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Thanks for helping make Jingle Bell event successful

The Port Orchard Jingle Bell Run/Walk Committee would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Port Orchard and…

Opinion

MICHELLE REID | Thankful for the whole community and its support

Without the many volunteers in our schools each and every day, our district would not be as strong…

Opinion

DON BRUNELL | The ethanol shuffle and other bad ideas

Have you heard of the Ethanol Shuffle? One step forward, two steps back. Actually, it’s not a dance;…

News

City seeking holiday spirit pictures by Dec. 31

Pictures will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31.

Business

Housing sales slow in November; winter sets in

Although the number of homes sold in November and the prices paid were comparable to that of November…

Business

Taco Time awarded for recycling efforts

Taco Time NW, a northwest-based family-owned Mexican quick-service restaurant, was awarded the 2013 Leadership In Organics Recovery Award…

Business

Santa Paws at Port Orchard Ford on Saturday

The Bruce Titus Automobile Group will present Santa Paws on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1…

The Marcus Whitman Junior High School choir sing in front of City Hall during the Festival of Chimes and Lights on Dec. 7.

News

Chimes and Lights attract thousands despite freezing temps

Several thousand people packed around City Hall for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony and the arrival of Santa…

News

Heads up: Major traffic restrictions planned for eastbound SR 16 in January

Continued reconstruction of the Nalley Valley viaduct is humming right along. To keep the $115 million safety and…

Councilman John Clauson hugs Carolyn Powers during her retirement ceremony on Dec. 10 at City Hall.

News

Powers ends long tenure of public service for Port Orchard

For the past 26 years, Carolyn Powers has been a fixture on the Port Orchard City Council.

News

Kilmer to hold fourth “Telephone Town Hall” meeting Wednesday

In order to connect with constituents while in Washington D.C., Sixth District Representative Derek Kilmer will hold his…

Sports

AT A GLANCE | South Kitsap girls basketball

Wolves only have one sophomore on veteran-dominated varsity roster

News

Two earthquakes reported in Kitsap County

Two small earthquakes were recorded near Hood Canal overnight, according to KOMONews.com.

News

Severe weather shelter to open Thursday night

Due to below freezing weather conditions, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management continues operation of the county’s Severe…

News

‘Squatter’s deal’ leads to felony charges

A convicted felon, who was arrested last week after discovered squatting in a South Kitsap home, was charged…

Opinion

EDITORIAL | Heart and soul of Port Orchard is its people, not downtown

During the Nov. 12 Port Orchard City Council meeting, a former city council candidate slammed the city for…

News

City seeking holiday spirit pictures

The City of Port Orchard is asking citizens to submit photographs of businesses, residences and neighborhoods within the…

News

Retirement ceremony set to honor Powers

A retirement ceremony for Port Orchard Councilwoman Carolyn Powers is set for Tuesday, Dec. 10, beginning at 6…

News

Presentation on Manchester stormwater park set

Kitsap County Public Works invites community members to a short presentation of the latest conceptual drawing for the…

News

Final results certified in Nov. 5 election by county

The results for the Nov. 5 general election were certified Nov. 26 by the Election Division of the…