77-695: The Kitsap Sun is a daily newspaper published in Bremerton, Washington , United States. It covers general news and serves Kitsap , Jefferson , and Mason counties on the west side of Puget Sound . Publication of The Sun began in 1935 as the Bremerton Sun to compete with the Seattle Star directly across Puget Sound. Four years later, the circulation of the Sun surpassed that of its competitor. In 1940, John P. Scripps Newspaper Group acquired
154-624: A craft brewery that both operates as a tavern and sells bottled beer to go. It is important for wholesale liquor vendors in the United States to verify authenticity and validity of liquor licenses before selling, because insurance companies do not cover claims related to alcohol if there is no valid liquor license involved. In addition, some states have mandated "server permits" for those who serve alcoholic beverages. The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in California
231-543: A synagogue along Veneta Avenue. Near Veneta and 6th is Bremerton's most architecturally notable place of worship, Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church; non-native towering sequoias ; and a large park. North of downtown's 11th Street boundary is the Evergreen neighborhood, anchored by Evergreen Park and bordered to the west by Warren Avenue. Evergreen Park offers beach access and a boat ramp, and hosts
308-424: A license. Otherwise, general categories that are covered under license laws include when and where liquor may be served, the amount that can be served, how much it may be served for, and to whom it may be served. Across the United States it is very common to have further specified protocols in restaurants such as limits on drinks per customer, zero discounts on drinks, and to have unfinished bottles of wine to remain in
385-654: A liquor licence except grocery stores (available but until 11pm ) are able to operate every day, from 8 o’clock in the morning to 3 o’clock in the morning in selling liquor. In Quebec, strong liquors and spirits (generally over 15%-20% abv.) are restricted for sale only in SAQ outlets (provincially-owned liquor retailers) as well at bars and other establishments with the requisite permit. All other types of liquor, as well as beer, shooters and other alcohol-derivative beverages are permitted to be sold at gas stations as well as supermarkets. The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA)
462-540: A liquor licence. Established in 1930, and headquartered in Halifax , the Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation is the sole distributor and runs all retail outlets selling alcohol except for four private wine specialty shops and, in rural areas where there is not an NSLC location, 23 private "agency" liquor stores. In the former Liquor Commission was restructured as a Crown corporation and became
539-574: A liquor licence. The Régie des alcools, des courses et des jeux is in charge of liquor distribution and sets the laws on liquor consumption. The permits authorizing the sale or service of alcoholic beverages within the territory concerning liquor permits concluded between the Government and a Mohawk community are determined in the agreement and issued by the authority designated in the agreement. For example, in Quebec all places that are able to receive
616-421: A weekly farmer's market in the summer. Evergreen is characterized by residential neighborhoods and water views. West of Evergreen and north of Union Hill and Charleston is Haddon. Haddon's center is Lulu Haddon Park, but Bremerton High School and Olympic College 's campus are main focal points as well. Though it is an older, sleepier neighborhood traditionally more connected with the shipyard and local business,
693-475: Is believed the president suffered an angina attack, experiencing severe chest and shoulder pain. An electrocardiogram was immediately administered once he left the podium, but it showed nothing abnormal President Truman took a two-day tour of Washington state in 1948, speaking from the balcony of the Elks Club on the morning of June 10. Local legend has it that a man in the large Pacific Avenue crowd yelled
770-559: Is casually defined by 11th Street to the north, Naval Avenue to the east, 1st Street to the south, and Cambrian Avenue to the west. Between Charleston and Downtown is the Union Hill neighborhood. Its borders are Naval Avenue to the west, 11th Street to the north, Warren Avenue to the east, and the Naval Shipyard to the south. Union Hill is a predominantly residential neighborhood, showcasing Bremerton's most historic churches and
847-540: Is home to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the Bremerton Annex of Naval Base Kitsap . The city lies west of Seattle and is connected by an automobile ferry operated by Washington State Ferries and a passenger-only ferry . Bremerton spans the Port Washington Narrows and extends inland along Sinclair Inlet opposite from Port Orchard . Bremerton is within the historical territory of
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#1732801707548924-423: Is known for breweries, coffeeshops, art galleries, and restaurants showcasing diverse cuisines. The city is in the beginning stages of creating a public square on Fourth Street to honor local music icon Quincy Jones . Across the water from Downtown is Manette , a neighborhood on a separate peninsula that functioned as its own town from 1891 to 1930. It was annexed by Bremerton in 1918, and the first Manette Bridge
