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City of Port Orchard looks to fill developmental director, police chief posts

The City of Port Orchard is looking to fill positions for two department heads — development director and…

Red line shows the alignment of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway in Port Orchard.

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City, Westbay Center reaches agreement

In exchange for the 20-foot-wide waterfront parcel, Hampton received certain development rights

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South Kitsap schools win national nutrition awards

Local schools among 72 recognized in Washington state

Aaron Thomas as crowned 2013 Fathoms O'Fun King by outgoing 2012 Queen Tamika Miller during the March 2 pageant at Christian Life Center.

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Thomas is first-ever Fathoms o’Fun king

History was made during the March 2 Fathoms o’Fun 2013 scholarship pageant when Aaron Thomas was crowned as…

Axel Strakeljhan is now the store manager for the Fred Meyer store in East Bremeton

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Strakeljahn transferred to Fred Meyer store in East Bremerton

After more than six year as store manager in Port Orchard, Axel Strakeljahn was transferred to the Fred…

Kitsap Public Utility District Business Manager David Jones show a ground of POBSA members an antenna that is being used to create free Wi-Fi.

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Kitsap PUD want to expand Wi-Fi to Port Orchard

Hard to find a Wi-Fi hot spot downtown for your cellphone, labtop computer or iPad. Well, that could…

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Dickson chosen “Deputy of the Year”

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office held its awards ceremony earlier this week at Christian Life Center

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Area lawmakers working on keep bridge tolls down

The bill would set a 2 percent limit on management costs and dedicate savings to paying for the…

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Technology sector showing growth in Kitsap County

Powers said data shows growth and improvement in technology

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Lobbyist seeks support from Council for Belfair Bypass project

A lobbyist for the proposed Highway 3 Belfair Bypass said, “The project is close to final design and…

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Council discusses change for city

Discussions on changing Port Orchard’s form of government and city classification continued at the Feb. 19 City Council…

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Discussion continues on city’s form of government

MRSC attorney Pat Mason is slated to attend the workshop and discuss the process, pros and cons of…

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Food donations up despite tough times

Local food bank says donations up despite current tough economic times

A section of the old Harper Pier is lifted up during dismantling and removal of the structure on Feb. 13.

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Dismantling Harper Pier under way by crews

Work is under way this week for removal of the Old Harper Pier, located in Yukon Harbor near…

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City Council denies Transfer of Development Rights program

City Council voted unanimously to deny approval of the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program and code proposal…

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“COME ON DOWN!” Port Orchard couple on popular TV game show

Port Orchard couple selected as contestants on 'The Price Is Right; wins new 2013 Dodge Dart SE

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SCHOOLS | Steach visiting SKSD on Wednesday

Second of three South Kitsap School District superintendent finalists to visit the district on Wednesday

Donna Main (center) a police officer with Port Orchard

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Police officer recognized for ‘thinking outside the box’

Donna Main goes from selling food to providing public service

Port Orchard Police Chief Al Townsend

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Townsend up for Poulsbo police chief

Port Orchard Police Chief Alan Townsend is a candidate for the job of Poulsbo’s top cop

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City approves contracts for legal services, video

The Port Orchard City Council approved several contracts at their Jan. 22 meeting