Virginia Mason Franciscan Health making cutbacks at Silverdale campus
Mar 13, 2026The changes comes as hospital leaders in Washington continue to express pessimism about the financial state of the industry.
Food bank in Kitsap County launching online ordering
Mar 11, 2026A grant from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will help a food bank in Silverdale introduce grocery store-style online ordering.
Legislature approves bill promoting behavioral health training in construction trades
Mar 05, 2026House Bill 2492, passed with bipartisan support on Feb. 28, requires that all state-registered apprenticeship programs in the building and construction trades offer at least two hours of behavioral health and wellness training.
Gary Parker to seek seat in state Senate
Mar 03, 2026Gary Parker, a restaurant owner and philanthropist from Gig Harbor, is seeking the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Deb Krishnadasan.
2025 saw more evictions than ever in Washington state
Feb 26, 2026In Pierce County, 3,655 eviction actions were filed last year, 87 more than in 2024. But the rate of growth has slowed.
Valdez not running for another term in the state House
Feb 24, 2026Michelle (Caldier) Valdez announced that she will not seek a seventh term representing the 26th Legislative District in Olympia.
Kitsap County, jail medical provider to pay family of deceased inmate $2.75 million
Feb 20, 2026Kitsap County and contractor NaphCare agreed to pay the family $2.75 million to settle the lawsuit that accused them of negligence contributing to the death of a 34-year-old man at the jail.
City monitoring proposed legislation that would complicate camping bans
Feb 16, 2026The legislation would bar local jurisdictions from enforcing camping bans, unless they provide “adequate” shelter beds. State Rep. Adison Richards, D-Gig Harbor, voted against it.
Peninsula fans join pilgrimage to Seahawks’ Super Bowl parade
Feb 11, 202612s from near and far flocked to Fourth Avenue on Wednesday to celebrate the Seahawks’ Super Bowl championship.
Child in Kitsap County dies from flu-associated illness
Feb 06, 2026It was the second pediatric flu death in Washington state this season.