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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 16h

Happy Halloween from your Kitsap County Solid Waste team! 🎃🦇

Staff are getting into the spirit! Last week, a few staff participated in a Trunk or Treat with a Jurassic Park - compost themed booth. And today, you may find staff at the garbage facilities dressed in costumes!

Staff dressed as a scarecrow for Halloween, standing next to a Household Batteries sign at Olalla Recycling and Garbage Facility.

Staff members dressed up for a Jurassic Park - Compost themed Trunk or Treat booth.

Kitsap County Solid Waste Division Jurassic Park - Compost themed Trunk or Treat booth.

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office @kitsapcosheriff.bsky.social · 3d

A jury in Kitsap County Superior Court convicted a Kingston man of the murder of his wife and the unlawful imprisonment of his son. 48-year-old Fatih Ketenci broke into the family’s home in Kingston on February 26th after returning to Kitsap County from his native Turkey. 1/3🧵

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office @kitsapcosheriff.bsky.social · 3d

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two men for illegally shooting and killing a deer.
Deputies responded to a report of gunfire in the 4100 block of Arsenal Way in unincorporated Bremerton just before 11:00 p.m. Monday, October 27th. 1/4 🧵

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 4d

Our ballot processing is open to the public. Watch in person at our processing facility, or watch online. Go to Kitsap.gov/elections for details.

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 4d

Two Kitsap races have official write-in candidates this election. Candidates must file to run as write-ins for votes for them to be counted. See the list, to be updated as candidates file, at www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Page...

Screen shot of a page with write in candidates Robert L. Drury in the Bainbridge Island School District Director District 2 race, and Amanda McGlynn in the Port of Brownville Commissioner District 3 race.

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Kitsap DEM @kitsapdem.bsky.social · 2d

Exciting update! A radio tower was installed over this past week at our Operations & Training Center. This is an essential resource for emergency communications in a disaster. Learn more about our team of radio operators at buff.ly/5tXG1u3

Picture of radio tower base ready for cement to be poured.

Picture of the radio tower base after cement was poured.

The based of the radio tower bolted to the foundation.

Picture of the radio tower before antenna installation.

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 1d

KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 2d

DTG is accepting pumpkins for free composting from November 1-15, 2025, during business hours. DTG will have drop-off bins located outside their locations at:
🎃 6068 State HWY 303 NE, Bremerton, WA
🎃7890 NE Ecology Rd., Kingston, WA

Pumpkins must be unpainted and free of glitter, glue, and wax.

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 4d

What a hoot! Glad to see traffic moving so well at one of our favorite bridges. 🚗

WSDOT Tacoma @tacoma.wsdot.wa.gov · 4d

Our "Hoot" Canal Bridge owl approves of the zipper merging happening on the east side in Kitsap County 🦉

An owl appears to watch traffic merging onto the SR 104 Hood Canal Bridge.

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Washington State Ferries @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov · 7d

Faunt/VA/SW-Fauntleroy/VA/SW Route on 2-Boat Service 10/24/25 Read full alert

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Kitsap DEM @kitsapdem.bsky.social · 8d

Rain is on the way! Don’t Wait – Clear the Grate
We're expecting heavy rain this weekend. You can make a difference in keeping our neighborhoods safe and our waterways clean. Take a moment to clear leaves and debris from storm drains to avoid flooding on your street. Learn more at: buff.ly/oFq1fQC

Picture of rain falling on leaves on a tree. Caption reads: Rainy Season is here...

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 8d

If you didn't get your ballot, we can help. Contact us at [email protected] or (360) 307 VOTE (8683) and press 1 to bypass the message.

Picture of empty mailbox with text: Didn't get your ballot? Contact us at: (360) 307-VOTE (8683) or auditor@kitsap.gov.
kitsap.gov/elections

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office @kitsapcosheriff.bsky.social · 7d

A 44-year-old man was shot and injured in the leg during an altercation in the parking lot of the Silverdale Fred Meyer store on Thursday, October 23rd. 🧵1/3

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office @kitsapcosheriff.bsky.social · 14d

A death investigation is underway after an apparent drowning at the Kingston Marina on Thursday, October 16th.
The body of a 42-year-old deckhand on a commercial fishing boat was found underwater at the end of a dock at the marina after a crew member called 911 to report him missing. 1/3

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Kitsap County Sheriff's Office @kitsapcosheriff.bsky.social · 9d

On October 22, 2025, at about 0600 hours, the Kitsap County Multi-Agency SWAT team assisted deputies and detectives with the service of a narcotics related search warrant. The suspect residence is in the 2100 block of Bellpark Drive in East Bremerton. 1/6 🧵

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 14d

Ballot drop boxes are open. Go to KitsapVotes.gov for all elections information.

Headline: Drop boxes are open. Body text: Drop boxes are available 24 hours a day until 8 p.m. on Election Day. For locations and all elections information, go to KitsapVotes.gov
Image of drop box.

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you, Mariners. See you in the spring.
(To hear the full essay from where the quote below is pulled, go to the connected post below this one.)

"...just when the days are all twilight, when you need it most, it stops."
Photo of T-Mobile stadium in the sunlight.

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 9d

Using a mailbox to return your ballot? Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day. Process changes at the US Postal Service make it a best practice by you to deposit your ballot by this next Tuesday, October 28.

Picture of mailbox with a "Happy Tuesday" picture. Message says, "Mailing your ballot? The US Postal Service recommends you do so by Tuesday, October 28. Second picture is of calendar showing October 28.

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kitsapauditor.bsky.social @kitsapauditor.bsky.social · 9d

Kitsap County’s 2024 Financial Reports are now published. The County received a clean audit opinion, showing our continued commitment to transparency and responsible financial management.
We recommend you start with the PAFR at www.kitsap.gov/auditor/Page...

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Kitsap DEM @kitsapdem.bsky.social · 9d

The National Weather Service forecasts widespread moderate to heavy rain Thursday night into Friday. This may result in some localized flooding in areas of poor/blocked drainage. Be sure to check storm drains and clean gutters in advance.

Picture of a person removing debris from a gutter.

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 9d

UPDATE: Due for forecasted rain, this event has been rescheduled from Oct. 25 to Nov. 15. Please note the revised post below.

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 13d

Triangle riders - please take note!

Washington State Ferries @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov · 13d

Faunt/Va/SW - Route Will Run on 2-Boat Weekend Schedule Due to Shortage of Crew Read full alert

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Washington State Ferries @ferries.wsdot.wa.gov · 14d

Sea/Brem - First Roundtrip for #1 Kaleetan Cancelled Saturday Morning 10/18 Read full alert

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 14d

Watch the full episode: youtu.be/d7NPam24EHc
Or catch it on BKAT (Comcast 12/Astound 3 or 70) Mondays at 8:30 p.m.
#KitsapCounty #AccessibleParks #InclusiveSpaces #CommissionersCorner

Commissioner’s Corner: Accessible Trails

YouTube video by BKAT Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television

youtu.be

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KitsapCountyWA @kitsapcountywa.bsky.social · 14d

🌲 Nature is for everyone!
Commissioner Katie Walters highlights Kitsap County's growing commitment to accessible parks in the latest Commissioner's Corner. Watch as she tours the new wheelchair-friendly trail at Illahee Preserve and learns how we're making outdoor spaces welcoming for all abilities.

Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters joins community members on a new accessible park trail at the Illahee Preserve.

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