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ELECTIONS | Ballot counting goes smoothly with new system
Official results of Aug. 6 primary election were released Tuesday
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SCHOOLS | Will South Kitsap Education Association vote to strike?
Arbogast says union ready for ’next steps,’ while superintendent is hopeful for agreement before school begins
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FOOTBALL | Wolves’ first practice overshadowed by schedule change
Coach Canton surprised to learn that his team now will start season Sept. 5
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SLIDESHOW | SKSD Back-to-School Celebration
Several thousand people — mostly parents and students — attended the annual South Kitsap School District Back-To-School Celebration…
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‘Keep America Beautiful’ recycling campaign this month
The “Keep America Beautiful” recycling campaign will launch at the Kitsap County Fair and Stampede on Aug. 21-25,…
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All-American Picnic Dinner to benefit LeeAnn Choate
Veterans of Foreign War Post 2669 Ladies Auxilary is hosting an All-American Picnic Dinner this weekend to benefit…
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Mayor’s awards his first six Points of Light
Mayor Tim Matthes awarded the first of six Points of Light during a two-hour ceremony held Aug. 10…
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Coppola finds his match as NPBA director
Former Port Orchard mayor finds himself with no shortage of tasks in new position in Sequim
Sports
VOLLEYBALL | New coach inherits big task
Scott wants to engage more South Kitsap youths in volleyball
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Neighbor’s actions help save home, lives
Alertness and quick thinking by a neighbor helped contain a fire inside a garage that could have caused…
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City council picks top three candidates to fill vacant post
The Port Orchard City Council announced Thursday its three finalists to fill the Position 1 seat left by…
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Groundbreaking at new Habitat for Humanity development
Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County will celebrate the groundbreaking of its first community development project — Harris…
Business
Little Nickel to be delivered with the Independent
Beginning in September, Sound Publishing, Inc. will combine the strength of its community newspaper readership and home delivery…
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FROM THE SHELVES | Closing date for remodeling getting closer
On Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m., the Port Orchard Library will be closed for renovations until mid-October,…
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Reid’s letter addresses budget misinformation, review
In an Aug. 12 letter posted on the South Kitsap School District website, Superintendent Michelle Reid corrected some…
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Vandals hit skate park
Several South Kitsap Skate Park Association members and local teens were busy removing graffiti Tuesday evening after someone…
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Tall ships making stop in Port Orchard
Once again, the tall ships are coming to Port Orchard for a week of living history activities, including…
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Olalla Bluegrass Festival enters 22nd year
The South Kitsap Southern Little League baseball field will be filled with bluegrass musical groups, along with other…
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‘Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over’ campaign begins Aug. 16
Between Aug. 16 and Sept. 2, extra officers will be looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol,…
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American Red Cross seeks heroes in Western Washington
The American Red Cross Western Washington Chapters is looking for everyday people who have performed extraordinary deeds in…