PO council hears TCC upset with OC plans to expand healthcare
By Britney Fletcher-West
Orchard Independent
Tacoma Community CollegeandOlympicCollege in Bremerton are at odds about OC expanding its healthcare programs.
The Port Orchard City Council discussed that topic March 18, along with school impact fees. OC has proposed new
Radiologic Technology and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs to address a growing shortage of healthcare professionals in Kitsap County. The programs have faced opposition from Tacoma Community College, which argues that current programs already meet regional needs and that there are insufficient clinical training sites for additional students.
OCofficials,includingdean of Nursing and Allied Health Alecia Nye, presented their case to the council, highlighting local demand for healthcare professionals and the college’s collaboration with clinicalpartners.NyeemphasizedthatKitsaphospitalsand clinics support the expansion and have committed to providingthetrainingslots.
The State Board for Community and Technical
Colleges is reviewing the dispute and is expected to make a final decision by April 7. Nye encouraged community members to voice support by emailing the SBCTC.
The council also reviewed a proposal to update school impact fees in response to new state laws. Senate Bill 5258 requires the fees be based on square footage, number of bedrooms, or
traffic impact instead of the current flat-rate system.
The South Kitsap School District, which has an agreement with the city to manage impact fees, has proposed switchingtoaper-square-foot model.Thenewfeestructure, developed by the consulting firm FCS Group, would charge 56 cents per square foot, with a minimum fee of $546.62 and a maximum of $2,009.27.
The updated fee structure would replace the current rates, which have remained unchanged since 2008— $1,370 for single-family homesand$861.66formultifamily units. The changes mustbeimplementedbyJuly 1 to comply with state law. The city will hold a public hearing April 8 to gather community input before adopting the new fee structure.
By Britney Fletcher-West Port Orchard Independent
The annual Saints Car Club Cruz car show will return to the Port Orchard waterfront this summer, city officials have announced.
Earlier this month, the city stated the event would not take place due to safety issues. It was actually changed to take place Aug. 10 at the Rodeo Drive-In Theater in Bremerton. However, following talks with the car club, both parties agreed on a revised plan that meets the city’s safety requirements.
Car club and community members voiced opposition at the initial denial. After making thefix,thecitysaysinastatement that it appreciates community members who provided input during the decision-making process.
The concern was the car club requested to be able to move vehicles throughout the event. The city was concerned about that happening with thousands of attendees in the vicinity. Details of the changes and comments from the car club were not immediately available.
The city invests more than $30,000 annually into the event. “We are confident that we have foundagoodpathwiththeSaints Car Club to host a safe, fun and memorable event,” city officials say in a statement
By Britney Fletcher-West
Parents raised concerns about student safety, leadership and the academic calendar at the South KitsapSchoolBoardmeetingMarch 19.
During public comment, multiple parents specifically expressed concerns about safety and leadership at Burley Glenwood Elementary.
Carissa College, a parent of a second-grader at Burley, shared that her son has been bullied multiple times in the school’s bathroom,wherebrokenstalllockshave remained unfixed despite repeated complaints. “My son is terrified to go to the bathroom,” College said. “When we have brought this up
with (the principal), our concerns have been brushed off for the last three years.”
Shedescribedtheschoolenvironment as unsafe, particularly during recess, where she said there are only two staff members monitoring the playground. She said there have been incidents of children being pushed, hit and having rocks thrown at them, with little intervention from staff.
Her husband, Trevor College, who volunteers as a crosswalk monitor, expressed frustration over dangerous traffic conditions near the school. He said that despite repeatedly bringing concerns to the administration,hissuggestionshave been dismissed.
“I’vegotmultipleaccountsofvery close encounters,” he said. “Most of
the parents trying to leave school have to make a left turn, but there’s a long line that backs up down the street and toward Sidney (Avenue). Someone is guaranteed to get T-boned one of these days.”
Tor Johnson echoed frustrations about Burley’s leadership, saying manyparentswhohavespokenwith theprincipalleavefeelingdismissed. He also criticized the way a school policy enforcing “silent applause” during student performances was implementedwithoutparentinput.
Jeffrey Perkins, a parent of a South Colby Elementary student, raised concerns about the district’s academic calendar, particularly mid-winter break and half-days before spring break, which he said create childcare and financial challengesforworkingfamilies.“Wefeel
that themodelis outdated,” Perkins said. “A lot of us are dual-income households and don’t have the flexibility that families had 20 or 30 years ago.”
He also pointed out that many childreninthedistrictrelyonschoolprovided meals, and mid-winter break creates an additional burden for families struggling to provide food during that time. Additionally, he criticized the district’s extension of the school year to June 23, arguing that built-in buffer days should prevent last-minute calendar changes.
Superintendent Tim Winter acknowledged frustrations and emphasized the importance of parent-school collaboration. “We do need to know when things are happening that are not being resolved,” Winter said. “The partnership with our parents is vital to the success of our students and the success of our schools.”
Making experience special helping Kitsap movie theaters survive
By Mike De Felice Port Orchard Independent
There is nothing like settling into a comfy seat at the movie theater with a bucket of popcorn when the lights dim and the feature film begins. For the next two or so hours you are transported from life’s troubles.
Movie theaters across Kitsap County, like those around the country, experienced a series of gut punches in recent years.
Shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry was then tasked ofwinningbackcustomers who had turned to streaming platforms like Netflix, which allowed folks to get top-notch entertainment while lounging on their couch.
However, several Kitsap movie house operators are voicing confidence their theaters are rebounding. For some venues, Hollywood blockbusters are a boon to the bottom line, for others concession stand sales or bringing in live performances have been invaluable.
Tracyton Movie House, a locally owned facility in Bremerton that runs first-run movies, is seeing more patrons return.
“We’re growing by leaps and bounds,” said James Alford,Tracytonco-owner, who reports revenues are up about 15%.
Blockbuster movies are the key to the success of the three-screen theater. Recent major revenue producers “Captain America:BraveNewWorld” and “Wicked.”
