Austen Macalus
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments finally plentiful for those eligible, but not for long, providers warn
Those who administer shots say anyone who has been struggling to find an appointment should sign up now before the next group becomes eligible. → Read More
Vaccine providers shift to provide shots for Kitsap teachers
Over 1,000 appointment slots over the next week at vaccine clinics will be reserved for teachers in Kitsap County school districts. → Read More
Kitsap Public Health looks to expand community COVID-19 vaccination sites
Health officials want to be ready with sites in the north and south end for when doses become more plentiful. → Read More
What happened to CHI Franciscan? Merger changes hospital system’s name to Virginia Mason Franciscan Health
The hospital formerly known as simply 'Harrison' is now part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. → Read More
Bainbridge Island outpaces other parts of Kitsap County on COVID-19 vaccinations
Even as islanders make up 11% of Kitsap’s 65-plus population, they account for nearly 20% of early vaccination efforts. → Read More
St. Michael Medical Center fined $17K for safety violations during COVID-19 outbreak
The state cited the hospital for violations that included a lack of barriers to ensure social distancing and issues with respirator protocols. → Read More
Vaccine appointments in short supply after winter weather delays shipments
An estimated 90% of the state's vaccine shipments were delayed this week because of winter storms. → Read More
Groups address racial gaps in Kitsap's COVID-19 vaccination drive
Health officials want to increase access to communities of color, immigrants and other marginalized groups. → Read More
Bill backed by Bremerton state senator looks to end 'driving while poor' law
The bill would put an end to suspending licenses for people who fail to pay the monetary fine associated with a moving violation. → Read More
Tribes, Navy expand eligibility as vaccination efforts pick up speed
More than 10% of Kitsap residents have received at least one dose. → Read More
Emerging racial disparities found in Washington state's data on early vaccination efforts
Even as Black and Hispanic residents have been hit the hardest by the coronavirus pandemic, they have received vaccine doses at disproportionality low levels. → Read More
Frustration sets in for older residents searching for vaccine appointments
Many older adults have been unable to find a place to get a vaccine, especially those who don't know how to use a computer or lack internet access. → Read More
Kitsap Transit's Gateway Center hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic
Kitsap Transit partners with Kitsap Public Health District for a space to administer COVID-19 vaccinations. → Read More
More than 11,000 coronavirus vaccines administered in Kitsap
Officials want to ramp up the pace of vaccinations but await more vaccine shipments from the federal government. → Read More
Kitsap County commissioners criticize state reopening plan, vaccine rollout
County commissioners sent a letter to the governor last week raising concerns about the state's "Health Washington" plan. → Read More
Older people are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. But Kitsap health providers are still waiting for more doses
The bottom line: clinics and vaccine providers do not have enough supply to meet the demand. → Read More
Kitsap Rescue Mission plans to sell Sixth Street building
The nonprofit will look for a new space big enough to hose an around-the-clock shelter. → Read More
St. Michael emergency room plagued by staffing shortage, hospital workers say
The hospital has reduced non-urgent surgeries and procedures to redirect staff to the emergency room and other areas that need help. → Read More
Seven coronavirus deaths reported this week in Kitsap
Kitsap and Washington state is in the middle of the largest wave yet of COVID-19 cases. → Read More
Coronavirus outbreak at Stafford Health in Bremerton
Three staff members and 34 residents at the facility have tested positive for the virus. → Read More