1001-778: Is offered by Olympic College . Christ the King Lutheran School is a Pre-K-8 grade school of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod in Bremerton. Bremerton was home to the Kitsap BlueJackets baseball team of the summer collegiate West Coast League until 2017. It is also the home of the dissolved Kitsap Pumas soccer team in the USL Premier Development League (PDL). Its basketball team
1078-498: Is responsible for the importation and distribution of liquor in B.C. and also operates government liquor stores, it is against the law to provide liquor that has not been certified by the Liquor Distribution Branch. Inspectors will visit establishments unannounced and if the establishment fails to comply with laws and regulations, seizure of liquor, fine or suspension of licence may follow. Established in 1923,
1155-673: Is the Kitsap Admirals in the American Basketball Association (ABA). The Western States Hockey League had a presence in Bremerton as well with the addition of the (now defunct) West Sound Warriors . Bremerton has the following sister cities : Liquor license A liquor license (or liquor licence in most forms of Commonwealth English ) is a governmentally issued permit for businesses to sell, manufacture, store, or otherwise use alcoholic beverages . In Canada , liquor licences are issued by
1232-822: Is the agency responsible for enforcing regulations and laws concerning the sales of alcoholic beverages within the state of Texas . Introduced in 1935 and headquartered in Austin , the agency has followed the basic laws of the Alcoholic Beverage Code while issuing nearly 100,000 permits and liquor licenses per year. The basic requirements to be authorized with a liquor license include citizenship, 21 years of age or older, and successful completion of specified application forms. The types of liquor licenses issued in Texas include: Various types of licenses are issued by each state government. Any individual or company can get
1309-569: Is the corporation responsible for the distribution and regulation of alcohol in the province of Saskatchewan . Types of personal use permits issued in Saskatchewan include: Businesses seeking authorization to serve alcoholic beverages must complete the Commercial Liquor Permit Application Types of commercial liquor licences issued in Saskatchewan include: In Finland a liquor licence from
1386-589: The Kitsap Sun from 1935 to present. This article about a Washington (state) newspaper is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Bremerton, Washington Bremerton is a city in Kitsap County , Washington , United States. The population was 43,505 at the 2020 census and an estimated 44,122 in 2021, making it the largest city on the Kitsap Peninsula . Bremerton
1463-608: The Manitoba Liquor Control Commission (MLCC) serves as a regulating agency of alcohol sales and distributions in Manitoba . Its licensing board provides 12 types of liquor license applications, including Dining Room License, Cocktail Lounge Licence, Spectator Activities Licence, etc. Beside basic requirements for licensed premises such as proper seating capacities, the licensing board also reviews criminal record check and security plans before issuing
1540-561: The Regional State Administrative Agency ( Aluehallintavirasto ) is needed for businesses manufacturing, serving or importing alcohol. Licences are usually non-limited but licences for limited periods also exist. A liquor licence can be granted to any mature natural or legal person who has not been declared bankrupt. Persons applying for a licence also need to be able to support themselves financially and be generally trustworthy. There also separate rules for
1617-615: The Suquamish people. The land was made available for non-Native settlement by the Treaty of Point Elliott of 1855. Bremerton was planned by Seattle entrepreneur William Bremer in 1891. In that year, Navy Lieutenant Ambrose Barkley Wyckoff purchased approximately 190 acres (77 ha) of waterfront land on Sinclair Inlet. This land was owned by the Bremer family. Three years earlier, a U.S. Navy commission determined that Point Turner, between
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#17328017075481694-635: The United Kingdom , the sale of alcohol is only authorized for pubs, restaurants, shops, and other premises that are officially licensed by the local authority. The individual responsible for the premises must also hold a personal licence. Premises licences can be categorized into two different kinds: In the United States , liquor licenses are issued separately by each individual state. Majority licenses are often specified by each state and localities that have laws and regulations in acquiring such
1771-421: The 1980s and 1990s. Upon the death of Edward Bremer in 1987, the Bremer properties were placed under the complete control of a trust held by Olympic College. Not being in the real-estate business, the college did not actively market its holdings, and the downtown was composed almost entirely of very large empty storefronts. As of January 2010 , many buildings remained vacant. Despite a hard-fought battle throughout