Tracyton ticket buyers can have a meal while watching movies. There is also a full bar. “We can even spike your Icee with Vodka,” Alford said with a smile.
Concession stands offer movie-related treats like Harry Potter chocolate magic wands and frogs. At a Sonicmovie, kids can get popcorn in a Sonic bucket, basically, the character’s head pops open.
Lastsummer,theowners
converted one of the movie auditoriums into a game arcade. “The kids will make sure the parents take them to our place instead of another place because of the arcade. It’s justasmilefactory,”Alford said.
The facility occasionally presents live performances in the Redwood theater, the largest of the facility’s three movie halls.
Live events have included a stage performance of the cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show and swing-era jazz/modern rockgroupCherryPoppin’ Daddies.
Meanwhile,attheAdmiral Theatre the venue primarily presents live entertainment but in recent years has increased its number of films. Admiral, owned by the city of
Bremerton, used to run about about five movies a year, but following the pandemic that number has increased by about 40.
Nate Murphy, Admiral’s operations director, said he convinced his movie distributor to cut in half the licensing fee on the condition the Admiral showed more movies. The lower fee allowed the Admiral to do $5 movie nights for second-run movies such as the Indiana Jones and Star Trek flicks. Admiral came up with a $20 ticket for a family or group of eight to watch titles like “Sixteen Candles” and “The Breakfast Club.” Attendance at retro movies has grown nearly 200% with average viewership rising by about 70%, Murphy said.
Fans have not returned everywhere. Roxy Theatre, described as “Kitsap County’s only nonprofit art house cinema,” reports last year movie ticket sales were flat, per Michael Goodnow, Roxy’s executive director. So the Bremerton entertainment outlet started offering more live performances and reduced the number of movies. The Roxy has moved from doing 12 live eventsayeartoupwardsof 48. “We look at ourselves as like an art venue, so not just a cinema.”
The Roxy also found financial success from its monthly Candlelight Concerts with a string quartet. “Every square inch of the stage has LED candles. It’s gorgeous. They have performed the
music of Queen, Coldplay, Adele and Taylor Swift. We thinkit’sreallycoolthatwe can bring that to Bremerton,” he said, adding drag shows, comedians and an array of music groups make up other live shows. Bringing in additional live entertainment helped increase concession revenue, which includes alcohol. Last year concession sales increased nearly 50% since people tend to spend more at a live event compared to a movie, Goodnow said. Goodnow strives to make going to the Roxy an experience. “Last year we showed the Birdcage. Beforehand, we had three drag performers perform numbers from the movie. Itsetthetoneforthewhole experience,” he said.
ROXY THEATRE COURTESY PHOTO
ADMIRAL THEATRE COURTESY PHOTO
TRACYTON MOVIE HOUSE COURTESY PHOTO
SK humbled as softball loses opener to Rogers
By Luke Caputo Port Orchard Independent
South Kitsap softball struggled to get its offense going in the Wolves’ first game of the season against Rogers March 18, losing in blowout fashion 13-1.
SK previously went 2-1 in pre-season scrimmages March 15, beating Bethel 7-3andNathanHale3-1,but falling to Kennedy Catholic 9-6.
“It didn’t go the way we wanted it to, but I think we can go into practice tomorrow knowing some things thatweneedtoworkon,”SK catcher Reagan Dale said.
SK starting pitcher Joci Lee surrendered three runs in the top of the first inning.
The Wolves pitching continued to struggle in the
top of the second, giving up three additional runs until shortstop Maleah Sawyers was able to get a Ram out at first base. At the end of the second,theWolvesswapped out starting pitcher Lee to
first-baseman Madison Bonilla after giving up four more runs.
“We had made a few errors out in the field, and it was affecting our pitcher [JociLee]atthetime,[so]the
bestmovewastogetitoutof her head and give [Bonilla] a good look,” SK coach Bob
Lawrence said. Bonilla gave up a home run in the top of the fourth,
making the score 10-0. Nonetheless, the Wolves werefinallyabletogetthree consecutive outs via a flyout, strikeout and groundout to first base.
The bottom of the fourth kicked off with a hit from Sawyers, giving the Wolves their first hit on the day. Dale then got hit by a pitch before Lee got a hit to right field,allowingSKtoscoreits firstrunofthegame.Therest of the SK batters struck out, ending the inning. The Wolves pitching continuedtostruggle,giving up another three runs in the top of the fifth, pushingRogers’leadto13-1.The game ended after 5 innings due to the mercy rule.
“It’s a humbling experience anytime you get beat like that,” Lawrence said.
By Luke Caputo
Orchard Independent
The Knights found their offense in the second half as Oswaldo Trujillo’s two goals led Bremerton’s boys soccer team to a 3-1 road winagainstKingstonMarch 21.
Bremerton entered the matchup falling to North Kitsap 2-1 March 18, while the Buccaneers came in suffering a 5-1 loss to Sequim, their first loss in the Olympic League of the year.
“We kind of played bad in the first half, but [in] the second half we came out strong,” Trujillo said.
Both teams spent the first 10 minutes of the game feeling each other
By Luke Caputo Port Orchard Independent
Olympic’s baseball team was outscored 25-2 in games March 18-19 against Bainbridge.
“We did some things well, but we’ve got to do those things consistently,” Olympic coach Chris Campbell said.
In the second game, neither team scored in the first inning, with Bainbridge starting pitcher Trey Thompson earning a strikeout and forcing two groundouts to get the Trojans off the field quickly in the top of the inning. Nonetheless, Olympic starting pitcher Blake Parker got three outs himself after walking Spartan shortstop McCrea Curfman.
out. Nonetheless, Kingston controlledpossessionofthe ballandgeneratedmultiple shots on goal for the majority of that strecth, limiting Knight possessions and keeping the ball in Bremerton territory.
Buccaneer senior midfielder Noah Epperson put in a goal at the 29-minute mark, highlighting Kingston’s aggressive offensive to start the game.
The Knights struggled to get shots on goal against Kingston senior goalkeeper Cean Kirkpatrick while the Bucs forced many shots on goal against Bremerton goalkeeper Rafael Alonzo Esteban.
