Kitsap County News

Unofficial Candidate Filing Reports
To view a list of unofficial filings for the Aug. 7 Primary, use the following links:
Candidate Filing Report
Precinct Committee Officer Candidate Filing Report

Public Works seeks a new look for snow plow blades this winter
Kitsap County Public Works is looking for artistic flair on three snow plow blades this winter. As part of the annual National Public Works Week celebration they have announced a contest to select three classrooms to paint the blades of snowplows used in snow and ice removal operations.
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Ask a Master Gardener at Kitsap's Farmers Markets
Master Gardeners will be available at all Kitsap County farmers markets this summer to answer your questions about plants, pests, and sustainable gardening. The Washington State University Kitsap County Extension trains Master Garden volunteers.
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"American Pickers" is coming to Washington
The History Channel's show "American Pickers" is coming to Washington, and looking for locations to shoot in Kitsap County. "We're looking for interesting characters with interesting items...and lots of them," according to the show's producer Cristin Cricco. "Our favorite picks feature multiple buildings crammed with piles of cool stuff," Cricco added.
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Urban Growth Areas Hearings Board Remand Order
Kitsap County is hosting two open houses, May 15th and 17th, to present the findings of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) and Capital Facilities Plan relating to the recent Central Growth Management Hearings Board decision regarding the 2006 Comprehensive Plan.
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Sell car wash coupons as alternative to traditional parking lot fundraisers
With warmer weather finally here, many groups may consider holding a car wash to raise money. In Kitsap County, local car wash operators and Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Management Program “team up” on an alternative to parking lot fundraisers.
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Be on the lookout for poison hemlock!
Poison hemlock is an aggressive toxic plant rapidly invading Kitsap County! Now is the time to check your property for poison hemlock’s feathery foliage.
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Test your garden soil!
Kitsap County, using ARRA funding from the US Department of Energy, will offer soil testing for qualifying community and food producing gardens through the Kitsap County Conservation Tillage Program at WSU Kitsap Extension.
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Candidate filing begins May 14
Candidate filing week marks the unofficial start to the 2012 election season. Click here for more

Silverdale roundabout construction begins
week of May 14
Work on the new roundabout planned in Silverdale is scheduled to begin soon. An informational open house is planned for May 8th. Follow the link for more information.
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Survey about traffic in Hansville announced
Kitsap County is undertaking a comprehensive traffic study in Hansville. Part of this effort is a survey of local residents to help capture perceptions about traffic there. Follow the link for more information.
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2010 Census data released
The U. S. Census Bureau has released county data related to demographic, economic and governmental statistics. To access the data follow the link.
Link to the data

May is Puget Sound Starts Here Month
Celebrate the beautiful place we call home by doing some fun and simple things to protect Puget Sound. The Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Management Program will be sponsoring events in May and encouraging people to take action to keep our waterways healthy.
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Give Your Kids the Opportunity to Catch
a Special Thrill
Kitsap County children, ages 5 to 14 years old, will have an opportunity to receive a hands-on fishing lesson at the Fifth Annual “Fishing Kids” event scheduled for Saturday, June 16, 9 am – 3 pm
at Island Lake County Park.
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Seniors needed to serve on Aging Advisory Council
The council, made up primarily of citizens age 60 and older, advises the agency and elected officials on the development and implementation of the area plan for aging services, funded by federal, state and local dollars.
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Landowners receive Backyard Habitat Grants
Seven landowners received 2012 Backyard Habitat Grants from the Kitsap Conservation District to restore their streams and shorelines. These projects will help restore streams to natural conditions, improve fish and wildlife habitat, stabilize banks, and help meet the landowners’ goals for their property.
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County seeks road project ideas
Each year Kitsap County Public Works completes a transportation project selection process. Kitsap County is asking for road project ideas and suggestions to be included in the 6-year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
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Enter the Kitsap rain garden photo contest and register your rain garden
Kitsap residents are invited to “show off” their rain gardens by entering a rain garden photo contest. Rain gardens reduce flooding, remove pollutants, and replenish groundwater supplies. In using native plants, rain gardens look great and help protect Puget Sound.
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