News & Advisories

Kitsap County residents can now access same-day telehealth appointments for opioid use disorder treatment through the Washington Buprenorphine Hotline (206-289-0287).

Over the past several weeks we have had a significant increase in Kitsap flu cases and emergency department visits for flu.

These signs are making a difference in our community by helping people make more informed choices about where they eat.  

Under Washington state law, a local health officer is a medical doctor and public health expert tasked with controlling and preventing diseases, enforcing public health rules, and promoting public health.

A case of H5N5 type avian influenza was detected in a Grays Harbor County resident in November.

Schools, childcare centers, and sports clubs throughout Kitsap County have reported clusters of HFMD cases to Kitsap Public Health in recent weeks.

AJ is a part of our Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention program and helps keep teens and their families healthy by providing educational information about nicotine and cannabis use.

Thirteen infants in 10 states have been involved in the outbreak, including one infant from Lewis County in Washington state.

View our interactive Water Quality Report to learn more about our pollution prevention work and the health of your neighborhood streams.

The ongoing government shutdown is affecting thousands of Kitsap County community members.  

The Kitsap Public Health Board approved an updated environmental health fee schedule for 2026 at its Nov. 4 meeting. The updated schedule takes effect Jan. 1, 2026. 

Whether you love the rain or are already missing summer, it's important to know that storms and floodwater can create health hazards.

Kitsap Public Health District is seeking public comments on proposed updates to its Environmental Health fee schedule for 2026.

Viruses that cause respiratory illnesses (illnesses that affect our lungs and breathing) tend to spread more widely during fall and winter months. 

The Kitsap Public Health Board adopted proposed changes to rodent control regulations at its Oct. 7 meeting, following a public comment period and public hearing.

The position is open to public health and healthcare professionals.

Please complete our short survey to help us know how visible the new signs are and whether they influence your decision about where to get food.

200,000 students still severely injure themselves on the playground every year.  We know a safe playground is key for our kids to learn and grow, which is why we inspect school playgrounds to help every child be safe and healthy.

Kitsap Public Health District will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 1 for an all-day staff training. Our front counter will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 2.

The Washington State Department of Health released new recommendations this week for COVID-19, flu, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) immunization.