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Fire destroys a home, garage-shop, and boat in Silverdale Aug. 20. Courtesy Photo

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Fire destroys Silverdale home, garage-shop, boat

Several structures were lost to fire in Silverdale Aug. 20.

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Kingston will look to capture their first win since March 2021 while North Kitsap aims for another league title after falling one game short.

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Preseason look at local prep girls soccer teams

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Shaun D. Rose

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Suspect arrested in deaths of married couple

A suspect was arrested Aug. 21 in connection with the killings of a married couple found dead at…

One young rider crosses the finish line after successfully completing a lap.

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Indoor BMX track promotes safety of sport

The family-run Peninsula Indoor BMX track in Port Orchard hosted an open house recently with the hopes of…

Brian McLaughlin (left) directs the attack of one of the participants. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent

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Kitsap Fencing promotes safe martial arts

A Port Orchard resident is using his lifelong love of martial arts and search for a safer alternative…

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Port Orchard man sentenced in Capitol riot

John Cameron of Port Orchard was sentenced to three years probation and 30 days of intermittent confinement Aug.…

Michael F. Adams

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Michael F. Adams

1963 - 2022

John J. Hanway, Jr.

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John J. Hanway, Jr.

December 16, 1945 – July 2022

Marguerite Lois Norbut

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Marguerite Lois Norbut

March 25, 1951 - June 30, 2022

Oriana Taylor Peek

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Oriana Taylor Peek

February 16, 1995 – July 7, 2022

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Protests about police funding took place all over Kitsap County.

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Not just a coincidence: Fewer cops, more crime

By Mike De Felice, Kitsap News Group

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3 arrested in 16 1/2 year-old brutal murder case

Editor’s note: This story is for mature readers only as it describes a brutal slaying that happened 16…

Eight live bands highlight the return of the Olalla Americana Music Festival. Courtesy Photo

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Olalla Americana Music Festival features 8 live bands

Fans of live music can enjoy a variety of bands from bluegrass to rock and country to reggae…

NKF&R firefighter/paramedic Janelle Randles fights a shed and dump truck fire near Hansville Tuesday night. Courtesy Photos

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Dump truck, shed destroyed in fire near Hansville

A full-sized dump truck and large shed were consumed by fire near Hansville Tuesday night, but firefighters were…

An example of a Corvette C5, valued by Kelly Blue Book at around $15,000. Courtesy Photo

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Bremerton charity giveaway includes a Corvette

Abraham’s House Charity in Bremerton is taking charity to a new level with one of its biggest giveaway…

Barney Rindal

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Barney Rindal

January 5, 1935 - July 24, 2022

Sue Bird high fives fans as she leaves the court after the game. Neil Enns/Seattle Storm Courtesy Photo

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Final regular-season home game for Seattle’s GOAT

The Seattle Storm faced the Las Vegas Aces Aug. 7 at Climate Pledge Arena. Although the two teams…

A fire during a birthday party in Silverdale destroyed the family's home. Courtesy Photo

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Fire during birthday party destroys home

Another home also destroyed in another blaze

Geno Smith and Drew Lock compete for the Seattle Seahawks starting QB role. Courtesy Photo

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QB battle heats up after Seahawks mock game

The Seattle Seahawks have several questions leading into the 2022-23 season after hitting the reset button this offseason…

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3rd man dies from crash into Bremerton building

A third person has died from an accident that occurred Aug. 5 in Bremerton when a vehicle smashed…