Bremerton residents face multiple highway closures this week as maintenance work impacts key routes. Starting Saturday, the northbound I-5 lane between Samish Way and Iowa Street will close daily for repairs. Additionally, two northbound I-405 lanes near Bremerton will close nightly from August 10-14, and the northbound SR 99 bridge will close weekends August 15-24 for repairs affecting multiple ramps. These closures require drivers to plan alternative routes.
Kitsap County Health Officer Dr. Herbie Duber has repeatedly clarified that recommended childhood vaccines remain safe and unchanged despite a White House executive order. The health officer cited decades of data showing vaccine safety, emphasizing that guidelines remain unchanged for 2026. Free vaccine clinics for children are being offered by Kitsap Public Health before the school year begins.
Bremerton will host a free Disaster Preparedness Fair on September 19 at the Bremerton Community Center, featuring Kitsap County Emergency Management and local agencies. The event aims to help residents prepare for emergencies. Additionally, Kitsap County Emergency Management is seeking volunteer firefighters and scheduling CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training for September 2026.
The Bremerton Police Department has added new quick links to their website for public access to resources and information. The City Council will maintain hybrid meetings through 2026, as per an official notice. Bremerton's city website currently shows no open bids for vendors or contractors as of August 13.
What to watch next: The September 19 Disaster Preparedness Fair and the ongoing highway maintenance projects will impact daily commutes and emergency planning for the next several weeks.