1848-540: The 2005 primary election, and seven candidates in the 2021 election. As with most cities in the region, Bremerton precincts have historically been more favorable for Democratic candidates in state and federal elections, contrasting with more conservative-leaning voters in rural areas of the county. Public schools are operated by the Bremerton School District , Central Kitsap School District , and South Kitsap School District . College level education
1925-412: The 23rd legislative district to the north, 35th legislative district in the center and 26th legislative district to the south. Before redistricting in 2012, the line separating the first and sixth Congressional districts ran through East Bremerton. As a result of the 2012 redistricting, all of Bremerton now lies within the sixth Congressional district . The district is represented by Derek Kilmer , who
2002-647: The Bremerton City Council passed an ordinance declaring the entire downtown a "blighted area". In 1985, Safeco subsidiary Winmar Corporation developed the Kitsap Mall in Silverdale. With lower taxes and minimal planning regulations in the unincorporated town, Silverdale achieved virtually unfettered growth. Sears , J.C. Penney , Montgomery Ward , Nordstrom Place Two, Woolworth and Rite Aid all closed their downtown Bremerton stores in
2079-530: The Bremerton School District. Olympic Junior College (now Olympic College ), a two-year institution, opened its doors to 575 students in the fall of 1946. Initially, it operated in the former Lincoln School building, gradually moving operations to World War II–surplus Quonset buildings at its current 16th & Chester site. About 100 students received associate degrees at the first commencement exercises held June 10, 1948. President Truman
2156-472: The Bremerton waterfront was rife with prostitution , opium houses and frequent strongarmed robberies of sailors. Politics were probably also at play, as local newspapers reported that the city's incorporation left the shipyard essentially landlocked without room to expand. A dispute ensued between Mayor Croxton, who wanted to shutter all saloons in Bremerton, and three members of the city council, who attempted to block his efforts. Croxton eventually won out, and
2233-595: The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) are responsible for regulating and controlling the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages within New York State . Established in 1934 under New York State law, these agencies are currently responsible for controlling all liquor-related activities. The main responsibilities of the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control include reviewing and investigating applicants to determine eligibility, issuing and limiting
2310-454: The Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act (formerly Gaming and Liquor Act), other provincial and federal legislation, and AGLC policies. The AGLC regulates Alberta's liquor industry, which was privatized in 1993 enabling the private sector to retail, warehouse, and distribute liquor in the province. In Alberta , five classes of general licences (and a variety of limited, special ones) are issued for
2387-645: The Haddon neighborhood has recently gained notice for a few quirky businesses. Bremerton has a Mediterranean climate ( Köppen Csb ), with warm dry summers and wet semi-mild winters. Average annual precipitation is 56.93 inches (1,446.0 mm), with annual snowfall averaging 3 inches (7.62 cm). The wettest year has been 1999 with 75.81 inches (1,925.6 mm) and the driest 1943 with 22.73 inches (577.3 mm). The city falls in USDA climate zone 8 . Based on per capita income , Bremerton ranks 341st of 522 areas in
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2464-556: The Japanese surrender treaty signing that ended World War II, was assigned to the Pacific Reserve Fleet at PSNS in 1955. For 30 years, she served as the city's primary tourist attraction. Hundreds of thousands of visitors walked the "surrender deck" before the ship was recommissioned in 1985. She was decommissioned on March 31, 1992 (final), and her name was struck off the register on January 12, 1995. In 1998 "Mighty Mo"
2541-724: The Liquor Corporation . The Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario (LLBO) was the regulatory agency responsible for issuing liquor permits and regulating the sale, service and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Ontario to promote moderation and responsible use within the province. Established in 1947 under the Liquor Licence Act (Ontario) , the agency is not to be mistaken with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO), an alcohol retailer. The LLBO
2618-823: The Navy at $ 50 per acre. This land became part of the initial footprint of the Puget Sound Navy Yard . Bremerton was incorporated on October 15, 1901, with Alvyn Croxton serving as the city's first mayor. Progress in the new city soon faced a major crisis, as Assistant Secretary of the Navy Charles Darling moved all repair work to the Mare Island Navy Yard in California in November 1902. Darling cited reports from commanders that
2695-423: The addition of a third drydock caused the shipyard's workforce to balloon to over 4,000 employees. Growth due to the war effort and the 1918 annexation of the city of Manette, east of Bremerton on the Port Washington Narrows , can be seen in the 1920 census, which reported a population of 8,918. Bremerton absorbed Charleston, its neighboring city to the south in 1927. The population reached 10,170 in 1930. Manette
