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A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.
News & Advisories
Respiratory Illness Report: Week 34 (08/17/2025 - 08/23/2025)
In week ending Aug. 23, local indicators for influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) remained minimal.
Aug 27, 2025


Advisory lifted for Long Lake swimming beach
Water samples show bacteria have returned to safer levels.
Aug 22, 2025


Long Lake swimming beach closed due to high bacteria
Avoid contact with water in the swimming area until further notice.
Aug 20, 2025


Baby Lounge at Kitsap Fair offers quiet place for parents and little ones
Kitsap County Lactation Coalition is hosting a quiet place for parents to relax, feed their babies, and change diapers.
Aug 19, 2025
Healthcare Advisory: Low Screening Coverage for Chagas Disease in Washington
Screen patients for Chagas disease if they have a history of residence in or prolonged travel to Mexico, Central, or South America.
Aug 15, 2025
Healthcare Advisory: Rise in HIV among cisgender women and perinatal HIV diagnoses
Washington state is experiencing a concerning increase in HIV diagnoses among cisgender women, particularly among women who report only heterosexual sexual activity and no history of injection drug use or other recognized HIV risk behaviors.
Aug 13, 2025


Public meeting Aug. 19 for Bangor drinking water sampling results
The U.S. Navy will host a public meeting for the current results of the Naval Base Kitsap — Bangor private drinking water sampling effort for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).
Aug 11, 2025


Shellfish harvesting closed for Colvos Passage
Tests show high levels of paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) CLOSURE AREA: Colvos Passage, from Point Southworth, south to the Pierce...
Aug 8, 2025


Cyanobacteria warning issued for Kitsap Lake
A cyanobacteria warning has been issued for Kitsap Lake. Avoid all contact with the water in Kitsap Lake due to potentially toxic cyanobacteria.
Aug 8, 2025


Kitsap Public Health Board appoints interim health officer
The Kitsap Public Health Board has appointed Dr. Herbie Duber to serve as interim health officer for Kitsap Public Health District as the agency seeks a replacement for outgoing health officer Dr. Gib Morrow.
Aug 6, 2025
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