The offensive trend continued for the Bucs as thehalfwenton,continuing
to force the ball into Knight territory by forcing many Bremerton turnovers and playing strong, sound defense through slide tackling.
TheKnightoffensebegan tofinditswayasthefirsthalf winded down, managing to generatesomeshotsongoal of their own and forcing Kingston turnovers. Nonetheless, their efforts proved to be fruitless.
Kingston led at halftime 1-0.
Both teams came out in the second half increasing the offensive tempo, with Bremertongeneratingmore consistentshotsongoaland controlling possession of the ball.
The Knights successfully produced fastbreak
The best chance for a rally for Olympic in the 11-2 loss came in the last inning. Trojan Jackson Brown flew out for the first at-bat for Olympic in the top of the seventh, but Cooper Burdick was able to
hit a single to left field and Jake Gordon was hit by a pitch, allowing the Trojans to have two baserunners for the first time all game. Nonetheless, the Spartans were able to get a double play to cap off the win.
scoring opportunities for themselves as the second half went on. Trujillo put in a goal on a fastbreak, tying the game up at one apiece with 23 minutes remaining in the game.
Bremerton continued to generate fastbreak opportunities with Trujillo punching in another goal ten minutes later, giving the Knightstheirfirstleadofthe gameattwotoone.Bremerton expanded on that with another goal from forward Cooper Stevenson, giving the Knights a two-goal lead with less than ten minutes remaining.
BucseniorforwardTrevor Stanton and junior Wiliam Bonila were able to generate close shots on goal, but couldn’tgettheminthenet.
The Spartans’ offense found life in the second inning when Will Rohrbacher hit a double to left field, scoring Braden French and Duncan Bos to give Bainbridge a 3-2 lead. Then A.J. Larsen hit a double to left field and Dom D’Amico hit a single to left field, driving in Rohrbacher and Tenzing Dikman, extending the Spartans’ lead to 5-2 in the bottom of the third.
The Spartan bats continued to stay hot, with Bos hitting a double to rightcenter field and Rohrbacher following suit with a hit to left field, allowing Bos to score. Rohrbacher hit a single to left field in the top of the sixth, scoring Bos.
While that game was in Bainbridge, the one the day
before was at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. That one also was won by the Spartans 14-0.
March 19.
Madison Bonilla of SK pitches against Rogers March 18.
KPHD: flu, RSV levels remain high but are trending down
By Joshua Kornfeld Port Orchard Independent
The state Department of Health reported “very high” levels of flu statewide between Feb. 23 and March 1.
DOH also reported 258 flu deaths statewide since Oct. 1, with Influenza A being the most prevalent strain for the 2024-25 season.
As of March 3, 20% of
Kitsap County residents are up to date with COVID vaccine for the 202425 season, per the DOH vaccine dashboard.
“Both flu and RSV remain high but are trending down. We saw a lot more emergency department visits for flu this season than any season since the COVID-19 pandemic,” Wendy Inouye, communicable disease epidemiologist for Kitsap
Public Health District, says in an email. “We also saw a lot of people hospitalized for flu this season, but it never reached levels comparable to COVID-19 hospitalizations during the pandemic.”
COVID-19 is still present in the community, in addition to other respiratory conditions such as whooping cough, she wrote.
“We do not publish sub-county breakouts for
respiratory disease data. We monitor and report general respiratory disease trends at the county level,”
Dr. Gib Morrow, health officer for KPHD, says in an email. “Overall this season, Kitsap County has experienced similar respiratory illness trends as the state and nation.”
DOH is not collecting voluntary test result data from the public, nor does
State budget cuts concern KPHD
By Steven Powell Port Orchard Independent
The Kitsap Public Health District is concerned about Gov. Bob Ferguson’s preliminary budget, as it cuts state funding for public health 15%.
KPHD administrator
Yolanda Fong said that’s 22% of its budget. “It’s a critical piece of our funding,” adding it could lead to a reduction in services. She encouraged district commissioners and others to advocate for the funds.
Dr. Gib Morrow, the district’s health officer, said he would do just that, meeting with state leaders. He said prevention measures through public health save $10 for every $1 invested. “We get good value out of prevention. Prevention saves lives and money.”
He said nationally, public health gets just 3% of funds spent on health.
He said despite high health care costs the U.S. still has many health problems, such as a high rate of preventable deaths.
But public health is successful. He mentioned that in Kitsap County there were half the number of sexually transmitted diseases in 2024 as there were in 2022. “We find cases and stop the transmission by getting folks treated.”
it require local agencies to collect city-specific data for flu, RSV or COVID-19, per DOH.
“We have experienced a notable increase in patients contacting us or coming in for respiratory illness symptoms, and an especially large increase in both influenza A and B,” Matt Kuffel, operations manager at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health says in an email.
“We have also seen patients experience a more severe flu season than in years past, with symptoms lasting several weeks and some patients being diagnosed with pneumonia following an initial respiratory illness.”
For vaccine information, visit the KPHD vaccine website at kitsappublichealth.org/imms/home or call 360-728-2007.
By Mike De Felice Port Orchard Independent
Imagine that in July, a heat wave strikes Kitsap County and temperatures soar to over 100 degrees for days. Then, the region suffers a majorearthquakethatbrings down trees that block major roads. Power lines fall, igniting brush fires and shutting off electricity to homes and businesses.
Such a crisis would trigger the county’s Department of Emergency Management to gather supervisors from offices like the power company, law enforcement and first responders. Together the agency heads would devise a plan to deal with the emergencies.
KCDEM opened a new headquartersthismonththat will operate during catastrophes such as that hypothetical one and during heavy snow and windstorms. The emergency center is housed in an industrial park next to Bremerton National Airport. The new center has advantages over the previous one used for nearly 20 years, KCDEM director Jan Glarum said.
“It is a critical facility. We
He said nationally an effort is being made to simplify financing, reduce complexity and improve efficiency by being transparent and accountable.