2772-559: The approval from Tourism Department of Government of India which is taken into account necessary for grant of License in form L-3. Grant of L-19 License: For clubs. L-19 license can be issued to a club registered with the Registrar of Firms/Registrar of Cooperative Societies for facilitate of foreign liquor to its members. Grant of L-49A license: Marriages, parties, etc. This license can be obtained on payment of Rs. 3000 for serving of liquor in any party, function, marriage, etc. at
2849-782: The boardwalk; the ship was built in the Puget Sound area in 1958, commissioned in 1959, and had played a back-up role in the 1964 Gulf of Tonkin incident that further escalated U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War with the Congressional passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution , allowing President Lyndon B. Johnson to send fighting troops in addition to the "advisors" already on the ground in Vietnam. In 2000, Bremerton saw
2926-456: The council voted to revoke all liquor licenses in June 1904. With the ban, Darling reestablished the navy yard as a port of call. Saloons had begun to return to business within two years, however. In 1908, the city library and Union High School were established to serve the educational needs of the 2,993 residents recorded in the 1910 U.S. Census . During World War I, submarine construction and
3003-592: The current boardwalk from the USS Turner Joy to Evergreen Park is in the litigation stage. Even though the boardwalk extension project is fully funded, opposition to the extension by the Suquamish Tribe concerning the impact to treaty fishing rights threatens the project. Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, a 132-room hotel, opened in March 2010 on the site of the old City Hall building made obsolete by
3080-435: The early 1970s, including discussions of a waterfront hotel and the erection of a large canopy over the central business district. Meanwhile, most of the city's office and retail space remained in the control of Edward Bremer, son of William Bremer and the sole remaining heir to his wealth. Bremer began to neglect his properties, never increasing decades-old lease rates and failing to make necessary maintenance upgrades. In 1978,
3157-638: The eastern and western sides of the city. The part of the city northeast of the narrows is referred to as East Bremerton. The city limits extend to the southwest as far as the Mason County line and include Bremerton National Airport . Bremerton is bordered to the south, across Sinclair Inlet, by the city of Port Orchard . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , Bremerton has a total area of 32.29 square miles (8,360 ha), of which 28.41 square miles (7,360 ha) are land and 3.88 square miles (1,000 ha) are water. The ferry terminal and waterfront are
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3234-560: The following licenses: Grant of L-1 license: For the purpose of wholesale supply of Indian Liquor. The government of NCT of Delhi once a year formulates policies for grant of this license in pursuance of which it's granted to the wholesale supply of Indian liquor. It's granted to Company or a society or a partnership firm or proprietorship firm having licensed manufacturing units (distillery/brewery/winery/bottling plant). Grant of L-3/L-5 Licences: For hotels. Such license can be granted for hotels, which are holding star classification and
3311-499: The heart of downtown. As Bremerton's historic center, downtown has seen the most dramatic change over the last decade, with blighted blocks being replaced by new apartments, and older buildings being restored. Attractions include Harborside Fountain Park, a boardwalk, and multiple naval history museums. The Admiral Theatre, a restored 1942 Art Deco theater, is Bremerton's most prominent venue for live music and entertainment. The district
3388-458: The infamous "Give 'em hell, Harry!" line for the first time. This is a matter of dispute, however, as local newspapers quoted the man as having shouted "Lay it on, Harry!" Despite this, there is a bronze plaque attached to the corner of the building declaring that spot to be the place where the phrase "Give 'em hell, Harry" was first uttered. With the return of World War II soldiers, the need for post-secondary education became evident to officials of
3465-449: The legal authority of each province to allow an individual or business to manufacture or sell alcoholic beverages . Usually several types of liquor licences are available to apply for within each certain province. There are many regulations which apply to all types of liquor licences. For example, each licence must indicate the time, place and the maximum amount of sale. These licences also apply to special events, which may occur outside of
3542-510: The local municipality . There are some basic provisions in the Alcohol Act to take into account, for example: Most licenses allow liquor service between 11:00–01:00, but there are exceptions. Some restaurants have limited hours on weekdays but are allowed to serve longer on weekends. Many dance venues are allowed to serve until 03:00 or 05:00, often combined with the condition that the restaurant has doorman or similar control. Throughout
