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Break-in at vacant house quickly draws crowd of police

A couple who allegedly broke into a Flower Avenue residence Sunday morning weren't inside for long before Port…

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Man jailed for allegedly biting girlfriend’s hand

A 33-year-old Port Orchard man was jailed on assault charges after he allegedly bit his girlfriend's hand when…

J.D. Boehme looks over the remains of a workshop and garage that was destroyed by a fire started by an orchard heater. He and his father operate the South Kitsap family business

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Family logging business loses shop, garage in fire

Fire ripped through the workspace of a small family logging business in South Kitsap on Sunday, destroying a…

An abandoned single-wide trailer and junked vehicles sit at the end of a driveway in the 1600 block of Sidney Avenue. A meth lab was found on the property two years ago

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Meth house remains contaminated and an eyesore

It’s been two years since a meth lab was found in a treehouse next to a Sidney Avenue…

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Making up snow days will lengthen school year

South Kitsap School District will have its schedule extended by four days to make up the school days…

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Wolves fall behind early in loss at Bellarmine

Bellarmine Prep jumped to a big halftime lead and South Kitsap was unable to close the gap in…

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Petition turned in to change Manchester Port commissioner terms

A petition has been filed by Manchester activist David Kimble for a ballot measure on reducing the Port…

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Before same-sex marriages, state vote expected

The Legislature has enough votes to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriages in Washington. But instead…

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Shipyard hosting career fair this weekend

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will host its 2012 Career Fair from 9 a.m. to…

The Southworth Bridge replacement project has created wider access into Curley Creek

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No motorized watercraft on wider Curley Creek

Better access to the Curly Creek waterway won’t mean an open invitation for Jet Skis and small motorized…

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Obituaries | Jan. 27

Obituaries published in the Jan. 27 edition of the Port Orchard Independent

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the editor | Jan. 27

Letters to the editor published in the Jan. 27 edition of the Port Orchard Independent

Wastebaskets are placed to collect water dripping from the ceiling of the Port Orchard Library. Water from snow melting on top of the building’s flat roof leaked through in several places.

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Library springs a leak after winter storm

The Port Orchard Library was closed for three days during last week’s winter storm, then had to remain…

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Manchester Library will reopen Friday

The cleanup of the water leak at the Manchester Library will be completed in time to allow the…

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Boys basketball: Wolves survive another Stadium rally

South Kitsap wins 47-44 in contest that mirrors December game between teams

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Girls basketball: South Kitsap remains undefeated in January

Steiger scores 11 points and adds eight assists as Wolves win 66-40 at Stadium

Here is this week's Where in South Kitsap? photo

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Where in South Kitsap? Did you know?

You may have recognized this flag, but did you know where it flies?

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Wrestling: Rose overcomes slow start as Wolves shutout Stadium

South Kitsap wins 184th consecutive Narrows League dual match to conclude regular season

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Manchester Library closed due to water pipe leak

The Manchester Library is closed today and is expected to be closed Tuesday also, because of a water…

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Community meeting about Harper Pier postponed

A community meeting to discuss the future of the Harper Fishing Pier has been rescheduled.