 | | Celebrating service: Kitsap County Volunteer Appreciation Week April 21-27 | 4/22/2024 | 
Kitsap County Commissioners proclaim April 21-27, 2024 as Kitsap County Volunteer Appreciation Week, in recognition of the 5,520 volunteers who annually contribute their time, talent, and expertise to county government. Volunteers help meet the needs of residents, protect natural environments and create vibrant, healthy, safe, accessible and participatory communities. In 2023, these individuals contributed 148,000 hours! We celebrate, recognize and thank the incredible volunteers for their enormous impact. Volunteers are involved in nearly every aspect of county government. We are humbled by their selfless generosity and contributions to extend and improve services, resources and outreach. Volunteerism empowers individuals to find their purpose, take their passion and turn it into meaningful change. Kitsap County volunteers are committed, tireless and an affirmation to the power of community. Their compassion and energy uplifts those around them. Their extraordinary support truly improves lives and livelihoods.. Thank you, volunteers – you make Kitsap County a better place to live, work and play and help our communities thrive! Learn more about volunteer opportunities at https://kcowa.us/volunteer.
| | | | Kitsap County Expresses Gratitude for Community Engagement in Comprehensive Plan Update | 4/9/2024 | Board of Commissioners Extend Public Comment Period
Port
Orchard, Wash. - Last night's public hearing on the Kitsap County
Comprehensive Plan update drew approximately 150 people through a combination
of in-person and online attendance. Residents provided valuable insights on
important topics like housing, the environment, parks and open space,
facilities, transportation, and more.
We're deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to last night's hearing," stated Deputy County Administrator Eric Baker. "Your input is invaluable as we shape policies for sustainable growth that reflect the needs and aspirations of our community." The 2024 Comprehensive Plan update will determine how the County manages growth and what its direction will be for the next 20 years across policies, zoning, and departmental regulations as well as planning-level environmental impacts and capital facilities reviews. People who missed last night's public hearing can watch a replay of the meeting online. To accommodate further input and public engagement, the Board of Commissioners has extended the written comment period. Residents can submit written testimony from now through Thursday, April 11 at 4:30 p.m. Comments can be emailed, sent via regular mail to 614 Division Street MS-36, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or submitted through the comment form on the Comprehensive Plan website.
For more information on how to participate and to access the current draft documents, visit the Comprehensive Plan website or email the Comprehensive Plan team.
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Links used in this article: Replay of the meeting online: https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/index.php/5/7/1/5/a/b/5715ab81-2cdc-4ce4-91a5-671d602a98ca+17126466201712638488404454.vod.720p.KCC_20240408.m2t.mp4 Comments can be emailed: compplan@kitsap.gov
Comprehensive Plan website: kcowa.us/compplan Email the Comprehensive Plan team: compplan@kitsap.gov County website: Kitsap.gov
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| | | | Kitsap County Treasurer's Office Announces Updated Payment Systems | 3/20/2024 | For Immediate Release March 20, 2024 Kitsap County Treasurer's Office Announces Updated Payment Systems New year. New design. Same great service! PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – The Kitsap County Treasurer's Office is proud to announce two major improvements designed to enhance the billing and payment experience for residents. Earlier this year, our office revamped property tax statements, introducing a modern design that provides a clear, detailed breakdown of how the current year's tax dollars are allocated. "The new statements are designed to be clear and easily consumable," said County Treasurer Peter Boissonneau. "We want every taxpayer to understand exactly where their money is going. We have also added QR codes to our payment stubs to make paying taxes electronically as easy as possible." In addition, the Treasurer's Office has switched payment vendors to InvoiceCloud, allowing constituents to register and make a profile, link tax accounts, sign up for paperless billing, set up AutoPay, and register for Pay by Text. Electronic check payments made via www.InvoiceCloud.com/KitsapCountyWA are ALWAYS FREE. The system also supports all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Venmo, and PayPal, offering numerous payment options to our taxpayers. Tax payments can also be made through regular mail at P.O. Box 169, Port Orchard, WA 98366, or in person at the Treasurer's Office on the third floor of the Kitsap County Administration Building, 619 Division St., Port Orchard, WA 98366. If you plan to mail your payment, we suggest bringing your envelope to the post office several days early to ensure your mail is postmarked before the due date. As a reminder, first half installments of property taxes are due on April 30th, with second half installments due on October 31st. For more information on these updates, please visit the Treasurer's website. Residents who need assistance or have questions about payments are encouraged to email the Treasurer's Office or call (360) 337-7135.
