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Proposed signage to be installed on Tremont Street

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New ‘Wayfinding’ signage should help wayward drivers

Sometime next year, Port Orchard citizens and visitors will begin seeing a new face on some of its…

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City Council on fast track to find a new member

Port Orchard’s City Council has a plan to fast-track the selection process for a new council member to…

Port Orchard's Festival of Chimes & Lights will kick off Saturday

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Port of Waterman’s new pier is a source of pride

Earlier this year, motoring along Beach Drive NE near Port Orchard would invariably provide you a glimpse of…

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Elegant greenhouse rising from Port Orchard resident’s back yard

A lovely little brick greenhouse nearing completion has slowly risen in the backyard of Robert Zollna’s home, brick…

City Councilman Rob Putaansuu

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Putaansuu: ‘It’s time to heal our community’ and come together

Port Orchard City Councilman Rob Putaansuu glanced at his watch during his mayoral campaign’s election-night party. “It’s 8:05,”…

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Putaansuu: ‘It’s time to heal our community’

Port Orchard City Councilman Rob Putaansuu glanced at his watch during his mayoral campaign's election-night party. "It's 8:05,"…

Rob Putaansuu

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Putaansuu racks up big win in Port Orchard mayoral contest; City Council incumbents win

Port Orchard City Council member Rob Putaansuu, who campaigned on a pro-growth, business-friendly platform, has won a decisive…

Mayor Tim Matthes

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Matthes apologizes for altercation, but says he followed the law during meeting

In the aftermath of a Friday altercation between Mayor Tim Matthes and Teresa Osinski, executive vice president of…

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Election season turns ugly: Mayor, Home Builders Association official get in scuffle

The "silly season" has become downright ugly just days before the Tuesday general election. A skirmish during an…

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South Kitsap district will ask voters to approve $124.99 million school bond issue

A $124.99 million school bond issue to build a second high school in the South Kitsap School District…

The Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway bridge over Blackjack Creek is being installed Oct. 16 by crew members from Zemek Construction.

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Bridge over Blackjack Creek installation is under way today

Port Orchard has a new civic landmark today. The Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project has taken a leap…

Sometime in December

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Bridge over Blackjack Creek could be in place by next week

Port Orchard’s Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project will soon have another, very visible, sign that it’s taking one…

General election - Nov. 3.

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Campaign contributions issue ruffles feathers on both sides

Is money from outside organizations unduly flowing into the campaigns of Port Orchard mayoral and city council candidates?…

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue's rolling stock will be upgraded with passage of Proposition 1 Nov. 3.

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SKFD asking voter to approve bond measure to upgrade equipment

Kitsap County Fire District 7 is asking South Kitsap residents served by South Kitsap Fire and Rescue to…

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Explosive housing costs in Seattle are sparking interest in Kitsap County’s real-estate market

Is South Kitsap and Port Orchard on the cusp of becoming a viable alternative for King County residents…

Bill Christensen

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Christensen to mount write-in challenge for Council seat

Clancy Donlin will have an opponent, after all, in his general-election race for the Port Orchard City Council's…

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Central Dock, Bay Street Meat Company have new partners

A new partnership team will operate the Central Dock Restaurant and the Bay Street Meat Company, both located…

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High winds, rain down trees, cut power to thousands in South Kitsap

Thousands are without power in Olalla; Port Orchard has 159 without power, PSE reports.