Campaign Updates
Nothing to Rebuild
Asked what he would rebuild after 41 years in the Clerk's office, the incumbent couldn't name one thing. His own budget paperwork suggests a few.
Campaign UpdateCopy, Paste, Present
What the Clerk's office handed county commissioners in the middle of a $9.4 million budget gap, and what they should have gotten instead.
Campaign UpdateThe $9.8 Million Deficit and What It Means for the Clerk's Office
Kitsap County's budget outlook is tightening fast. Here's what fresh eyes from the private sector would actually do about it.
Campaign UpdateWhat Voters Are Telling Me at the Door
Three days of knocking doors in Kitsap County. Here's what people are actually saying.
Campaign UpdateMy Campaign Got Recognized by the Kitsap Sun (With a Small Typo)
The Kitsap Sun spelled my name wrong. But the bigger story isn't the typo -> it's what this ballot means for our County.
Campaign Update98% Said Their Local Officials Aren't Transparent. That Tracks.
A KOMO News reader poll asked 5,241 people how transparent their local elected officials are. 98% said not transparent. Here's what that number means for Kitsap County -- and what I'm doing about it
Campaign UpdateWhy I'm Running
The honest answer — not the campaign version. What I found inside the Clerk's office, and why I couldn't stay quiet about it.
Campaign UpdateUnopposed Races Aren't a Kitsap Problem. They're an American Problem.
Thousands of elected offices across America go uncontested every election cycle. Here's the data — and why local races are where democracy actually breaks down.
Understanding the Court
Understanding the Court
Evergreen, non-partisan guides to how the court system actually works.
How to Actually Look Up a Court Case in Kitsap County
Step-by-step guide to finding Kitsap County Superior Court records — including the parts the county website leaves out.
How the Office WorksKitsap County Superior Court vs. District Court -- What's the Difference?
People confuse these two courts constantly. Here's what each one handles, why it matters which one you go to, and where the Clerk's office fits in.
Protection OrdersWhat Is a Protection Order -- and How Does the Kitsap County Clerk's Office Help?
If you or someone you know needs a protection order in Kitsap County, here's exactly what the Clerk's office does -- and what to expect when you walk through the door.
How the Office WorksFive Things the Kitsap County Clerk's Office Wishes You Knew
Most people only find this office when they need it. By then they're already stressed, running late, or holding a stack of documents they're not sure are right. So here are five things that would have saved them time — straight from someone who works the counter.
How the Office WorksWhat the Kitsap County Clerk's Budget Actually Pays For
Most residents have no idea what this office spends money on. Here's a plain-language breakdown — and why it matters heading into a projected $9.8M county shortfall.
Court RecordsWhat's Public Record in Kitsap County Court — And What Isn't
Court records are public — but not all of them, not always, and not in the way most people assume. Here's how it actually works.
How the Office WorksNavigating Kitsap County Court Without a Lawyer
Lawyers are expensive. If you're representing yourself in court, here's what the clerk's office can and can't do for you — and the resources that can actually help.
PassportsHow to Not Ruin Your Passport Application in Kitsap County
The mistakes people make at passport appointments are almost always avoidable. Here's what to know before you show up.
Jury DutyWhat to Actually Expect on Jury Duty in Kitsap County
Your summons arrived. Here's everything you need to know before you walk through the courthouse door — from parking to voir dire.
How the Office WorksWhat Does the Kitsap County Clerk Actually Do?
Most people in Kitsap County have no idea this office exists. Here's what we actually do — and why it matters to you.