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Links in this release: Electronic payments: www.InvoiceCloud.com/KitsapCountyWA Kitsap County Treasurer's website: www.kitsap.gov/treasurer Email the Treasurer's Office: treasurer@kitsap.gov Sign up for our updates: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKITSAP/subscriber/new
Contacts: Hope Beyl, Chief Deputy Treasurer, treasurer@kitsap.gov, (360) 337-7135
| | | | Medical examiner identifies victim of motor vehicle collision in Port Orchard | 3/11/2024 | March 11, 2024 For Immediate Release
The victim of the motor vehicle accident on Jackson Avenue in Port Orchard on March 5, 2024 has been identified as: John L. Houston, a 62-year-old male with a Lakebay WA, address. An autopsy was performed by Kitsap County’s Chief Medical Examiner, Doctor Lindsey Harle. Cause of death is multiple blunt force injuries. Manner of death is accident.
KITSAP COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER’S OFFICE Contact:
Lindsey Harle, Chief Medical Examiner 5010 NW Linden Lane, Bremerton, WA 98312 Phone: (360) 731-6843 www.kitsap.gov
| | | | Cooking oil collection tanks closed at county waste facilities | 2/20/2024 | | |
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Date: February 20, 2024
Household cooking oil recycling program suspended at Kitsap County waste facilitiesStarting immediately, Kitsap County’s household cooking oil collection tanks are closed due to new recycling regulations. We are no longer able to collect used cooking oil for recycling at the: - Olympic View Transfer Station,
- Silverdale Recycling and Garbage Facility,
- Hansville Recycling and Garbage Facility, or
- Olalla Recycling and Garbage Facility.
Currently, there are no known locations for recycling household cooking oil in Kitsap County. The privately-owned Bainbridge Island Transfer Station has also suspended its cooking oil recycle program, and the Kitsap County Household Hazardous Waste Facility does not collect cooking oil. How to handle household cooking oilAvoid cooking with large amounts of oil at home. Cook with small amounts, and then use paper towels, napkins, newspaper, flour, baking soda or kitty litter to absorb the oil before disposing in your garbage. You can also search online to find other methods for hardening cooking oil. Throw away small amounts of oil frequently; don't save it up into one large container. For larger quantities of cooking oil (e.g., from a deep-fat fryer), solidify it with a cooking oil solidifier or stearic acid before disposing it in your household garbage. These products are available for purchase online. Absorbing and solidifying oil is necessary to prevent dangerous oil leaks onto the roadway during trash collection. Liquid oils may be rejected for disposal. What to avoid - Do not pour cooking oil, fat or grease down the sink or drains, as it can clog pipes.
- It is illegal to dump oil, fat and grease into the environment, down storm drains or other outdoor drains, or into water bodies. This pollution is harmful to fish and wildlife, and it can lead to penalties and costly cleanups.
- Oils, fat and grease are not accepted in curbside compost bins.
Restaurants and food trucks must recycle or solidify cooking oilRestaurants, food trucks and other food establishments should subscribe to a FREE commercial cooking oil collection service. Search online to find a list of available service providers. Or use a cooking oil solidifier or stearic acid to harden the oil before throwing it in the trash. These products are available for purchase online. Reason for the changeRegional cooking oil recycling companies will no longer accept cooking oil from residents due to new traceability guidelines. Traceability refers to the ability to track the origin of the oil collected. This change affects public recycling centers across Washington. Kitsap County Solid Waste and the Washington Department of Ecology are actively researching and working with the cooking oil recycling industry to find solutions. |
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