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Check out new ‘Green Edition’ of PO Independent
The Port Orchard Independent is launching an initiative that will enhance our readers’ experience online.Through the “Green Editions,”…
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Red Cross urges residents to prepare for potential high winds, flooding
With high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding predicted this week for the Puget Sound area, the American…
Opinion
Furor over water rate hikes may ignite anew
As if a plan to raise water rates hadn’t already stirred up enough discontent this year, now a…
Sports
Steiger signs to play basketball at Western Oregon
Western Oregon University’s women’s basketball program appears to be developing a South Kitsap pipeline.
Sports
South Kitsap senior Hinely places in two events at state swim meet
South Kitsap senior Nicole Hinely placed 10th in the 100-yard butterfly in 58.53 seconds in the Class 4A…
News
Bigger increase likely for water rates
However the City Council decides to pay for a $1 million remedy for water quality problems in certain…
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Feed the Children program delivers by the truckload
The international aid agency supplies a truckload of food boxes for distribution to families in Port Orchard.
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Girl, dolphin who each have prosthesis will meet
At a special camp in Florida, 11-year-old from Port Orchard will swim with the star of the movie…
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New span in place for Southworth Drive bridge
Support beams are now in place for the new Southworth Drive bridge over Curley Creek.
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Sugardaddy’s No. 2 salon in Best of Western Wash. poll
Sugardaddy’s Salon on Bay Street placed second in an online poll by KING5 TV’s Evening Magazine to choose…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor, Nov. 11
Letters published Nov. 11, 2011 in the Port Orchard Independent
Opinion
No more anonymity for online commenters
Starting Nov. 17, the Port Orchard Independent and other newspapers in the Sound Publishing chain will switch to…
Opinion
‘Buy Local’ needs fresh recruits
If we are to help our economy by following the urging of those who say “buy local,” how…
News
Churches join to host community worship service on Thanksgiving Eve
A group of South Kitsap churches are holding the sixth annual Thanksgiving Eve Community Worship Service on Nov.…
News
Veterans Day — International relations enrich ex-pilot’s life
Three decades after serving in West Germany during the height of the Cold War, Air Force veteran Donnie…
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Suspect sought in motorcycle eluding incident arrested at rugby match
A 25-year-old Port Orchard man who allegedly eluded police on his motorcycle in early October was arrested Saturday…
Sports
Girls soccer: Lights-out performance in Wolves’ playoff win
South Kitsap defeats Lake Stevens 2-0 on Wednesday with playoff rematch against Bellarmine set for Saturday
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No change in route for Jingle Bell Run
Any worries that Port Orchard's first Jingle Bell Run/Walk might have to change its route were quickly allayed…