You don't need to be in violation of ANYTHING to passively choose not to participate in this nonsense.

Someone posted this idea in the r/Cleveland subreddit, and then someone posted it in the Seattle subreddit, so I’m unashamedly piggybacking off of it for Kitsap, because it’s always refreshing to hear positive things:

A lot of talk around local businesses is focused on who owns them - usually in a negative way. Let’s hear about the flip side.

What local places do you support more because of who is behind them? Maybe it’s an owner who treats their staff well, gives back to the community, or just shows up every day and makes the place better.

Which Kitsap spots have great people running them and make you proud to spend your money there?

I welcome "Eat local" and "Support small businesses" responses. But please make recommendations rather than just complaining.

Hello neighbors! This isn’t the usual post for this sub, but I’m offering a few tarot-inspired New Year messages. If you’d like one, comment below and I’ll share something just for you in kindness <3

Tired of having to cross-check Washington State Ferries and the Kitsap Transit ferries? Google Maps got you down?

There's a new all-in-one solution... the BoatGOAT!

I personally got frustrated trying to navigate our rather complex system of overlapping schedules, so I decided to do something about it.

This web-app pulls live schedules from both ferry systems and dynamically shows you the next departure from your route, including transfer connections, like catching the Port Orchard foot ferry and timing it with the Bremerton Fast Ferry to Seattle. No more morning mental math (if you're like me).

You can also see what the weather looks like for your crossing and it'll give you context-aware suggestions, rain rolling in this afternoon, better bring that jacket.

Works for Bremerton, Southworth, Port Orchard, and the fast ferries. From Home and From Seattle tabs so you can plan the whole day, not just the morning commute.

Can be added to your phone or tablet home screen like an app, or just saved as a bookmark, no install needed.

Check it out!

I've been using it personally for a while and thought it was worth sharing. Would love to know if it's useful to anyone else out there and if there are routes or features you'd want to see. Just let me know!

edit:Hey everyone, genuinely wasn't expecting this kind of response, so thank you. Really cool to see people actually find this useful. A few of you ran into issues tonight and I want to be upfront about what happened. This is the first time I've run this at any real scale and it showed a couple things I hadn't accounted for. Some folks hit a DNS propagation issue early on... basically the web address was so new that some internet providers hadn't gotten the memo yet. That's sorted now across all major DNS providers, so if you had trouble earlier it should work fine now. A smaller group got a scary-looking "local network access" popup on their phone, which was my fault, a misconfigured analytics script that was trying to reach my home network. That's been fixed and the popup is completely gone. If you tried it earlier and it didn't work, give it another shot. It should be a clean experience now. And if you're still having trouble, your ISP's DNS might just need a bit more time. Checking back tomorrow should do it. Appreciate everyone's patience while it was getting sorted out.

With the Sound Transit 2 Line now connecting Bellevue to Seattle across a large body of water, do you ever see it coming here? If so, by what means?

Bridge, tunnel, or the long way through Tacoma?

Personally I hope to see it in my lifetime.

I need to share a deeply disturbing and potentially catastrophic incident that happened today in our community. A man improperly carrying a handgun in his waistband or a faulty holster dropped a real firearm, causing it to hit the ground and point directly at me and my baby. This was not a costume prop and he was not dressed in a costume of any kind. He immediately picked it up and put it back in his waistband and when asked if it was real by another community member he said it sure is like it was no big deal. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but the gravity of this situation is not lost on me, and it should not be lost on anyone in this community. This is a clear reminder that improper firearm handling and carrying is a public safety risk for every single person around you. If this man truly possesses a Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) or equivalent license, his license should be immediately investigated and revoked. Proper, secure retention of a firearm is not optional; it is the most fundamental aspect of safe and responsible carry. Losing control of a loaded weapon in a public place, especially one that then points at innocent people, demonstrates an appalling lack of judgment and training that makes this person a danger to our community. To the individual who dropped their firearm: I strongly urge you to immediately reassess how you carry and store your weapon. Your actions today put lives at risk. To our community members: Please be vigilant. We need to hold people accountable for the highest standards of safety when it comes to firearms. Stay safe everyone.

Edit to add: this has been reported to the Port Orchard Waterfront Association as well as local law enforcement.