3619-780: The mid-1990s by local politicians to have the decommissioned and mothballed USS Missouri , already in the Bremerton Navy Yard, stay in Bremerton as a museum ship and tourist attraction, Secretary of the Navy John H. Dalton awarded the ship to the Pearl Harbor Naval Base , Hawaii, in 1998. It now sits near the USS Arizona Memorial to demonstrate where U.S. involvement in World War II started on December 7, 1941, and where it ended by
3696-505: The new Norm Dicks Government Building. Condominiums were built on the waterfront to lure more people to live and shop in the downtown area as part of the revitalization effort. However, construction delays and economic downturn forced the builder of the publicly funded Harborside Condominium complex, the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, to fall $ 40.5 million in debt. That debt later
3773-503: The newspaper. In June 1984, it formally changed names from the Bremerton Sun to The Sun . It was merged with the E. W. Scripps Company in 1986 and began publishing a Sunday morning edition in 1991. On May 22, 2005, the newspaper was renamed the Kitsap Sun to reflect the regional nature of its coverage. The company spun off its newspaper assets into Journal Media Group in April 2015. The University of Washington Library holds copies of
3850-568: The normal setting in which alcohol is served. Licence holders must strictly follow all the terms and rules to avoid suspension , fines for non-compliance or revocation . Most provinces also specify identification regulations in determining eligibility of patrons. It is also law in 2 provinces (Ontario and Quebec) that all individuals under 25 years of age must provide sufficient photo ID upon request. The Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) licences liquor activities in Alberta , pursuant to
3927-669: The number and type of licenses, and regulating trade of alcoholic beverages at wholesale and retail. According to the SLA and the ABC, an applicant must satisfy the following requirements for liquor license eligibility: In the state of Oregon , the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) regulates and controls the distribution, sales, and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) previously known as Texas Liquor Control Board
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#17328017075484004-526: The opening of the waterfront multimodal bus/ferry terminal and a hotel/conference center complex in 2004. The high-rise Norm Dicks Government Center also opened that year, housing City Hall and other government offices. The Waterfront Fountain Park and Naval History Museum adjacent to the Bremerton Bus/Ferry Terminal opened in 2007, and a newly expanded marina with more boat capacity was completed in 2008. Plans to build an extension to
4081-443: The population. There were 14,932 households, of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.4% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.4% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4158-572: The premises alcohol is served in. Liquor licences are not transferable. Before 2018 Finnish liquor licences were divided into classes A, B and C. A class A licence allowed serving alcohol up to 80% per volume, a B class licence up to 22% volume and a C class licence only fermented beverages up to 4.7% per volume. In 2020 the typical cost for a liquor licence in Finland was 450 to 650 euro. In November 2020 Finland had about 9 thousand active liquor licences. Germany does not require any licenses for
4235-563: The production, wholesale, or retail sale (off-license) of alcoholic beverages. A Gaststättenkonzession [ de ] is required when alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption on the premises (on-license). In Sweden retailers are not allowed to sell alcoholic beverages above 3.5% alcohol by volume . Only Systembolaget , the government-owned alcohol monopoly , is allowed to sell these products. Liquor licenses ( Swedish : serveringstillstånd or utskänkningstillstånd ) for restaurants, bars, and similar premises are issued by
4312-558: The protected waters of the Sinclair and Dyes inlets, would be the best site in the Pacific Northwest on which to establish a shipyard. Recognizing the large number of workers such a facility would employ, Bremer and his business partner and brother-in-law, Henry Hensel, purchased the undeveloped land near Point Turner at the inflated price of $ 200 per acre. In April 1891, Bremer arranged for the sale of 190 acres (77 ha) to
4389-480: The relocation was temporary, though, and only 27,678 citizens were left in the city by 1950. During the 1940s, presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman both visited Bremerton. Roosevelt made a campaign stop at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard on August 12, 1944, giving a national radio address in front of a backdrop of civilian workers. During the course of his 35-minute speech, it
4466-410: The restaurant. Furthermore, there may be several choices of license classes depending on how one intends to sell the alcoholic beverages . The most common overall types of licenses required for bars and restaurants include: Most US jurisdictions also divide licenses by on-premises consumption (bar and restaurant) and off-premises (bottle) sales. Certain venues can sometimes have both license types, e.g.