On other topics, he said the flu has had its worst outbreak in 15 years, taking off after a decline in January. The number of vaccinations is down some, but he said it’s still not too late to get one.
Speaking of shots, Morrow mentioned the 150 kids in West Texas who were unvaccinated and came down with the measles. He said 92% of kids are vaccinated in Kitsap as they go into kindergarten. The first case this year in the state was recently found in Seattle.
“It’s incredible how effective” measles shots are, he said, adding he got his in 1960, and it’s still positive. He said measles is very contagious, and if you get vaccinated you won’t pass it on and you won’t get very sick if you do get it.
Board member and Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson said she remembers when there weren’t shots. She remembers all four kids in her family getting mumps, and that she still has scars from chicken pox.
“Please get vaccinated,” she urged the public. “It’s a simple, precautionary step,” and if you don’t get it you put children, friends and family at risk.
County Commissioner and board member
He also mentioned improvements made with the homeless opioid response and health care access, “although it’s still a critical issue in Kitsap.” Morrow said the “time may be ripe” to “capitalize on the disruption of COVID and its aftermath to fix the broken health care system.”
Christine Rolfes said she knows there are people who would like to get vaccinated, but are not organized enough to figure out how to get it done.
Morrow was asked what would happen if the federal government cuts Medicaid.
“It’s the best value in public health,” he said, adding it’s efficient, person-centered and holistic with wraparound services. He said many doctors can’t accept it anymore because the reimbursement rate is so bad.
“Here, it’s among the lowest in the nation. It can’t go any lower.”
He said if it’s cut mothers would be hurt the most as 40% of pregnant women in Kitsap use those funds for prenatal and maternal care.
Board member Stephen Kutz of the Suquamish Tribe said Ferguson has made Medicaid access a priority. But Rolfes said while
Ferguson could still fund the state match, his budget could not make up for all the federal money that could be lost.
Let’s talk poop
The board passed new regulations for septic tanks but KPHD Environmental Health director John Kiess said even though there are 57,000 of them in the county the changes are about technical standards and design for new ones.
He said fewer permits are awarded every year. He did say septic rules are tougher on small properties so they could be more of a challenge to develop.
Dayna Katula, program manager for Water Pollution Identification and Correction Program, then gave the annual report for water quality.
“We can’t do anythng about wildlife poop,” but
we can with people through education, especially working with young students, she said.
She said they sample all 66 streams in the county monthly for E. coli. “If we find poop we correct it at the source.”
She said during the last test, 36 streams met waterquality standards, 15 had high amounts of bacteria periodically and 15 people should not come in contact with because they had consistently high levels of bacteria. Warnings are posted until problems are fixed.
Types of issues include runoff from farms, failing septic tanks and recreational vehicle dumps.
KPHD also monitors shorelines and lakes. They investigate “hot spots” on shorelines with the goal of having healthier shellfish and cleaner water.
Blooms are an annual problem in Kitsap lakes.
KPHD often has to close lakes during summer when they are most used for recreation. Warnings are posted, but education is the key to controlling that. “Poop is happy and wants to grow” in warm water, she said. Katula said microbial source tracking on water samples is expensive but one way to find out “which species the poop” is coming from.
Bainbridge Island Mayor Ashley Mathews, another board member, asked why BI streams aren’t being tested. Kiess said no cities in Kitsap are because it’s a county program. He said they have done some projects, but they’re not ongoing. Mathews likes to ride horses, so she asked how their poop effects water quality. They can’t clean it up like folks do for dogs. Kiess said one pile of poop isn’t a problem but a farm with 50 horses could be.
basically reengineered the existing steel structure of the building so we will be able to operate if there is a major earthquake,” Glarum said, adding the center is on a geographicallystableplateau to reduce the chance of the structure being damaged during a seismic event.
The EOC, at 8900 Imperial Way SW, is situated in the middle of major transportation hubs. “A good portion of our job in any disaster boils down to logistics. We may need (to bring in) items to support our first responders, businesses and healthcare. We’ve got the railroad tracks right behind us. We’ve gotHighway3rightinfrontof us.And,we’vegottheairport. Thoseareallcriticallogistical modes that we will need in a disaster,” Glarum said.
Items that may need to be brought in if Kitsap is cut off from Puget Sound may include desalination equipment to filter salt water and makeitdrinkable,generators for businesses that provide food to continue operation and shelters for people.
The center is equipped with a communications system that allows local service providers to work
together in-person or remotely, Glarum said. It was designed to ensure there will be continuity of government during a disaster. County commissioners and other county leaders havespacetofunctionshould their work areas become unusable. 911 is looking to set up dispatch consoles in thebuildingintheeventtheir operators have to relocate, Glarum added.
The facility sits on a 3-acre parcel of land. The campus contains three buildings that provide room for training and storage. KCDEM uses hundreds of volunteers with various skills that come in handy during emergency situations - from search and rescue teams that look over collapsed buildings to amateur radio operators who assist if conventional communication systems
go down. Those groups and several government agencies use the center’s training areas.
“Just about every police department is using the facility to train officers. Fire services are planning to use the open areas for training. We will be hosting one of our districts for training in the comingweeks,”Glarumsaid.
Recent times the EOC was activated include the
windstorm that hit Kitsap and during snowfalls. Extreme emergency operationsincludedwhenthe2018 tornado touched down in Port Orchard and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the tornado, the countyemergencyoperation worked with police and fire agencies, along with search and rescue, to ensure everyone was accounted for. EOC staff also helped impacted folks apply for low-interest government loans to reconstruct their homes or businesses.“Wewereatthecenter of that hub to pull the right groups in at the right time,” Glarum said.
Site of the EOC was purchased in 2020 for $900,000 with federal CARES funding. The county spent $4.5 million to repurpose a warehouse. The project was underwritten with funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, also known as the COVID stimulus package.
“We were activated for 2 1/2 years for the pandemic. That was like nothing we’ve ever experienced,” he added. KCDEM assisted with distribution of personal protective equipment and later the vaccine.
