News and Public Notices

December 2018 Port Orchard City Council Meetings

Posted on December 10, 2018

Pursuant to Resolution No. 060-17, the City Council will hold 2 regular business meetings in December; Tuesday, December 11th and Tuesday, December 18th. No meeting is scheduled for December 25th. The next work study meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 15, 2019.

Press Release: Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – McCormick Village Park Phase II

Posted on December 5, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Mayor Putaansuu December 5, 2018 (360) 876-4407 Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: McCormick Village Park Phase II PORT ORCHARD, WA – The City is excited to announce a ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Friday, December 21, 2018, at 3:00pm for the McCormick Village Park located at 2628 SW Old Clifton Road, Port...

Wave Video System Upgrade

Posted on December 5, 2018

Press Release: Olympic View Transfer Station Facility Closure and Service Interruptions

Posted on December 4, 2018

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kitsap County Public Works December 4, 2018 (360) 337-5777 Olympic View Transfer Station Facility Closure and Service Interruptions PORT ORCHARD, WA – Beginning January 2019, repairs are scheduled to begin at the Olympic View Transfer Station located at 10015 SW Barney White Road. Due to these repairs, the transfer...

Kitsap Sun Article ‘Community Center Proposed in Downtown Port Orchard’

Posted on November 30, 2018

Article written by Christian Vosler, Kitsap Sun PORT ORCHARD — The development group behind a proposed five-story, multi-use building on Bay Street in Port Orchard hopes to tap into public funds to build a waterfront community center downtown. Waterman Investment Properties LLC, the group seeking to buy property at 640 Bay St. and turn it into a 55,000-square-foot building...

Public Notice: Holiday Light Tour

Posted on November 29, 2018

The Council and Mayor are coming to your neighborhood, business, or home to check out your Holiday Spirit! The tour will begin at City Hall and will then wind its way through the City on Monday, December 17, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m. to find the best business, residential neighborhood, and homeowner, who has shown...

Notice of a Quorum: Festival of Chimes & Lights

Posted on November 28, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: City Clerk’s Office November 28, 2018 (360) 876-4407 Notice of a Quorum/Special Meeting PORT ORCHARD, WA – Notice is hereby given that four or more members of the Port Orchard City Council may be attending the below event. This quorum is being noticed in accordance with RCW 42.30.080 ‘Special Meetings’. EVENT:...

DNS: 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program

Posted on November 26, 2018

CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DETERMINATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL: The City of Port Orchard has updated its 6-Year Transportation Improvement Program to the 2019-2024 planning horizon. PROPONENT: City of Port Orchard Public Works Department LOCATION OF PROPOSAL: N/A (non-project action) LEAD AGENCY: City of Port Orchard SEPA OFFICIAL: Nicholas Bond, Development Director City...

Public Notice: Waterfront Parking Lot and Street Closure

Posted on November 16, 2018

Notice is hereby given that parking lot and streets will be closed due to the below events taking place in downtown Port Orchard. Please find alternative parking and/or driving routes, as heavy traffic congestion may occur during the event times listed below: EVENT:           Jingle Bell Run TYPE:              1K/5K Run DATE:             Saturday, December 1st, 2018 TIME:            ...

Public Notice: Yellowbook Phone Book Opt-Out and Recycling Options

Posted on November 8, 2018

Did you know that you can opt-out, or recycle your used Yellowbook phone directory? The City of Port Orchard has been contacted by hibu, publisher of Yellowbook, regarding recycling and opt-out options for citizens. Learn more at www.yellowpagesoptout.com for recycling and opt-out options.

Public Notice: Committee Volunteer

Posted on November 8, 2018

Mayor Putaansuu is requesting a volunteer to serve a one-year term for the Capital Grant Recommendation Committee. The board provides input on the funding process and makes funding recommendations according to the needs of the community. Applicant must be a Port Orchard city resident. If interested, please click the link below to complete the application...

Press Release: Community Support for Jedi Minters

Posted on November 5, 2018

The City of Port Orchard is honored to help celebrate the life of 3-year old Jedi Minters who has been fighting leukemia for the last year and a half. After many treatments of chemo, radiation, and completing his second transplant in hopes of a cure, sadly, the leukemia is still present, and his care team...

Public Notice: Waste Management Rate Adjustment

Posted on November 5, 2018

The City of Port Orchard has been notified that effective November 1, 2018, there is a Recycling Rebate rate adjustment for Waste Management that will impact City of Port Orchard customers. Customers will be notified of this rate increase on their next regularly scheduled billing. For more information, please visit the Waste Management website at:...

KEDA 3rd Quarter 2018 Economic Development Report

Posted on November 2, 2018

3rd Quarter Econ Dev Activity Report  

Quorum Notice: Lodging Tax Advisory Meeting

Posted on November 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: City Clerk’s Office November 1, 2018 (360) 876-4407 Notice of a Quorum/Special Meeting PORT ORCHARD, WA – Notice is hereby given that three or more members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be attending the below meeting. This meeting and quorum is being noticed in accordance with RCW 42.30.080 ‘Special...

Public Notice Well No. 13

Posted on October 26, 2018

City of Port Orchard, Thomas Hunter, 216 Prospect St Port Orchard, WA 98366-5326, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit. The proposed project, Well No. 13 Site, is located at 4940 Bethel Rd SE in Port Orchard in Kitsap county. This project involves...

Notice to the Public of Intent to Request Release of Funds

Posted on October 26, 2018

October 26, 2018   City of Port Orchard 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366 (360) 876-4991 TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS AND PERSONS On or about November 26, 2018, the City of Port Orchard will request the State of Washington Department of Health and Department of Commerce to release funds under Section 106 of...

20th Anniversary of the Festival of Chimes & Lights Downtown Bay Street Tree Decorating Contest

Posted on October 23, 2018