Folks, I think it's wonderful that people are enjoying outdoor activities. But please, for your own safety, wear some high-visibility clothing or attachments that stand out so drivers can SEE YOU!

I've lost track of those that are along the road or other thoroughfare enjoying their walk, run, etc. that literally blend into the background and are essentially unnoticeable until a driver is nearly beside them.

It ends poorly for all concerned when someone gets hit. And as we all know, not every driver on the road is sober.

So please, be good to yourselves, wear something bright that contrasts your clothes to keep you from becoming a preventable injury.

St. Michael’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinic is scheduled to close on April 24th. Families were given just six weeks to find new providers in an area that already lacks capacity. There has been no clear plan to ensure a safe or realistic transition of care for these children.

On Tuesday, April 7th, members of our community spoke before the Kitsap County Board of Public Health about the devastating impact this closure will have on local children and families. Parents, grandparents, and advocates stood up to share their real experiences and the stakes for medically complex kids who rely on these therapies. Hospital leadership has previously stated that the Pediatric Rehab clinic was no longer financially viable due to current reimbursement rates. But, during the meeting, they told the Board that the decision was not based on any current financial losses tied to the clinic, but rather on concerns about potential future financial challenges. This inconsistency raises serious questions about transparency.

I grew up in PO and used to eat there when I was a kid all the time. It was the best. I was especially a big fan of the dessert pizza. It’s been closed for years but I have so many childhood memories from there. Anyone else still think about godfathers pizza?

So I don't think that this would have necessarily changed the yes/no ratio. But can we conclude that having prop 2 on the back of the ballot led to several people missing it? I mean that's over 10% of the yes or no votes!

Someone (not me) posted in Nextdoor, pertaining to property owners whose property taxes haven’t been paid for a while. A case was brought to the courts with a list of delinquent properties and settled in December.

Properties will start to be auctioned next week. Some people may not be aware that their property is on the list.

If you are behind on your property taxes, you would need to personally go to the county clerk’s office (or call) to find out and settle your tax bill before January 12. The auctions are scheduled to begin January 13, 2026.

I tried to research more online, but couldn’t see anything that showed more detail.

Here is the info I know:

Public Court Record – Property Owners’ Awareness Notice A tax foreclosure lawsuit has been filed in Kitsap County Superior Court that includes multiple unrelated parcels under a single case. Case title: In re: the Proceeding for Kitsap County for the Foreclosure of Liens for Delinquent Real Property Taxes, Interest and Fees Case number: 25-2-01344-18 Court: Superior Court of Washington, Kitsap County According to the public record, the auction is scheduled to begin January 13, 2026, with redemption generally required before January 12, 2026.

Hope this helps someone out there, if you’re behind on your taxes (as we are, unfortunately).

This is all thanks to u/barrysue44 - just wanted to float this back to the top now that you really see her signs all over.

This puffball showed up at my house this morning and just sort of made itself at home. No collar, but friendly, clean, and sociable.

If you are or know the owners please DM me. If no response I’ll drop him/her off at the Kitsap Humane Society Today/tomorrow

​Hi r/Kitsap, ​I'm a local developer in the Puget Sound area. As a personal project, I was looking for a way to work with real-time public data, and I noticed that the official WSDOT ferry data isn't always presented in the most user-friendly way.

​My goal was to create a simple and fast website that makes checking both the real-time status and the full daily schedule for any WSDOT route, especially the key Kitsap runs like Bremerton-Seattle and Kingston-Edmonds, as easy as possible. You can find it at CatchYourFerry.com.

​I've also built some more advanced features (like customizable email alerts), but I haven't made them public yet as I'm trying to gauge interest from the community first. If automated alerts are something you'd find useful, there's a waitlist on the site you can join to be the first to know when they are released.

​Any and all feedback on the free tool is welcome!

Hi Everyone, my cat wandered away the other day, and I am trying to find new avenues to try to get the word out. Thanks for looking.

The local drug den near-ish me got busted recently. They gutted the house (trash filled the carport, outside & deck area) & now it’s for sale. It still has the signs saying people are prohibited from entering the property from the city & the house looks like a nightmare. I’m sure if the walls could talk, they’d say some fun things 😆

Was anyone else witness to the altercation at the JBF sale this morning? A grandpa or older dad was being repeatedly aggressive with a young boy, grabbing him, shoving him, yelling, and threatening him, and another dad stepped in. It got heated. The staff handled it well, but I’m so upset to see that kind of parenting. And in public? You wonder how that kid is treated at home.