Kitsap News Group hires 3 new reporters
Staff report
Kitsap News Group recently hired three new reporters to its team.
Joshua Kornfeld will be reporting mainly for the Bainbridge Island Review newspaper, covering a variety of topics from transportation to public safety. He graduated from Western Washington University in 2024 and freelanced for some publications before being hired at BIR.
“I’m excited to join the Kitsap News Group and provide Bainbridge Island with local, timely, and comprehensive, news about
Luke CaputoKatrina DaroffJoshua Kornfeld
what’s happening on the island,” Kornfeld said. Katrina Daroff will be the new special sections editor for Kitsap, helping produce and edit content for those
publications. She will also be a feature writer for all five Kitsap newspapers.
Daroff, who lives in Hansville and has a writing degree from Whitworth
University and is working toward a Masters in Fine Arts degree in writing and publishing, has writing and photography experience from a variety of jobs she’s
held in the past. “Having grown up in the Puget Sound area, I am very eager to use my talents to help grow our local community as a member of the Kitsap News Group staff and special sections editor,” Daroff said.
Ohio State graduate Luke Caputo was hired in January as KNG’s sports reporter, replacing Elisha Meyer, who took a reporting job in his home state of Nebraska.
Caputo will be covering a wide range of high school sports across Kitsap, along with feature stories on notable local sports figures. “I am very happy to start
my journalism career with Kitsap News Group,” Caputo said. “I believe I will only grow in this role and I love to tell stories, especially about sports.”
New KNG editor Tyler Shuey said: “Kitsap News Group is fortunate to have three new hires who are motivated and care deeply about producing quality content. I look forward to seeing their continued progression as reporters over time and am beyond excited to have them as part of our team.”
Former editor Steve Powell added: “I feel better about retiring now that Tyler has put together this talented team. Our readers should be pleased.”
Trap-Neuter-Return program controls cat population
By Britney Fletcher-West Port Orchard Independent
In Kitsap County, an increase of cats roaming neighborhoods, alleyways and business districts contributes to overpopulation that can spiral out of control.
To combat that purr-fect storm, the Kitsap Humane Society relies on a Trap-NeuterReturn program, a method of stabilizing feral cat populations. The approach involves trapping community cats, spaying or neutering them, vaccinating them, and then returning them to their original outdoor homes.
“With cats, they’re not going to survive if you relocate them to an unknown area,” said Lauryn Sauer, KHS animal control officer. “They have the best survival rate being returned back to the community they grew up in.” Sauer,whohasworkedinanimalcontrolfor 2 1/2 years, is a dedicated advocate for TNR. She has personally trapped and facilitated surgeries for more than 100 cats, while also rescuing over 100 kittens young enough to be socialized and adopted through the humane society. However, the numbers continue to rise.
“Honestly,Iwouldn’tcallitacatproblem— I’d call it a people problem,” she said. “A lot of the community doesn’t have education on
During
TNR or spaying and neutering their pets, and that’s where it all starts.”
Community cats—sometimes referred to as feral, stray or unowned—often cluster in areas where food and shelter are available. Sauer said the colonies she encounters typically originate from a single unfixed cat that was allowed to roam. Within months, that cat and its offspring multiply, and within a year, anunmanagedcolonycangrowexponentially.
“Cats can start breeding at just four to six months old,” Sauer said. “A single female can
have up to four litters a year, with five to nine kittens per litter. So from one cat, that’s potentially 20 to 30 more within a year—and that cycle keeps repeating.”
During peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Sauer has seen some colonies in Kitsap range from 50 to 70 cats in a single location. Without intervention, many cats suffer from starvation, disease and inbreeding-related health issues.
Unlike adoption programs, which focus on finding homes for socialized cats, TNR provides a sustainable solution for feral cats that are unlikely to adjust to life indoors. The process also prevents the birth of new litters, reducing the overall population over time.
To mark cats that have been sterilized and vaccinated, TNR uses ear-tipping—a procedure where a small portion of a cat’s ear is clipped while under anesthesia. In Kitsap, males have their left ear tipped; females their right ears.
Sauer said one of the biggest challenges she faces is public perception. While some community members support TNR, others view it as unnecessary or believe feral cats should be left to reproduce naturally. “A lot of people don’t understand the negative effects of unchecked population growth,” she said. “They think the cats are fine out there,
Kitsap County Superior Court cases
By Steven Powell Port Orchard Independent
2 teens arrested for shooting guns at mall
A 17- and 16-year-old Port OrchardboywereinKitsapCounty Superior Court March 24 charged with two counts of first-degree assaulteach.
Both face life in prison and a $50,000fineoneachcharge.
Court documents say Kitsap deputies responded March 22 to the10300blockofSilverdaleWay.
At 4:42 p.m. dispatch received calls of two males shooting guns in the parking lot at Kitsap Mall. They fled on foot, but one was caught by a deputy after a short pursuit. The otherwearingredshoeswascaught byanotherdeputylater.
Earlier, a father with his son apparently drove by the pair, who yelled profanities at them. The victims pulled into the parking lot, andthesuspectsstartedfiringguns atthem.Twopeopleloadinggroceriesintheirtruckhadtheirvehiclehit by a bullet. Other citizens ran from theareaasshotswerefired.17shell casings were found. A witness said one suspect tossed a gun on top of theroofofabusiness.Officersfound thebrightgreenandsilverweapon.
‘Blue puffy hair’ man runs over another man
Bailwassetat$500,000inKitsap County Superior Court March 17 for a 60-year-old Bremerton man
with“bluepuffyhair”chargedwith assaultfortryingtorunoveraman with a vehicle.
He faces 10 years in prison and a$20,000finefortheassaultwitha deadly weapon charge.
Court papers say Kitsap deputies responded at 3:45 p.m. to the 2500blockofNEMcWilliamsRoad
March 16 after a woman reported a man with “blue puffy hair” driving a red Miata running over her husband. The victim saw the car “flying” through the parking lot and told him to slow down.