4543-746: The sale or other distribution, manufacture, storage, and other uses of alcoholic beverages: What is now Class F (brewing of beer, wine, and cider) was originally part of Class E, originally a general alcoholic-beverage manufacturing license. The British Columbia government regulates and monitors the liquor industry to protect the public from the harm that may be caused by making and selling liquor or products that contain liquor. The B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) regulates liquor service in bars and restaurants, private liquor stores, liquor manufacturers and importers, Ubrews and UVins (for personal liquor manufacturing) as well as liquor service at special occasion events. The Liquor Distribution Branch
4620-468: The shipyard, the 250-foot tall (76 m) Hammerhead Crane No. 28 was completed in April 1933. One of the nation's largest, it is capable of lifting 250 tons and continues to dominate the Bremerton skyline. At the peak of World War II , the Bremerton area was home to an estimated 80,000 residents due to the heavy workload of shipbuilding, repair and maintenance required for the Pacific war effort. Most of
4697-559: The signing of the instrument of surrender by the Japanese on board the USS Missouri, on September 2, 1945. Beginning with the building of a waterfront boardwalk and marina in 1992, Bremerton had begun the process of revitalizing its downtown community. That same year, the Bremerton Historic Ships Association opened the destroyer USS Turner Joy (DD-951) to public tours at the end of
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#17328017075484774-564: The state of Washington to be ranked. As of the 2010 census , there were 37,729 people, 14,932 households, and 7,853 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,328.0 inhabitants per square mile (512.7/km ). There were 17,273 housing units at an average density of 608.0 per square mile (234.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 74.0% White , 6.7% African American , 2.0% Native American , 5.5% Asian , 1.3% Pacific Islander , 2.8% from other races , and 7.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of
4851-557: The three-day festival, the Berry Fun Run, and the Blackberry Criterium Bike Race. Bremerton National Airport sponsors the annual Blackberry Festival Fly-In, with shuttle service provided by Kitsap Transit to the festival. As the festival's background story goes, the downtown waterfront of Bremerton where the festival takes place was a massive overgrowth of wild blackberry bushes that were removed to build
4928-764: The tunnel blends water and art, along with the bow of a ship and the conning tower of a submarine as a tribute to the workers at the Bremerton Naval Shipyard over the years. The stations along the walk include pictures of the shipyard, workers, and shipbuilding and repair statistics. The popular Blackberry Festival is held annually during Labor Day weekend on the waterfront boardwalk to celebrate everything blackberry . Local residents, shopkeepers and growers bring their blackberry ice creams, pastries, pies, jams, jellies, candies, and even ciders and wines to this annual event. Free entertainment includes music by local musicians and entertainers performing throughout
5005-409: The waterfront Fountain Park, Boardwalk, Marina and Bus/Ferry Terminal. Bremerton, the largest city in Kitsap County, is located directly west of Seattle across Puget Sound on the Kitsap Peninsula. It is bounded on the southeast and east by Sinclair Inlet and the strait of Port Orchard respectively. The city is divided by the Port Washington Narrows , a strait spanned by two bridges that connect
5082-426: The waterfront just steps away from the Kitsap Conference Center, the park features five large copper-ringed fountains, wading pools, and lush landscaping. The park will also be home to the Harborside Heritage Naval Museum. A tunnel underneath downtown, traversing from the ferry terminal to Highway 304 (Burwell Street), was opened to funnel traffic from the car ferry away from downtown streets. A new fountain park above
5159-413: Was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.93. The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 22.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female. Bremerton is divided among three state legislative districts in Kitsap County,
