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Saint’s Car Club to host large single-day show

One of the best car show in Kitsap County returns to downtown Port Orchard Aug. 14.

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Patience leads to big payday for Port Orchard woman

A Port Orchard woman is proving that patience and selflessness in the workplace can pay off after being…

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Poulsbo Fire proposes levy restoration

Poulsbo Fire Department commissioners are placing a levy on the Nov. 8 General Election ballot.

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NKFR levy headed to Nov. 8 ballot

North Kitsap Fire &Rescue is putting a measure on the Nov. 8 ballot to restore its levy rate.

Families gather around a heavy-duty vehicle used by one of Kitsap County’s special units.

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Officers reconnect with public on National Night Out

For years, National Night Out has been a way for law enforcement to connect with its communities.

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Bainbridge High’s cross country team has seen a near 50/50 split in participation between genders in recent years.

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Coaches, administrators share mixed views of Title IX

Second in a series.

A woman sits at the indigent grave plot at Silverdale Pioneer Cemetery. Elisha Meyer/Port Orchard Independent Photos

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Burial service for the ‘least fortunate’

An annual service by Kitsap County officials promotes the belief that all lives should be celebrated regardless of…

NKF&R firefighter Charlie Hough scans the remains of an RV that burned Tuesday afternoon in Suquamish. Courtesy Photo

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Fire destroys RV in Suquamish

A large motorhome was consumed by fire Tuesday afternoon but firefighters were able to keep the flames from…

Performers warm up in the stage area prior to their dress rehearsal.

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Musical magic in Central Kitsap forests

Tucked away in the forest west of Bremerton, the Mountaineers Players of the Kitsap Forest Theater offer one…

David Franklin traveled to Wisconsin to take part in the Kohler Arts Residency program. Courtesy Photo

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Indianola artist turns unlikely dream into reality

David Franklin, an artist from Indianola, has integrated his roots in graffiti with his training in native sculpture…

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Taste hooked owner on healthy donuts

Visitors to downtown Port Orchard will soon be able to sink their teeth into an array of locally…

John Callaghan was inducted into the WIBCA Hall of Fame because of his 304 wins and six straight playoff runs from 2000-2005 at South Kitsap High School. File Photo

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SK coach reaches WIBCA Hall of Fame

South Kitsap’s former head boy’s basketball coach John Callaghan is now in the Washington Interscholastic Basketball Coaches Association…

Robert McDonald Erving

Obituaries

Robert McDonald Erving

Nov. 28, 1935-June 27, 2022

Lois Sticklin

Obituaries

Lois Sticklin

April 2, 1929-July 20, 2022

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Fire Chief Jay Christian speaks to the camera in the recording of the ceremony video.

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Old fire station in Kitsap to be remodeled

One of the oldest fire stations in Kitsap County will be remodeled to better comply with building codes…

Music is part of the festival in Manchester. Courtesy Photos

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Festival, market coming to Manchester

The Manchester Community Association is hosting the annual Manchester Festival and Flea Market Aug. 6 from 10 a.m.…

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Diesel spill at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor

A diesel fuel release from a damaged pipe was reported on a pier at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor at…

Growth means South Kitsap Fire & Rescue is dealing with an increasing number of medical emergencies. Courtesy Photos

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Levy would help SKFR deal with growth

Voters will decide on a levy on the General Election ballot Nov. 8 for South Kitsap Fire and…

Bainbridge High School's cross country coach Dana Amore was one of the first women to compete for University of Michigan's women's track team. Nicholas Zeller-Singh/Kitsap News Group Photos

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Title IX’s 50th Anniversary: How 37 Words Changed Female Sports

First of a four-part series.

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Heather Nolm displays some of the quilt patterns.

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Local quilter helps hurting children

A Port Orchard woman with a love of quilting is applying to establish what would be the first…