News
Village Green Community Center project begins May 3
A dream is about to become reality. At 4 p.m. May 3, the Village Green Foundation will turn…
News
Special sections: YWCA’s Women of Achievement, Earth Day 2015
Another strong year for KHS boys soccer team. One more step for 55-acre project. Homework Club helps students…
News
Port Orchard BMX bike racer caught on camera admits defrauding state
A Port Orchard man who was caught on video racing BMX bikes while claiming he was too injured…
News
Seabeck Highway project begins at the end of the month
Kitsap County’s Department of Public Works begins road work on Seabeck Highway, between Calamity Lane NW and NW…
News
Three CKSD school board seats to be on November ballot
SILVERDALE – On November 3, districts across the state will ask citizens to vote on school board director…
Sports
Pumas sign midfileder Patino
The Kitsap Pumas added to their roster for their 2015 National Championship bid by signing much sought after…
News
Mount Rainier National Park free this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, visitors to Mount Rainier National Park will be able to visit the…
Opinion
The Petri Dish: Local battles over marijuana
There’s a good chance marijuana will be in front of voters again this fall.
News
Washington’s jobs outlook continues positive trend
OLYMPIA – After several months of increasing or steady unemployment rates, Washington’s unemployment rate for the month of…
News
Local Soroptimist International celebrating 70th anniversary
Soroptimist International of Port Orchard (SIPO) will commemorate 70 years of service to Port Orchard and the South…
News
Stafford Suites hosting fashion show
Stafford Suites in Port Orchard announced it is hosing a vintage fashion show on April 23 at 2…
News
Chamber of Commerce seeks chefs for cook-off, Seagull Calling Contest participants
The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Seagull Calling Festival is set for May 24, at the…
News
SKSD, Chamber recognizes outstanding staff members
During the April 9 Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce luncheon, two South Kitsap educators were recognized in the…
Letters to the Editor
Reader likes Kelton Rhodes article on smoking
This little nine-year-old boy is wise beyond his years. Even the title “I don’t get it” is a…
Opinion
DANNIE OLIVEAUX | From Independent to Independence
But I will always remember and cherish my time in Port Orchard and with the Independent.
Opinion
IN OUR OPINION | Support EMS service, support Prop. 1
We encourage voters in South Kitsap to approve their fire district’s Proposition 1 on the April 28 special…
News
Annapolis Sunday Market kicks off second season
The second annual Annapolis Sunday Market is set to kick off April 19 with vendors featuring a wide…
News
Kitsap’s students make Eastern Washington University deans list
Bremerton and Silverdale students for the Winter 2015 Eastern Washington University dean’s list have been named.
News
Three CK schools win State’s highest honor
OLYMPIA – Three Central Kitsap School District schools were among 401 schools statewide that earned Washington Achievement Awards…
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Community briefs (April 17, 2015 edition)
Free solar system presentation, Concert organist performs April 19, Norwegian genealogy deadline is April 18 and more