The driver did a “donut” in a dirt lot then went back to run over the victim, who was standing out of the driving area, protected by a concrete curb. The victim tried to get a photo but then the car accelerated at him a second time so he hid behind a parked car. Video shows the second attempt.
The car’s owner around 7 p.m. told officers his roommate had admittedtohimthathehadgotten into an argument with someone over a speed bump but that he didn’t try to hit him. The suspect saidhedrovetowardhidthensped off because he didn’t know if the other man had a gun.
No bomb found after play area evacuated
A 43-year-old Bremerton man was in Superior Court May 19 charged with threat to bomb or injure property.
Bail is $100,000. He faces 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
Court records show the suspect wasarrestedat11:48a.m.March18 in the 1500 block of Park Avenue. DispatchalertedBremertonpolice 12 minutes earlier that the suspect was threatening to detonate a bomb inside Evergreen Park.
One witness said the suspect said, “I have an IED in my bag.” He told children nearby that, “If anyonetriestotakeitthey’regoing to have a bad day.” He then made explosion motions with his arms, adding, “Don’t touch my stuff, it’s dangerous.”
Whenpolicearrivedtheyevacuated the play area with the suspect on a park bench about 100 feet away. As that was happening he said, “I’m going to ignite it.”
The suspect was told to walk towardpolice.Nobombwasfound in his duffle bag. Police say he was sufferingfrommentalillnessorwas under the influence of narcotics.
Man waves gun at 3 juveniles
A 20-year-old Port Orchard man was in Superior Court March 21facingthreechargesarrestedon a warrant from Oct. 21, 2024.
Bail was $200,000. He’s charged withthreecountsofsecond-degree assault with a deadly weapon (maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, $20,000 fine for each).
Court papers say Port Orchard police went to the 1000 block of Sydney Avenue at 8:46 p.m. Oct. 18,2024.Amanandajuvenileboy were threatening a juvenile boy.
They were arguing when the man pulled out a gun and threatened the victim and two other friends with him. He wasn’t arrested until recently.
Robber at many Lowes caught in Port Orchard
A 35-year-old Tacoma man who had stolen items from Lowes all over Puget Sound was finally arrested at that store in Port Orchard March 18 at 11:57 a.m.
HewasinSuperiorCourtMarch 19 charged with robbery. Bail was $185,000. He faces 10 years in prison and a $20,000 fine.
CourtpapersshowKitsapdeputies first encountered the suspect Feb.21whentheyweredispatched to the 2200 block of NW Myhre Road in Silverdale
Witnesses saw a suspect steal $7,300 worth of merchandise. When approached by employees, he said he had a gun. The suspect later was identified by a losspreventionagentattheLowes in Port Orchard March 2. He was recognized by a deputy March 18 frombookingphotosfromAuburn for another crime.
After the suspect was arrested, he faked unconsciousness in the back of the patrol car so he had to be taken to a hospital for over six hours. There, he refused to cooperate with medical staff. After he was cleared there, he continued the charade at the county jail in Port Orchard. His antics delayed his booking for 10 hours.
but they don’t see the life-threatening conditions—starvation, infections, inbreeding. It’s heartbreaking.”
Despite the challenges, Sauer continues to trapandreturncatsonherowntime.“It’salot of work,” she said. “I do it by myself, but I wish morepeoplewouldstepuptobeanadvocate for the cats.”
TNR in Kitsap is primarily a volunteerdriven effort. While individual community members sometimes cover the cost of spay andneutersurgeries—typically$30to$40per cat—much of the funding comes from KHS.
Sauer believes more education could lead to increased community involvement and financial support. “I think if more people understoodtheimportanceofTNR,they’dbe willingtodonateorhelpwithtrappingefforts,” she said.
Residents who notice a growing cat colony in their neighborhoods are encouraged to contact KHS or a local rescue organization to explore TNR options. Sauer stressed the importance of early intervention. “It starts with one cat, but in a year, it’s 20,” she said. “The sooner we act, the better the outcome for the animals.”
As long as the colonies exist, Sauer will continue her work—one cat at a time. “I love doing it,” she said. “And I’m going to keep going for as many colonies as I can.”
Passport changes
Startingthisweek,theKitsapCounty County Clerk’s Office has made some major changes regarding passports. Walk-in services have been reduced fromfourdaysaweektoonlyWednesdays, Rebecca Wildes, chief deputy clerk,wroteinanemail.Also,theoffice is requiring some applicants to book appointments to complete passport applications.
Vaccine clinic
TheKitsapPublicHealthDistrictwill offerafreechildhoodvaccinationclinic for those 18 and younger March 28. The clinic will be at the district, 345 6th St., Suite 300, Bremerton from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Folks are asked to register for appointments for routine childhood immunizations, but KPHD is accepting walk-ins for childhood flu and COVID-19 vaccines, said Tad Sooter, public information officer for KPHD. In September 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that vaccines could prevent 50 million deaths worldwide between 2021-30. As of March 17, 31.7% of Kitsap residents are up to date with flu vaccines, the Department of Health’s influenzavaccinationdashboardsays. KPHDdoesnotreceivereportsforall cases of respiratory illnesses, as not all people seek healthcare so may not be tested or diagnosed, Sooter said.
Correction
A community member’s name was misspelled in an article in last week’s paper. The correct name is Van Vlist.
Regarding the academic calendar, Winter explained that the district had applied for a waiver to avoid making up days lost to snow and power outages, but the request was denied by the state. State regulations require districts to make up at least three days per incident before a waiver will be considered. Because South Kitsap had separate incidents—three snow days and two power outage days—the state determined the district didnotmeetthethresholdfor any waivers.
“We went back again and explainedthatwhileitwasn’t a declared state emergency, it was a community emergency,” Winter said, noting that government offices, schools and much of the local infrastructure were shut down due to the power outages.“Unfortunately,they still said no.”
As a result, the district must extend the academic year. Winter acknowledged the frustration among families and said the situation has prompted discussions about whether to build additional snow days into future academic calendars. However, he noted the challenge of balancing that approach, as adding buffer
days could unnecessarily extend the school year if they aren’t needed.
