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Recycle Used Computers, Monitors and Televisions for Free
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Local residents can drop off unwanted electronics at five Kitsap locations. Full story »
Navy Agreement Settles Sonar Lawsuits
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
The Navy and environmental groups agree that research should help determine sonar use. Full story »
Belfair Salmon Center Finishes Land Acquisition for Its New Digs
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
The Pacific Northwest Salmon Center will soon begin remodeling three buildings at its new permanent site. Full story »
Health District Gets $50,000 to Fight Algae Blooms
Monday, Dec. 29, 2008
The grant is part of a state program to fight toxic algae. Full story »
Lease With State Would Let Taylor Shellfish Recover Its Geoducks
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
The company will be allowed to harvest geoduck clams it planted on state-owned land in Mason County. Full story »
Kitsap County Treecycling Starts Day After Christmas
Friday, Dec. 19, 2008
Christmas trees can be dropped off starting Dec. 26 at locations around Kitsap County. Full story »
Dispute Over Cushman Project Could Be Settled Soon
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008
A legal agreement between Tacoma and the Skokomish Tribe could resolve decades of conflict over two dams in southern Hood Canal. Full story »
With Economy in the Dump, Recycling Suffers
Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008
But Kitsap County residents should not expected to see a change in their cost, for now at least. Full story »
Hood Canal Projects Win $1.24 Million in State Grant Funds
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008
Several efforts to restore salmon habitat near in the canal and in Kitsap County will get a boost.
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Higher Fees Coming for Kitsap County's Sewer Customers
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
The hikes will be steeper for businesses because of the need to equalize rates with homeowners, county officials say.
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County Wins EPA Award
Monday, Dec. 8, 2008
North Mason Neighbors Fired Up About Gun-Club Proposal
Friday, Dec. 5, 2008
The Gig Harbor Sportsman’s Club wants to move to a 600-acre timber parcel in the Belfair Valley of Mason County owned by Pope Resources, but opponents have filed petitions that cite noise and safety. Full story »
Dock Approved Near Kingston
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
Puget Sound's Health Still a High Priority for Washington State
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Gov. Chris Gregoire said she must find room in the state budget for the first phase of the Puget Sound Action Agenda, adopted Monday at a meeting in Seattle. Full story »
Old Bremerton Gasworks Site Contains Hot Spots of Pollution
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Further studies may be needed to determine the extent of cancer-causing chemicals on the 3.7-acre site in West Bremerton.
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