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News & Advisories
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 21 (5/24/2026 - 5/30/2026)
In week ending May 30, local indicators for influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 were minimal.
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Kitsap Public Health Board to meet Tuesday, June 2
The Kitsap Public Health Board will meet on Tuesday, June 2, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton.
May 29


Sign up now for beach and lake advisories
Subscribe to beach and lake alerts at KitsapPublicHealth.org/subscribe.
May 18


Water sampling along shorelines in North and South Kitsap starts next week
Kitsap Public Health District’s environmental health team will be collecting freshwater samples along shorelines in Manchester, Southworth, Suquamish, Miller Bay, and Indianola.
May 14


Shellfish harvesting closed in Agate Passage and Port Orchard Passage
Tests show high levels of diarrhetic shellfish poison (DSP).
May 13


Health Officer Update: Pertussis, measles, and firearm injuries
This month, I will focus on a local uptick in pertussis cases, the latest updates on measles in Washington, and my perspective on gun violence as a leading public health concern.
May 12
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 17 (4/26/2026 - 5/2/2026)
In week ending May 2, local indicators for influenza continued to decline toward baseline levels, while indicators for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and COVID-19 were minimal.
May 7


Survey results show encouraging trends for youth wellbeing in Kitsap
Newly released Healthy Youth Survey results suggest that encouraging mental health and substance use trends reported by Kitsap teens are holding steady.
May 6


Planning a building project this spring? You might need a public health permit!
You probably know you need a building permit from your county or city before starting a construction project, but did you know that you might need approval from the Health District, too?
May 5


Kitsap Public Health Board to meet Tuesday, May 5
The Kitsap Public Health Board will meet on Tuesday, May 5, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton.
Apr 30
Note: Beach, lake, shellfish, and sewage advisories are displayed for the current calendar year. You can request copies of older advisories.
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