“The problem is, if we were to build in three snow days, and we don’t use them, we’re still going until June 18 anyway,” Winter said. “It’s a trade-off, and we can’t predict the weather.”
The board also discussed efforts to address student behavior and discipline policies. Board member Jay Villars emphasized that the districtisfocusedonaccountability and behavioral change. “Many of us grew up in a more- punitive type of behavior system where you would constantly get in trouble for things,” Villars said. “We have to understand how
that’s changing and how we canstillholdpeopleaccountable while also trying to change behavior.”
Board member Megan Higgins highlighted a new approachatOrchardHeights Elementary, where a designated room allows students to take a short break when overwhelmed. She said the space has helped students regulate themselves before returning to class.
In other business, the board adopted a resolution recognizing April 2025 as the Month of the Military Child. South Kitsap serves a significantnumberofmilitaryfamilies, who often experience frequent relocations due to service commitments. The
resolution acknowledges the challenges these students face, including disruptions to their academic routines and friendships, as well as their unique perspectives on learning and global awareness.
“As we know, our district has military families,” Winter said. “With that, there is some coming and going and some hardships that military families face that those who are not in the military don’t experience.”
LindaLoreneLucas
LindaLoreneLucas,passedawayon2-25-25at St.MichelshospitalinSilverdaleWashington. Survivorsarehusband,Patrick,daughter, twograndsonsandtwogranddaughters. Therewillbenoservices.
KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY COURTESY PHOTO
peak breeding season in spring and summer, calls about kittens and growing colonies surge. Community cats cluster in areas where food and shelter are available.
or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the deceased’s probate and nonprobateassets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 14, 2025 Personal Representa-
tive:MikeJacobsen
AttorneyforEstate: DavidWeibel Address for Service/Mailing: 3212 NW Bryon Street, Suite101 Silverdale, WA 98383
/s/ Mike Jacobsen Mike Jacobsen, PersonalRepresentative Presented By: KITSAP LAWGROUP
/s/ David A. Weibel
DAVID A WEIBEL, WSBA# 24031 Attorney for Personal Representative
POI1010156 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP IN RE THE ESTATE OF: THOMAS ROBERT ECKMANN, Deceased. NO: 24-4-01359-18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (a) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (b) four months after the date of first
Legal Notices publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March14,2025 Personal Representative:JacobEckmann Attorney for Personal Representative: J.PaulFerman Address for Mailing or Service: c/o J. Paul Ferman HALL & WEST, P.S. 2135 6th St., Ste. 101 Bremerton,WA98312 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: KITSAP COUNTY24-4-01359-18 /s/ Jacob Eckmann
PersonalRepresentative
PresentedBy: By/s/ J. Paul Ferman J. Paul Ferman, WSBA #49569
HALL & WEST, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 2135 6th St., Ste. 101 Bremerton, WA 98312-3957 (360)373-9515 POI1010449 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: RALPH JEROME FUCHS, Deceased. No. 25-4-00177-18
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS
RCW 11.40.030
The Administrator named below have been appointed as Administrator of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 21, 2025 ADMINISTRATOR: DONNA JEAN FRANKLIN ATTORNEYS FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:JEFFREYCOX ADDRESS FOR MAILINGORSERVICE: 600 Kitsap St, Suite 202 Port Orchard, WA 98366 February21,2025 /s/JeffreyCox JEFFREYCOX, WSBA#16249 Attorney for Estate and PersonalRepresentative POI1009636 3/21/25,3/28/25,4/4/25
Legal Notices IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP IN RE THE CONSOLIDATED ESTATES OF: CAROL BELLE GREEN and RONALD DEAN GREEN, Deceased. NO: 25-4-00223-18 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent that arose before the decedent’s death must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (a) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (b) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim will be forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobate assets. Date of First Publication: March21,2025 Personal Representative:DeborahJ.Atkins Attorney for Personal Representative: J.PaulFerman Address for Mailing or Service: c/o J. Paul Ferman HALL & WEST, P.S. 2135 6th St., Ste. 101 Bremerton,WA98312 Court of Probate Proceedings and Cause Number: KITSAP COUNTY25-4-00223-18 /s/ Deborah J. Atkins, PersonalRepresentative PresentedBy: By/s/ J. Paul Ferman J. Paul Ferman, WSBA #49569 HALL & WEST, P.S. Attorneys for Personal Representative 2135 6th St., Ste. 101 Bremerton, WA 983123957 (360)373-9515
POI1010545 3/21/25,3/28/25,4/4/25 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF KITSAP IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: CONNIE LYNN HANKINS, Deceased. No. 25-4-00227-18 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS RCW 11.40.030 The Personal Representative named below have been appointed as Personal Representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and
Legal Notices filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 28, 2025
PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE: DONNA J. NELSON ATTORNEYS FOR THE PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE:JEFFREYCOX
ADDRESS FOR MAIL-
INGORSERVICE: 600 Kitsap St, Suite 202 Port Orchard, WA 98366 March10,2025 /s/JeffreyCox JEFFREYCOX, WSBA#16249
Attorney for Estate and PersonalRepresentative POI1010543
3/28/25,4/4/25,4/11/25
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON COUNTY OF KITSAP IN RE THE ESTATE OF: RYAN DAVID BARRY, Deceased. NO. 25-4-00211-18
PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030)
The Personal Representative named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the Decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the matter as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving or mailing to the Administrator or the Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the Court. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty (30) days after the Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided in RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four (4) months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the Decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: March 28th, 2025 Personal Representative: ANGELABARRY Address for mailing or service: Richmond Hill PLLC 1521 SE Piperberry Way Suite135 Port Orchard, WA 98366 POI1010875 3/28/25,4/4/25,4/11/25 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KING COUNTY In Re The Estate of: CINDY ROCHELLE MANNING, Deceased. No. 25-4-01220-1 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD)
The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1)(c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets.
Date of First Publication: 3/14/2025.
