In July, 422 infections were confirmed by the health district -more that month than any other month since the pandemic began.
Non-Bremerton parts of incorporated mainland Kitsap County vary, with Silverdale having become a Republican stronghold, Poulsbo marginally Democratic, and Port Orchard consistently electing Republican candidates over Democrats. [5], In Slaughter County's first election on July 13, 1857, voters were given the opportunity to rename the county. Commissioner Garrido previously served on the county commission from 1997 to 2000 and again from 2009 to 2012[19], Ed Wolfe (R) - District #3, Central Kitsap. Originally named Slaughter County, it was soon renamed. Charlotte Garrido (D) - District #2, South Kitsap Kitsap Transit provides local transit service within Kitsap County and connects to other transit systems that continue onto the Olympic Peninsula. A total of 67 cases are considered “active” by the district, meaning they are “confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases … participating in daily monitoring.” Another 167 were categorized as “active contacts” or individuals determined to be close contacts of a lab-confirmed case and are participating in daily monitoring. Help × Show Labels.
The multicultural Port Madison Indian Reservation (across from Bainbridge Island) also gives Democrats victories of upwards of 3-to-1. On the understanding that they would "bring home a new county," area mill operators George Meigs and William Renton supported the candidacies to the Territorial Legislature of two employees from their respective mills: Timothy Duane Hinckley from Meigs' and S.B.
[13], The median income for a household in the county was $59,549 and the median income for a family was $71,065. It’s likely from naval exercises, Fathoms Royalty Court finding new ways for fun, Longtime local to help lead Poulsbo orchestra, Kilmer bill renames Bremerton post office for Black naval sailor, Health District again confirms only 3 new cases of COVID-19 in Kitsap County, Veteran teacher talks new normal for NKSD school year, Poulsbo to convert 2 parcels of land into affordable housing, Life Care Center reports COVID-19 outbreak. WA . Kitsap County is located in the U.S. state of Washington.As of the 2010 census, its population was 251,133. [13] The population density was 635.9 inhabitants per square mile (245.5/km2). Kitsap County officials are asking for public input on a possible moratorium on evictions during the COVID-19 outbreak. Favorite Share More Directions Sponsored Topics. There also was an update in the numbers of COVID cases in the outbreak at St. Michael Medical Center in Bremerton. The Navy had originally intended to use armored trains to transport nuclear missiles to Bangor for the Trident submarines but protesters and a series of court decisions derailed the plan. Quick Find … Bainbridge Island, East Bremerton, Poulsbo and Silverdale. The Kitsap Peninsula was originally acquired by the U.S. Government in three pieces by three treaties negotiated with the Native American tribes: Territorial Governor Isaac Stevens represented the United States in all three negotiations. Official public papers were required to be filed at the county seat, which meant Peninsula business people had to travel to either Seattle or Port Townsend to transact business.
In August, 311 cases were confirmed. Garrido was re-elected in Nov. 2012, when she defeated Linda Simpson. Representative Abernathy from Wahkiakum County proposed an amendment to name it "Slaughter", in recognition of Lt. William Alloway Slaughter, who had been killed in 1855 in the Yakima War. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.2% of the population. Kitsap/Bainbridge Island Back-to-School Photo Contest! Connect with your Kitsap County government. County area political trends can be tracked by analyzing the election precinct data. The United States Navy is the largest employer in the county, with installations at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport, and Naval Base Kitsap (which comprises former NSB Bangor, and NS Bremerton). Gelder was appointed to replace Steve Bauer, who resigned in March 2011. [13] In terms of ancestry, 21.3% were German, 14.4% were Irish, 13.8% were English, 7.1% were Norwegian, and 4.2% were American.
The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97. On Wednesday, the Kitsap Public Health District confirmed eight new positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the countywide total of positive cases to 1,028 since March. [15], Of the 97,220 households, 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.3% were non-families, and 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals.