, according to authorities….
Support is surging for a Port Angeles man who was allegedly stabbed and carjacked after helping a couple and their seven children along Highway 101 near Sequim. Melvin Swagerty, 60, was stabbed multiple times and left on the side of the road early Monday, Oct. 20 after offering a ride to the family, his daughter…
When it comes to sending your kids to the best schools in Washington, a handful of districts consistently rise above the rest—and Niche’s 2026 rankings prove it. These Washington school districts earned the highest marks in Niche’s annual “Best School Districts in America” report, which looks at far more than just test scores. The rankings…
