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Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan

The final report for the Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan (JCTP) is now available for review on the project webpage. 

The project team will give a presentation at the City Council meeting on December 6, 2023. Directly following the presenta...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

2024 Budget Sustains Public Safety, Streets, Parks, Business Support and Essential Programs for Vulnerable Residents  

I am pleased to present to you the 2024 Proposed Annual Budget for our city. This budget reflects the priorities of our City Cou...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

You are invited! Help Shape First-Ever Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan for the City of Bremerton

Today, Mayor Wheeler announced that the City is inviting members of the public to participate in two facilitated group discussions in October to help deve...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Please see the letter provided today by Mayor Wheeler to the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) regarding a ferry fare increase proposal for Washington State Ferries, including the Bremerton/Seattle route. The public has an opportunity to p...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Moves Forward on Building Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Program

City Hires Consultants to Gather Input, Shape First-ever DEI Program for Its Operations

Mayor Greg Wheeler announced today that the City of Bremerton is moving forward...

West Kitsap Way Planning Study

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor Wheeler Announces Recruitment of Consultant to Shape City of Bremerton Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan

Community stakeholder input was key to developing the DEI proposal

Mayor Wheeler announced today the City of Bremerton will begin recruiting a ...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Watch the Kitsap Energy Summit Live

Tune into the Broadcast on BKAT at http://bkat.tv/LIVE from 4:30 pm to 6 pm on Thurs, Mar. 30.Listen in on the conversation with local leaders on the future of Bremerton, Kitsap County’s power...

Water Main Flushing

As part of regular maintenance, utility crews will begin flushing water mains (West Bremerton only), Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm for the next 8 to 12 weeks, starting Monday, March 20, 2023.

City work crews will be posting signs in advan...

Bremerton’s Stormwater Management Action Plan

The City of Bremerton is preparing important plans to guide the City’s priorities for controlling and reducing stormwater pollution. The Stormwater Management Action Plan (SMAP) will describe the specific actions that the City anticipates taking to improv...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Kitsap Transit Plans Sunday Service Restoration, On-Demand Bus Service for Bremerton

Bremerton would have Sunday service restored beginning August 2023

Mayor Wheeler is proud to announce that Kitsap Transit has unveiled plans to restore Sunday service in Br...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor's 2023 Initiatives

I am pleased to present to you my 2023 initiatives for the City of Bremerton. These initiatives continue essential services for our residents, support projects already underway and preserve what’s been accomplished over the past se...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

More Cold Temps, Winter Weather on the Way; Travel Advisory Continues through Friday, December 23

Mayor Greg Wheeler is reminding residents that a travel advisory remains in effect through Friday, December 23 and is urging residents to stay off roads or li...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Continues Travel Warning through Friday, December 23

Mayor Greg Wheeler has continued a travel warning for the City of Bremerton due to forecasts of extreme cold weather expected through early Friday. 

The National Weather Service...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

City of Bremerton Issues Travel Advisory

Mayor Greg Wheeler has issued a travel advisory due to weather forecasts for the Puget Sound region, including for the City of Bremerton. 

The National Weather Service is predicting temperatures to fall belo...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Inclement Weather Information

Regional weather reports are predicting additional snow and extreme cold temperatures through the rest of the week. Please be prepared for winter driving conditions and limit travel when possible. To find information on the Ci...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

New MultiCare Emergency Dept. Coming to Bremerton Region

MultiCare Health System has announced it will be opening an emergency room in the Bremerton area! Groundbreaking for construction of the new Bremerton facility is scheduled for Spring 2023. ...

West Kitsap Way Planning Study

The City of Bremerton invites you to two upcoming events for a new transportation planning project. The West Kitsap Way Planning Study will determine, through a public process, an updated multimodal corridor design for the future reconstruction of Kitsap ...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Short-term Expansion of Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry Service Approved! Additional Sailings Will Provide Interim Solution to Reduced Washington State Ferry Service on Bremerton-Seattle Route Until Service Fully Restored

Mayor Wheeler released this statement to...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

2023 Budget Will Maintain Progress on Public Safety, Streets, Parks and Essential Needs and Services for Vulnerable Residents

I’m pleased to present to the public and the City Council my proposed budget for the City of Bremerton for 2023. I believ...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Bremerton Traffic and Parking Study Open House

Members of the Bremerton community and people who commute to Bremerton are invited to attend an online public meeting on October 11th, 2022 at 6pm. 

