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School Board outlines district’s financial challenges for 2013-14

During the School Board’s public meeting April 24, the financial challenges facing the district mentioned in the letter…

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UPDATE | Girl hit by truck upgraded to satisfactory condition in Tacoma hospital

A South Kitsap girl, hit by a truck on April 28, was upgraded to satisfactory condition Friday, said…

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Port Orchard City Council comfirms Marti as city’s top cop

On April 23, City Council confirmed the appointment of Commander Geoffrey Marti as the city’s top cop —…

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“Ladies Night Out” fundraiser to help family of young girl injured in assault

A fundraiser will take place Friday, April 19, for a 4-year-old girl who has a severe brain injury.

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Port Orchard man faces child molestation charges

Prosecutors charged a Port Orchard man with three counts of first-degree child molestation in Kitsap County Superior Court…

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Port Orchard City Council approves 3-year agreements with police union

Wage increases for Port Orchard police officers and sergeants was part of a 3-year contract agreement approved by…

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Police investigation reveals more details in April 3 assault case

Port Orchard police will ask Kitsap County prosecutors to reduce charges for a 25-year-old man who was involved…

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Port Orchard selects Eatonville planner as new development director

Mayor Tim Matthes said Nick Bond, a planner for the Town of Eatonville, was the top candidate recommended…

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Port Orchard Farmers’ Market opens up for 35th year, new activities added

Rain or shine, the Port Orchard Farmers’ Market kicks off on Saturday, April 6, at 9 a.m., and…

Tina Holmes carries the found of the cross during the 21st annual Cross Walk in Port Orchard. About 50 people participated in the event.

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Cross walk marches down Port Orchard streets

About 50 people from several local churches took to the streets for the 21st Annual Cross Walk on…

Leslie Reynolds-Taylor (left) and Ian Wilhelm stand in front of a full pipe being constructed at the new skate park at the South Kitsap Regional Park.

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Skate park dream finally becoming a reality

Ian Wilhelm has been dreaming of a skate park in South Kitsap longer than South Kitsap Stake Park…

Conceirges enjoy food and beverages at the Cedar Cove Inn during a March 20 tour of Port Orchard.

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Tour of Port Orchard is ‘eye opening’ for Seattle concierges

Richard Powell, a concierge for The Westin Seattle for 23 years, said he now sees Port Orchard in…

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DISTRICT COURT | Investigation leads to charges of ID theft against man

A Tacoma man was charged with first degree identity theft involving several incidents in Kitsap and Pierce counties.

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters make their way to the second floor of a home on Hull Avenue where a one-room fire was reported.

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South Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters battle two minor fires within hour

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters were busy extinguishing two minor blazes in Port Orchard on March 25.

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WestNet nabs pair on drug charges, finds fifth meth lab in four months

Two Port Orchard residents face drug charges after West Sound Narcotics Enforcement Team (WestNET) uncovered its fifth clandestine…

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Blackjack Creek Trail delayed, City paying back grant

The Blackjack Creek Trail project has been delayed and the City must pay back part of a federal…

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Port Orchard father charged in assault of 2-year-old son

The father of a 2-year-old child was charged with one count of third-degree assault of a child after…

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Candidates announce they’ll seek City Council seat

With the City Council elections coming up this fall, two newcomers have thrown their hats into the ring.

A group of judges taste wings and make notes during the wings cook-off last year.

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Winners issue ‘open challenge’ in this year’s Seagull Wings Cook-off

Last year’s winners of the Seagull Wings Cook-off has issued a challenge to amateur and commercial contestants for…

Port Orchard Mayor Tim Matthes hands the microphone to resident Jerry Harmon during the March 14 Town Hall meeting.

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Stokes said cities, port “doing Kitsap Transit’s job” during Port Orchard Town Hall meeting

Port of Bremerton Commissioner Larry Stokes said the cities of Port Orchard and Bremerton, along with the Port…