/s/ William L. Baker
William L. Baker (WSBN 58914) Attorney for Personal Representative Address for Mailing or Service: William L. Baker, AttorneyatLaw 215 E Titus Street, Kent, WA98032 206-833-1890 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: King County Superior Court25-4-01220-1 POI1010262 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25
IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY In Re The Estate of: SHIRLEY B. LENTZ, Deceased. No. 25-4-00246-18 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD)
The persons named below have been appointed as Co-Administrators of this Estate.
Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Co-Administrators or Co-Administrator’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Co-Administrator served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets.
Legal Notices
Date of First Publication: March14,2025
S.\MichaelC.Lentz
MICHAEL C. LENTZ, CoAdministrator
S.\JosephLentz JOSEPH LENTZ, Co-Administrator
S.\ Eric Landeen ERIC LANDEEN, WSBA #53824; Attorney for Co-Administrators
Address for Mailing or Service: Eric Landeen, Attorney 9395 NE Shore, PO Box 163, Indianola, WA 98342 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Kitsap County Superior Court No. 25-4-00246-18 POI1010413 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25 IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY In Re The Estate of: BRENDA J. BLANEY, Deceased. No. 25-4-00252-18 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.030) (NTCRD)
The person named below has been appointed as Personal Representative of this Estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the Personal Representative or the Personal Representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the Personal Representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and nonprobateassets. Date of First Publication: March14,2025 S.\James R. Blaney James R. Blaney, PersonalRepresentative S.\ Eric Landeen ERIC LANDEEN, WSBA #53824; Attorney for James R. Blaney, PersonalRepresentative Address for Mailing or Service: Eric Landeen, Attorney 9395 NE Shore, PO Box 163, Indianola, WA 98342 Court of probate proceedings and cause number: Kitsap County Superior Court No. 25-4-00252-18 POI1010415 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25
Superior Court of Washington, County of Kitsap In re: Petitioner: Jamie Escober (Oleson) And Respondent: Andrew Oleson No. 12-3-00088-9 Summons Served by Publication (SMPB) Summons Served by Publication
To:AndrewOleson
I have started a court case by filing a petition. The name of the Petition is: Motion for Contempt Hearing
Legal Notices
You must respond in writing if you want the court to consider your side. Deadline! Your Response must be filed and served within 60 days of the date this Summons is published: March 7, 2025. If you do not file and serve your Response or a Notice of Appearance by thedeadline: No one has to notify you about other hearings in thiscase,and The court may approve the requests in the Petition without hearing your side (called a defaultjudgment). Followthesesteps: 1. Read the Petition and any other documents that were filed at court with this Summons . Those documents explain what the otherpartyisaskingfor.
2. Fill out a Response on this form: FL Parentage 332, Response to Petition for Parenting Plan, Residentail Schedule and/ or Child Support Other: Motion for Contempt You can get the Response form and other formsyoumayneedat: The Washington State Courts’ website: www.courts.wa.gov/ forms Washington LawHelp: www.washingtonlaw help.org,or The Superior Court Clerk’s office or county lawlibrary(forafee).
3. Serve (give) a copy of your Response to the person who filed this Summons at the address below, and to any other parties. You may use certified mail with return receipt requested. For more information on how to serve, read Superior CourtCivilRule5.
4. File your original Response with the court clerkatthisaddress: Superior Court Clerk, Kitsap County 614 Division St. Room 210 Port Orchard, WA 98366
5. Lawyer not required: It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer, but you may file and serve your Response without one. /s/JamieEscober Date:February24,2025
I agree to accept legal papers for this case at thefollowingaddress: 447 Independence Rd SW Rochester,WA98579 POI1009688 2/28/25, 3/7/25, 3/14/25, 3/21/25, 3/28/25,4/4/25
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT WILLIAM COULTAS, Deceased. No. 25-4-00111-18 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030)
The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were com-
Legal Notices
menced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probateassets.
Date of First Publication: March 21, 2025
Personal Representative: TRACY COULTAS Attorney for Personal Representative: DAVID A. ROBERTS Address for Mailing: Kingston Law, PLLC P.O. Box 163 Kingston, WA98346 Address for Service or Delivery: Kingston Law, PLLC 10801 NE State Hwy. 104, Suite 151 Kingston, WA 98346 Court of Probate Proceedings and cause number: Kitsap County Court, Washington State, Cause #: 25-4-00111-18 POI1010553 3/21/25,3/28/25,4/4/25
SUPERIOR COURT OF WASHINGTON FOR KITSAP COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CAROL ANN McCLURE, Deceased. No. 25-4-00255-18 PROBATE NOTICE TO CREDITORS (RCW 11.40.020, 11.40.030) The personal representative named below has been appointed as personal representative of this estate. Any person having a claim against the decedent must, before the time the claim would be barred by any otherwise applicable statute of limitations, present the claim in the manner as provided in RCW 11.40.070 by serving on or mailing to the personal representative or the personal representative’s attorney at the address stated below a copy of the claim and filing the original of the claim with the court in which the probate proceedings were commenced. The claim must be presented within the later of: (1) Thirty days after the personal representative served or mailed the notice to the creditor as provided under RCW 11.40.020(1) (c); or (2) four months after the date of first publication of the notice. If the claim is not presented within this time frame, the claim is forever barred, except as otherwise provided in RCW 11.40.051 and RCW 11.40.060. This bar is effective as to claims against both the decedent’s probate and non-probateassets. Date of First Publication: March 28, 2025 Personal Representative: SCOTT GLENN McCLURE Attorney for Personal Representative: DAVID A. ROBERTS Address for Mailing: Kingston Law, PLLC P.O. Box 163 Kingston, WA98346 Address for Service or Delivery: Kingston Law, PLLC 10801 NE State Hwy. 104, Suite 151 Kingston, WA 98346
throughKMFforhighlyqualifiedbuyers. Subject to creditandrebateapproval.NoSecurity depositrequired.Excludestaxes,title,andfees.36monthlypayments required.Notalllesseeswill qualifyforlowestpaymentthroughparticipatinglender Residencyrestrictionsapply.Lessee
