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Enrollment in SKSD less than expected

September's projected enrollment number came in a lot less than expected, according to figures released on Monday by…

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Etta Projects celebrating 10 years of service

Etta Projects will celebrate its 10th year of helping create sustainable solutions to poverty in rural Bolivia with…

Police arrested a Pierce County man after he robbed a local coin shop in downtown Port Orchard.

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Tacoma man faces charge in alleged coin shop robbery

After allegedly holding up a local coin store Monday, a Tacoma man faces a robbery charge. A first-degree…

Meghan Stevens is the owner of the Parlour.

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Parlour offers ‘classic’ barber services

Meghan Stevens worked more than five years at a high-end barbershop in Kirkland and Issaquah. But there came…

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Concerts on the Bay sees increase in attendance

Fathoms o' Fun's Concerts on the Bay had another successful season and an increase in attendance, according to…

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South Kitsap teachers’ union approved new 3-year contract

School started on time Wednesday morning after South Kitsap Education Association members overwhelmingly approved a three-year contract which…

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School district, teachers’ union reach tentative agreement

SKEA members will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at South Kitsap High School to hear from the negotiating…

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Arbogast’s student-to-teacher ratio breakdown questionable

South Kitsap Education Association Immediate Past President Judy Arbogast sent an email Thursday to local media members comparing…

The Port Orchard Library will close for a seven-week period for a renovation project.

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Friday is final day to check out books

Friday is the final day to check out up to 100 books — preferably nonfiction and mystery books…

The start of school depends on contract talks between the South Kitsap School District and the local teachers' union.

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Start of school in jeopardy; SKEA votes to strike if agreement is not reached

Talks continue between South Kitsap School District officials and the local teachers’ union, in hopes to reach a…

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ELECTIONS | Ballot counting goes smoothly with new system

Official results of Aug. 6 primary election were released Tuesday

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SCHOOLS | Will South Kitsap Education Association vote to strike?

Arbogast says union ready for ’next steps,’ while superintendent is hopeful for agreement before school begins

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Reid’s letter addresses budget misinformation, review

In an Aug. 12 letter posted on the South Kitsap School District website, Superintendent Michelle Reid corrected some…

SKSPA members and local teens help clean up graffiti on Tuesday evening at the South Kitsap Stake Park.

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Vandals hit skate park

Several South Kitsap Skate Park Association members and local teens were busy removing graffiti Tuesday evening after someone…

Lady Washington is sailing to Port Orchard Marina this week.

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Tall ships making stop in Port Orchard

Once again, the tall ships are coming to Port Orchard for a week of living history activities, including…

Ken and Judy Christopherson

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SLIDESHOW | Thousands converge for Cruz classic car show

Car enthusiasts of all ages converged on Port Orchard’s waterfront for the Saints Car Club 26th annual Cruz…

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Investigation continues into July fires

An investigation continues into three suspicious fires that occurred last month in Port Orchard and South Kitsap, according…

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DISTRICT COURT | Three men charged in series of thefts

Charges were filed Aug. 5 in Kitsap County District Court against three men — two from Port Orchard…

Donna Main is the first-ever female sergeant in the Port Orchard Police Department.

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Female police officer makes history

History was made in the Port Orchard Police Department last week when an officer became the first-ever female…

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Stage is set for November general election

The stage has been set for the Port Orchard council at-large and West Sound Utility District commissioner’s race.