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Port Orchard will officially dedicate the renovated Givens Park Multi-Purpose Sport Courts on November 24. The upgraded facility features courts for futsal, basketball, tennis, and pickleball, enhancing accessibility and safety for all residents.
City facilities in Port Orchard will close on November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day. Mayor Robert Putaansuu encourages residents to honor and remember veterans for their service and sacrifices.
Puget Sound Energy will conduct utility work on Bay Street overnight on November 6, 2025, from 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM. While Bay Street will remain open, traffic may experience intermittent stops for a few minutes.
Puget Sound Energy will conduct shoulder work on Bay Street in Port Orchard from November 6 to November 8, 2025. The project aims to improve public works infrastructure and includes sidewalk enhancements. Residents should prepare for potential disruptions during the work period.
The Port Orchard Police Department will host a holiday food drive on November 1, 2025, at Safeway to benefit the South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank. Attendees can donate canned goods, pasta, and other pantry items to support local families in need.
The City of Port Orchard issued a modified Determination of Non-Significance (DNS) for a rezone application at 1061/1083 Hull Ave, changing from Residential 2 to Residential 3. The public comment period has been extended to November 12, 2025, following concerns about the previous twelve-day timeline. An appeal period will follow, allowing challenges to the DNS until November 26, 2025.
Ongoing construction on Bay Street causes traffic delays, reducing the road to one lane until October 30. Utility work by Puget Sound Energy will follow on November 5 and 6, continuing the traffic disruptions. Alternate routes are advised for drivers during this period.
Puget Sound Energy plans to conduct night work on Bay Street in Port Orchard on October 28, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM local time. The work will end at 3:30 PM GMT, impacting the Power and Energy Industry in the area. Residents should prepare for potential disruptions during this time.
Winter weather increases flooding risks in the Bay Street area. Residents can pick up sandbags at Dudes Doughnuts for flood protection. Safety tips include clearing storm drains and avoiding flooded areas.
Roadway improvements on Bay Street begin October 28, 2025, with construction scheduled to last until October 30, 2025. The project will reduce traffic to one lane and implement temporary signals for both directions. Residents are encouraged to use alternate routes during this time.