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Shelter open Thursday night for people without refuge
Due to below freezing weather conditions, Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management has activated the county’s Severe Weather…
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SKSD school board named “Board of the Year”
The South Kitsap School District board of directors was recognized as the “Board of the Year” for 2013…
Letters to the Editor
Eagles are ‘People Helping People’
For 112 years, one organization has existed in neighborhoods across the United States and Canada. They have given…
News
SKHS teen competing for Miss Seattle’s Outstanding Teen 2014
South Kitsap High School's Emily Houston, a 14-year-old sophomore, will be competing in the Miss Seattle pageant this…
Sports
GIRLS SWIM | South Kitsap’s DeSmet shares sibling bond
State swimmer’s older brother is battling a rare form of cancer
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Harrison Bremerton given ‘all clear’ after bomb threat resolved
Harrison Bremerton’s emergency department has been given the “all clear” after being placed under additional securityThursday morning.
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Local youth rock band hosts “Rock the Club” food drive
Six local area youth music bands will join forces in an attempt to collect food donations for the…
Business
Proper British Bacon opens Port Orchard store
South Kitsap residents can now experience different kinds of meats thanks to a new specialty meat store that…
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Council adopts interim land use for recreational marijuana
Like other cities and towns, the Port Orchard city council dealt with two items related to recreational marijuana…
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First-ever Chocolate Festival is successful
The first-ever Fathoms’ o’ Fun Chocolate Festival is in the books.
Letters to the Editor
Reader likes Independent website
I like the format, light fairly uncluttered, news in the middle, framed by ads that keep you employed…
Opinion
DON BRUNELL | Hire our veterans
The good news is, America is bringing its troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan. However, that presents a…
Opinion
COMMENTS | Legendary coach impacted thousands
Elton Goodwin picked up countless numbers of “starfish” in his life. His impact on the Port Orchard community…
News
Charges filed against man selling drugs to students
Felony charges were filed in Kitsap County District Court Tuesday against 20-year-old man who was allegedly selling heroin…
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Discussion on human trafficking Nov. 20 set in Poulsbo
The League of Women Voters is hosting a box lunch and discussion on the topic of human trafficking…
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DISTRICT COURT| Man, woman face trafficking in stolen property charges
A Port Orchard man and woman were charged with trafficking stolen property on Nov. 12 in Kitsap County…
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Inslee proclaims Nov. 11-17 as Washington State Drowsy Driving Prevention Week
In 2010, sleepy drivers killed 16 people and seriously injured 60 more in Washington State. Nationwide, drowsy drivers…
Sports
FOOTBALL | Wolves close out season with convincing win
DeWalt rushes for three touchdowns in 41-25 victory against Foss
Sports
GIRLS SWIM | South Kitsap’s DeSmet earns state berth
DeSmet’s time of 2 minutes, 5.35 seconds at the West Central District meet at Curtis Aquatic Center qualified…
News
ELECTION 2013 | Schlicher concedes, Angel is 26th District senator
State Rep. Jan Angel (R-Port Orchard) will be the 24th Republican in the state Senate after Sen. Nathan…