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SILVERDALE

An ‘Unsung Hero’: ‘Dr. Jen’ is Kitsap’s top animal advocate

Stonequist brings humaneness to the lives of pets and their people

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OLALLA

Olalla’s ‘little slice of heaven’

Diminuitive vineyard and winery crushes it for growing audience

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PORT ORCHARD

Shave and a haircut

Port Orchard barbershop shares a slice of old-school attitude with customers

  • Oct 15, 2021
  • By Mike De Felice Special to the Independent
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MANCHESTER

Solar panels already saving on Manchester Library’s energy bills

New energy system should supply 60% of building’s electrical needs

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Crowning achievement for Fathoms float

Fathoms float, royalty court win Sweepstakes at Leavenworth

  • Oct 6, 2021
  • By Bob Smith Kitsap News Group
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ENTERTAINMENT MEDIA

Mediascape: Network television’s bland decline offset by vibrant streaming offerings

YouTube content, paid streaming services will keep you tuned in

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‘Blue skies smilin’ at me …’

But not this weekend

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PORT ORCHARD

South Kitsap Artists Assn. name juried exhibition winners

Juried exhibition runs through October at Sidney Art Gallery

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Check out our special section of the Best of North Kitsap

The results are in. Find out who you have picked as the Best in North Kitsap for 2021 with our special section. Results include categories… Continue reading

  • Sep 7, 2021
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Results are in!

‘2021 Readers Choice: Best of South Kitsap’

  • Sep 3, 2021
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Photos courtesy of Steve Sego
BREMERTON

Historic Roxy Theatre’s foundation hoping to become building’s owner

Movies of the Decade events celebrate theater’s 80 years and bring in funding to purchase the space

Photos courtesy of Steve Sego
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WSU Extension sponsoring programs at fair, Kitsap Harvest

Extension program also involved with court-ordered garden project

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MANCHESTER

Mellow mood, summer skies at Manchester Festival

It was a perfect day at Stormwater Park for a festival and flea market

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PORT ORCHARD

A comeback for the CRUZ

33rd Annual Saints CRUZ Car Show returns to downtown Port Orchard

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PORT ORCHARD

Young singer Anika to perform Sunday at Festival By The Bay

Manchester 11-year-old girl receiving attention for her song ‘I Miss You’

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PORT ORCHARD

2021 Fathoms royalty get their crowns

Pandemic uncertainties couldn’t dissuade Royalty Court

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West Sound Film Festival is back for its fifth year

Meet three filmmakers being showcased at the festival this August

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MANCHESTER

Dealing with sadness through song

Budding singer-songwriter Anika shares her talents through social media, on stage

  • Jul 22, 2021
  • By Mike De Felice Special to the Independent
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PORT ORCHARD

Fathoms Festival’s summer events confirmed for 2021

Organizers picking up where COVID restrictions end

  • Jul 14, 2021
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Actors Terry McAuley and Kelli McAuley in the filming of “A Perfect Match - An Evening of Short Comedies,” which opens July 9. (photo courtesy of Kristi Ann Jacobson)
PORT ORCHARD

‘There’s no business like show business’ for WWCA

Theater’s first show back, ‘A Perfect Match — An Evening of Short Comedies,’ opens July 9

Actors Terry McAuley and Kelli McAuley in the filming of “A Perfect Match - An Evening of Short Comedies,” which opens July 9. (photo courtesy of Kristi Ann Jacobson)