5236-470: Was completed in 1930. Today, Manette is connected to Bremerton via the new Manette Bridge , completed in 2011. Charleston was formerly an independent town built to house and entertain sailors, and was annexed by the city in 1927. The neighborhood's center is Callow Avenue, a retail corridor anchored by The Charleston music venue. Charleston is a designated center in Bremerton's comprehensive plan, and has seen recent improvements to its streetscape. Charleston
5313-399: Was donated to the USS Missouri Memorial Association and became a museum ship at Pearl Harbor , Hawaii. Population growth was flat, with 26,681 enumerated in the 1960 census, leading Bremerton leaders to annex the shipyard the following year in an effort to include stationed sailors in those figures. While the Vietnam War spawned protests and sit-ins on the Olympic College campus, the city
5390-592: Was established by a 1983 charter that eliminated a decades-old city commission composed of a mayor, public works commissioner and finance commissioner. Each member of the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners represents a portion of the city of Bremerton. This arrangement was an attempt to balance Bremerton's commercial influence with the remainder of the county, though most of its sales tax base has since relocated to unincorporated areas. Bremerton politics can vary in intensity, with some city council positions regularly unopposed and others having as many as four candidates in
5467-556: Was established in 1955. California ABC has the power to issue, deny, suspend, or revoke any specific alcoholic beverage license. The department has three divisions: administration, licensing and compliance and each division has specific responsibilities. The types of retail licenses in California are: Each license require a different application process. California ABC has departmental investigators with police authority, who are responsible for investigating and making arrests for violations. The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) and
5544-433: Was first elected to that position in 2012. Prior to Kilmer, Norm Dicks served as sixth district Representative from 1977 to 2013. The current mayor is Greg Wheeler. Incorporated as a first-class city , Bremerton has been governed by a nonpartisan strong mayor and seven-member city council since 1985. Each member is elected from one of seven districts who in turn elect one member as President. The current form of government
5621-700: Was in attendance and received the college's first honorary degree . Operation of the college transferred from the school district to the state of Washington in 1967. A second high school opened in 1956, and two comprehensive high schools operated in the city until 1978. Growth in East Bremerton necessitated the construction of another span across the Port Washington Narrows in 1958. The $ 5.3 million, four-lane Warren Avenue Bridge allowed for increased traffic on State Highway 21-B (now State Route 303 ). The battleship USS Missouri , site of
5698-528: Was linked to Bremerton by the Manette Bridge , a 1,573-foot (479 m) bridge constructed in June 1930. Prior to this time, the trip could only be made by ferry or a long trip around Dyes Inlet through Chico , Silverdale , and Tracyton on mostly unimproved roads. This wooden bridge was replaced with a concrete and steel structure in October 1949. It was replaced by the new Manette Bridge in 2011. At
5775-488: Was relatively free of civil disorder during the 1960s. With the 1973 selection of the Bangor Ammunition Depot 12 miles (19 km) northwest of Bremerton as the Pacific home of the new Trident submarine fleet, residential and commercial development began to move north, closer to Silverdale , and farther from the Bremerton downtown core. Numerous failed proposals were made at redevelopment beginning in
5852-483: Was replaced by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario in 1998 under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act (Ontario) passed in 1996. The LLBO name lives on in many eateries and entertainment establishments which display official certification to indicate the location is legally licensed to serve alcohol. The province of Quebec has its own special laws concerning selling liquor and acquiring
5929-512: Was taken on by Kitsap County, which hired a marketing firm to sell the remaining units at a lower-than-anticipated price. The privately built 400-condominium complex north of the Harborside complex opened shortly before the Harborside complex and also did not sell as well as projected. The remaining empty condos were eventually sold at auction for a lower cost. The 2.5-acre (1.0 ha) Harborside Fountain Park opened on May 5, 2007. Located on
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