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Gap advertising for position at Trails of Silverdale

SILVERDALE – The Gap Inc. is seeking a general manager for a Gap Outlet Store at The Trails…

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WSP swears in local troopers

OLYMPIA — Thirty-two Washington State Patrol troopers were sworn in by Washington Supreme Court Chief Justice Barbara Madsen…

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Kitsap Physical Therapy hires Erin Seigel

Erin Seigel was hired by Kitsap Physical Therapy and Sports Clinics and is now working at the Silverdale…

Be a safe boater.

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2014 had second-lowest recreational boating fatalities on record, USCG says

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Coast Guard recently released its 2014 Recreational Boating Statistics, revealing boating fatalities that year…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Taxes and CKFR’s proposed new bond and levy

It amazes me to no end, that every time a government entity wants money they cite the lack…

Letters to the Editor

Letter: Thank you for supporting continuation of EMS levy

As Chair of Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue’s Board of Commissioners, I would like to take a moment…

Petty Officer 3rd Class Fabian Payne is a logistics specialist aboard the USS Texas.

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Olympic HS grad serving aboard USS Texas attack submarine

PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII – A 2009 Olympic High School graduate and Bremerton native is part of a select…

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DISTRICT COURT | Charges filed in Kitsap County

These were filed in Kitsap County District Court May 8-19

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Suquamish Elementary alumnus is now the school’s principal

Andra Murray, who attended Suquamish Elementary School before going on to graduate from North Kitsap High School and…

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1 million Norwegians immigrated to U.S. between 1820 and 1920 | Viking Fest

Although Sweden sent more emigrants to the United States than any other Scandinavian country, Norway sent a greater…

Thorbjorn works on a traditional Norwegian wooden spoon

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Viking Fest Notebook | News and notes from Poulsbo’s annual celebration

In her Viking Fest welcome May 15, Mayor Becky Erickson said Viking Fest “speaks to our heritage, it…

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Viking Fest continues through weekend with parade, entertainment, contests | Viking Fest

The 47th annual Viking Fest got under way on May 15 and continues through the weekend with the…

Cigarette butts caused fire damage at a residence at the 300 block of NE McWilliams Court in East Bremerton on May 14.

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Improperly discarded cigarettes cause East Bremerton fire

A bucket of burning butts set next to the wall of a home entrance led to a late-night/early-morning…

Lydia Olivia 'Ollie' Bauer

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Obituary: Lydia Olivia ‘Ollie’ Bauer

Services May 16, 2015 at Port Orchard Church of Christ

Opinion

Get to know the candidates in the 2015 election | In Our Opinion

The winners of the Nov. 3 election will work for you. Get to know the candidates. Your vote…

Bob Smith started May 11 as editor of the Port Orchard Independent.

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My own ‘Back to the Future’ moment

After many years working as a corporate communications professional and most recently as a commercial copywriter, I’m back…

Central Kitsap High School

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All three CK high schools ranked highly for college preparation

Central Kitsap High School, Klahowya Secondary School and Olympic High School each earned spots on the prestigious 'America’s…

Washington State Ferry Tacoma.

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Ferry fares to be discussed at State Transportation Commission meeting May 19-20

OLYMPIA – Transportation trends in the Central Puget Sound area, where 3.8 million residents make up more than…

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IN OUR OPINION | Get to know the candidates in the 2015 election

Port Orchard voters will elect a mayor and four city council members

Connor Morris runs through a “splat station” during the first half of last year’s Seagull Splat 5K Run.

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Fathoms brings Seagull Splat back for another year

Participants can register now for the May 24 Seagull Splat 5K Run/Walk