?Project staff will review solutions to traffic, par...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Letter Urges WA Governor to Expand Kitsap Transit Ferry Service to Help Residents After Cuts to State’s Bremerton Ferry Route

Mayor Greg Wheeler sent a letter to WA Governor Jay Inslee’s office on Friday, Sept. 16 requesting state support for temporary exp...

Proposed Zoning Code Amendments

The City of Bremerton is considering updates to its Zoning Code in order to permit additional housing types. Proposed Zoning Code Amendments would ease current housing restrictions in order to promote the creation of affordable housing options in Bremerto...

Wayfinding Survey

Let us Know Your Ideas for Improving Signage for City Destinations

Take the survey by Sept. 2! 

Bremerton is a wonderful place to live and visit with many amazing things to do and places to visit. We have stunning vistas, beautiful parks, amazing m...

July Fourth in the City of Bremerton

The Fourth of July is a time throughout the City that many people enjoy and commemorate. While everyone celebrates differently, please be safe this season.

The City of Bremerton limits the use of fireworks to July 4th and they can be legally discharged bet...

Evergreen Rotary Park Boat Launch and Parking Lots Closure

The City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department is announcing the closure of the Evergreen Rotary Park boat launch and parking lots for the Bremerton Bridge Blast® event.

The boat launch and parking lots will be closed starting Friday, June 24 at 11:...

Kitsap Lake Algae Control and Aquatic Vegetation Management

Kitsap Lake Boat Launch Closed May 23-25 for Algae Control Treatment

The City hired AquaTechnex to help control cyanobacteria blooms (blue-green algae) and harvest excessive submerged aquatic vegetation this year. Phoslock®, an environmentally safe product...

Broadband, Internet and Cable Survey

City Seeks Community Feedback about Cable Television, Broadband and Internet Service

The City of Bremerton is preparing to improve its broadband and cable services. As the City prepares to renew its current cable television franchises, we are looking for t...

Notice of Public Hearing

Notice is hereby given that the City of Bremerton has prepared draft redistricting maps per the 2020 Census in accordance with RCW Chapter 29A.76. A copy of the proposed redistricting boundary map is on file at the City Clerk’s Office located in the Norm ...

Kitsap Lake Closure

Kitsap Lake Closed May 21 and 22 for Armed Forces Regatta Boat Races

The City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department is announcing that Kitsap Lake will be closed to the public all day on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p...

Broadband, Internet and Cable Survey

City Seeks Community Feedback about Cable Television, Broadband and Internet Service

The City of Bremerton is preparing to improve its broadband and cable services. As the City prepares to renew its current cable television franchises, we are looking for t...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

‘Multiply the Supply’: We Need More Affordable Housing Options to Solve the Housing Shortage

Like many other communities in our region we are facing housing shortages and increasing rents, and we need real-world solutions to assist in the creation of affor...

Message from Mayor Wheeler

Mayor's 2022 Initiatives

I am pleased to present to you my 2022 initiatives for the City of Bremerton. In 2018, I developed my first initiatives to create a framework for improving safety, economic stability, business growth, and quality of life in our Cit...

Eastside Village Subarea Plan Revisions

Please join us for a Community Development Open House on February 28, 2022 to learn more about the Eastside Village Subarea Plan Revisions.

In October of 2020 the City adopted the Eastside Village Subarea as a visionary 20 year plan for growth and transiti...

Broadband, Internet and Cable Communications Virtual Open House

Join us for a Virtual Open House! 

Broadband, Internet and Cable communications services for the City of Bremerton (“City”) community are continually evolving and are changing and expanding even more rapidly because of changes in technology and th...