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Warning for Dyes Inlet issued after sewage leaks
CLEAR CREEK TRAIL CYCLING
Leaks on July 30 and Aug. 4 result in estimated 56,000 gallons of sewage spilled SILVERDALE – Two sewage spills at the Bucklin Hill Bridge construction project released a total of around 56,000 gallons of sewage into Dyes Inlet this week, leading the Kitsap Public Health District to issue a no-contact advisory for Dyes Inlet and the Port of Washington Narrows through at least Aug. 11. All shellfish harvesting in Dyes Inlet and Port Washington is closed. “People really need to stay out of the water,” said Karen Bevers with KPHD. A July 30 spill occurred 3-5:30 p.m. and released 40,000 gallons when the bridge project contractor, Granite Construction, inadvertently hit the sewer main, creating a two-inch hole. Immediately following the spill, the Kitsap County Parks Department closed Silverdale Waterfront Park, Lions Park and Evergreen-Rotary Park, but all were reopened later. Even though the parks are open, the
public is urged to stay out of the water, off beaches and refrain from collecting rocks and shells until the no-contact advisory is lifted. On Aug. 4, a second spill of about 16,000 gallons occurred when a mechanical rubber plug installed in the sewer force main failed. The plug was meant to stop the sewer flow while creating a bypass line around the construction site. The incident occurred at around 10:15 a.m. and was initially contained with on-site equipment. There was about 45 minutes where sewage flow exceed the capacity of the on-site equipment resulting in the 16,000 gallon spill. “Any impact to the environment and the water ways of the County is of great concern to us,” said Andrew Nelson, director of Public Works, in a press statement. SEE SPILLS, A9
Rogers, Andrews lead in primary BY PETER O’CAIN POCAIN@SOUNDPUBLISHING.COM
Primary elections on Aug. 4 yielded the lowest voter turnout since at least 1998, as only 20 percent of voters completed their ballots. (The county auditor only provides election
Chris Tucker / staff photo
Tall trees surround Jim Davis of Silverdale as he bicycles along Clear Creek Trail near The Doctors Clinic Aug. 4.
Easy access to nature at Clear Creek Trail
BY CHRIS TUCKER CTUCKER@CENTRALKITSAPREPORTER.COM
SILVERDALE – With a mix of tall forest trees, dense wetland plant life, a burbling creek and the regular views
of featureless rear walls of retail box stores, hikers walking along Clear Creek Trail are treated to a study in contrast between the beauty of the natural world as well as some of the less attractive aspects of a modern
economy. But the miles-long sprawling complex of trails that make up Clear Creek trail is still quite a treat that is SEE CLEAR CREEK, A9
records online back to 1998.) Press time results for the Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue fire commissioner race show incumbent Ralph Rogers is leading with 40.3 percent. Nate Andrews has 31.6 percent and Valerie Quill has 27.6 percent. 2,000 votes remain to be counted.
Bremerton man arrested after ‘joking’ about firearm at dealership BY CHRIS TUCKER CTUCKER@CENTRALKITSAPREPORTER.COM
GORST – A Bremerton man who allegedly threatened car dealership staff with death was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies and charged with felony harassment.
According to a Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office report, Mark Eugene Salzwedel, 55, of Bremerton, went into the Peninsula Subaru dealership in Gorst Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. and was acting in an odd manner. His SEE THREATS, A9
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