1. City Council is meeting 11/25/2025 at 6:30pm. The agenda packet and Zoom link has been published.

Category: City News

Water System Flushing on Bay Street

The City of Port Orchard will be flushing the water system on Bay Street. This routine maintenance may cause temporary water discoloration. The water remains safe to use, but if you notice discoloration, run your outside hose or the cold water in your bathtub for a few minutes until it clears. For questions or if … Continued

Update: Givens Park Sports Courts Ribbon Cutting Postponed

The ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated sports courts at Givens Park, originally scheduled for September 9th, is being postponed. Crews are completing the finishing touches, and we want the courts looking their absolute best for the community celebration. We’ll also be keeping an eye on the weather to pick a great day in the very near … Continued

Sidney Non-Motorized Update

The City’s Contractor is currently working on Sidney Ave sawcutting for pavement repair work. Sawcutting will be completed on Wednesday, September 3rd, with the pavement repairs beginning the following week. When the pavement repairs begin, the work will include removal and replacement of existing asphalt pavement. In addition, pavement repairs are scheduled to take place … Continued

Road Work on Sidney Road

Private Development Update: Contractors constructing a new public sewer main to serve proposed private development are working on Sidney Road. The private project’s Contractor is in coordination with the City project’s Contractor to avoid additional impacts along the corridor between work zones. Installation of this new main is anticipated to occur for the next four … Continued

Downtown Port Orchard Road Closure

Heads up! The hatched area will be closed from Monday, August 25, at 7:00 AM until Wednesday, August 28, at 7:00 AM for paving work as part of the Marina Lift Station project. Please plan ahead and thank you for your patience!

Emergency Repairs for Sewer Main Break

Update 8/21/2025: The repair is complete and the road is back open. Due to a sewer main break, Dekalb Street between Bay Street and Cline Avenue is closed. The repairs are estimated to take between 4 to 6 hours. Detours are in place, please proceed with caution.

Mitchell Road Lane Reduction – Stormwater Repair

The City of Port Orchard will be performing stormwater infrastructure repairs on Mitchell Road in front of the high school. Date: August 20, 2025 Time: 8:00 am until the work is completed Location: From the bus drop-off area to DeKalb Street During this time, Mitchell Road will be reduced to one lane. Drivers should expect … Continued

Sidney Road Non-Motorized Improvements

We are very excited to announce that pedestrian improvements along Sidney Rd are underway.  The City of Port Orchard received a $1,400,000 grant from State of Washington for ‘Safe Routes to School’ improvements on Sidney Rd near Sidney Glen Elementary. The first phase of the pedestrian improvements was completed last year near Cedar Heights Middle … Continued

Continued emergency repair on sewer line

Today, 8/12/25, the road is closed on Kitsap St between Cline Ave & Prospect St. This closure will be in effect until 2:00 PM. The closure will continue again tomorrow 8/13/25 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to work on this emergency sewer repair.  

Farmers Market Stormwater Educational Booth

Stormwater Education Booth held July 26, 2025 at the Port Orchard Farmers Market. Poop Toss Game – 30+ kids learned to trash dog waste Grease Tips – 12 dozens of folk learned how to keep fats, oil & grease out of drains. Freebies – 120 reusable totes featuring Puget Sound Starts Here (PSSH) with stormwater … Continued

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