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PICTORIAL IN PORT ORCHARD

Splashdown!

Photographer Carrie Griffis captures a common merganser duck, or goosander, making a splash landing.

SOUTH KITSAP

New driver safety course at Eagles

Other AARP classes set through April

PORT ORCHARD

Port Orchard artist has entry in CVG art show

Competition opens to the public on Saturday, Jan. 26.

PORT ORCHARD

Winners Circle at Sidney Art Gallery

Winning artists from last year’s Helen Norris Open Art Show are recognized at a reception.

SOUTH KITSAP

McCormick Village Park not open — yet

PORT ORCHARD — While a ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 21 at the new McCormick Village Park on Old Clifton Road signaled that the second and final… Continue reading

PORT ORCHARD

Eagles donates $3,500 for Helpline’s holiday giving

PORT ORCHARD — The Port Orchard Eagles stepped up this Christmas holiday season to provide financial help for South Kitsap Helpline: $3,500 worth of assistance.… Continue reading

<strong>And a year ago … the Nimitz returns home (Dec. 15, 2017)</strong> While the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton just in time for Christmas in December 2017, it’s worth a second look. The series of photos detailing the Nimitz homecoming won an award in the color photo essay competition in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association journalism contest. As part of the essay, I followed newlywed Holly Carlson and her family as they anxiously waited for her husband Nicolai to disembark on the gangway.
PORT ORCHARD INDEPENDENT

Photo favorites of 2018

Editor’s photo selections highlight sadness, joy and the whimsical

<strong>And a year ago … the Nimitz returns home (Dec. 15, 2017)</strong> While the crew of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz returned home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton just in time for Christmas in December 2017, it’s worth a second look. The series of photos detailing the Nimitz homecoming won an award in the color photo essay competition in the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association journalism contest. As part of the essay, I followed newlywed Holly Carlson and her family as they anxiously waited for her husband Nicolai to disembark on the gangway.
PORT ORCHARD

2018: A year in photos

Editor’s favorite images highlight tears, joy and the humorous

CHRISTMAS

Kids weigh in on Christmas joy, reindeers and presents under the tree

Preschoolers have plenty to say about their favorite time of the year.

SOUTH KITSAP

Knittin’ Tree clothing campaign underway

Kitsap Bank, Soroptimists sponsor knitwear clothing drive this holiday season.

OLALLA

Diminutive second-grader makes a big difference

Gloria leads fundraising effort at Olalla Elementary to buy art supplies for sick kids

Gallery | Kingston Cove Christmas 2018

Visitors by the hundreds flocked to Kingston’s Mike Wallace Park on Saturday, Dec. 1, to kick off the waterfront town’s holiday season. Kingston Cove Christmas… Continue reading

PORT ORCHARD

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Port Orchard

Festival of Chimes Lights celebrates its 20th year Saturday

SOUTH KITSAP

Want to become a Fathoms Royal Court member?

There’s time to apply for this ‘life-changing’ opportunity, director says

SOUTH KITSAP

Here comes Santa Claus!

St. Nick and his band of SKFR volunteers will make stops throughout December.

PORT ORCHARD

‘Junie B. Jones The Musical’ opens Friday at WWCA

Port Orchard musical production runs through Dec. 16

PORT ORCHARD

Line ‘em up: Scarecrow winners selected

Scarecrow contest a highlight of downtown Port Orchard’s Boo Bash.

SOUTH KITSAP

Former Orchard Heights teacher to celebrate turning 90

Former students invited to attend birthday celebration.

This land is your land

Tuesday Talks, the Greater Hansville Community Center’s popular series of lectures, returns this month, and the subject will be Hansville’s geological history, presented by a… Continue reading

  • Nov 2, 2018
SOUTH KITSAP

Deadline approaching for Soroptimist award

Live Your Dream Award given to a woman seeking to advance her career.