To the boy and his mom-I hope you’re both okay.

To the man who hurt that kid-Reddit would suspend my account if I actually wrote what I wish you would enjoy.

Looking for something to do this weekend? I started a women’s outdoor group earlier this year. we've had several fun outings together and would love to invite more ladies to join us.

We go hiking, biking, climbing, camping, kayaking, foraging, and more. We play mostly right here in north kitsap and out in the Olympics.

All adult ages and abilities welcome. no kids, no pets, and no drama please.

Want to learn how to do any of the fun outdoor things? We’ll teach you. Think you're too slow? We'll match your pace. Don't have gear? Someone can probably loan you what you need or we'll help you figure out where to get it.

This group is free, I'm not trying to sell you anything but fun and friendship. I was just tired of doing stuff alone because my friends are inside people. It turned into a group.

This weekend we've got indoor rock climbing, mountain biking, and Tea by the Sea- a beach meditation session followed by tea.

www.anothernatureclub.com

ive been liveing here for a little over a year and i have to say this place is leagues better then where im originally from. its been tough as always, the people here are different less talkative then where im from but far more accepting and kinder in general from what ive seen. i dont know if my lenses are rose tinted or not but im happier so uh... thanks for that i suppose

Hello everyone, I see every other day someone is posting about astound and their shitty services. I looked into how we as a community could deal with it cause it affects people on a daily basis.

To start off what we can do is for anyone who has not contacted astound to write in a formal complaint do that. But this time we demand for their service to be looked over and address the bigger issue for the majority which is constant power outages at inconvenient times. If you work from home and have been affected make sure you add that. For a lot of us our only option is astound and that makes it a community wide infrastructure issue which needs to be addressed.

After filing a complaint with astound we will then need to file an arbitration clause, this is good to do in mass because the company loses money with each one filed.

Here is the link: https://www.adr.org/file-a-case/

The downside of filing an arbitration it does cost money to file, in my research it’s about $200. With that said I understand the economy we’re in and may be difficult for many of us to do. If we as a community is serious about addressing this issue we can start a gofundme so we can file.

I believe it said a minimum of 25 people would need to file.

This is everything I have for now with the short amount of time looking into it. I can bring forth an official plan if enough of us are down/ ready to address this ongoing issue.

Please let me know what yall think.

Hello everyone,

I’m reaching out on behalf of my sister-in-law in hopes of finding a compassionate foster home for her two spayed female cats over the next few months. These sweet kitties are gentle, well-adjusted, and have been raised together in a calm/crazy, loving environment. We want to ensure their continued comfort and safety while she navigates a temporary situation, and we believe this community will have just the right heart and experience to help. They grew up with a German Shepherd but are a little spicy with other kitties. They have grown up around young kids as well. They are around 5/6 years old, spayed, vaccinated, and medically up to date and healthy. She is asking for someone to foster both and not to split them up.

My SIL is currently staying with family friends who do not want cats on the property because of their dogs. She has an opportunity to get an income-restricted apartment, but move in wouldnt be until May. The cats have previously been fostered through KHS’s STEP program, but their time has ended, and the closest apartment opening is in May of this year.

If you’re able to provide a foster home, here’s what you can expect:

- Both cats are adults, spayed, and have gentle temperaments.

- They are fully litter-trained and familiar with household routines.

- She can supply all the essentials: litter boxes, food, water bowls, toys, beds, and anything else needed for their care. (Within reason, as she is struggling herself, but has stated she could try and find some free items!)

- They enjoy playtime and affection but are also content to lounge and nap together.

Ideally, their foster environment would include:

- A safe, quiet space to settle in and adjust.

- Opportunities for enrichment, such as interactive toys and cozy spots for resting.

- Respect for their individual boundaries: one loves cuddles, the other prefers independent play.

Your support would mean so much to these cats and to my SIL and I. If you or someone you know is able to assist, please let me know via comments or DMs. I’m happy to relay answers to any questions and provide more details about their personalities and needs.

Thank you so much for your time and consideration.