News
Mood downcast at incumbent Mayor Matthes’ gathering
The atmosphere at the Lighthouse restaurant was friendly and hopeful on Nov. 3, the night of Port Orchard's…
News
Putaansuu: ‘It’s time to heal our community’
Port Orchard City Councilman Rob Putaansuu glanced at his watch during his mayoral campaign's election-night party. "It's 8:05,"…
News
Putaansuu racks up big win in Port Orchard mayoral contest; City Council incumbents win
Port Orchard City Council member Rob Putaansuu, who campaigned on a pro-growth, business-friendly platform, has won a decisive…
News
South Kitsap general election results expected shortly after 8 p.m.
The Independent will provide South Kitsap general election results and candidate comments shortly after the 8 p.m. deadline…
News
Shrek the Musical coming to Silverdale
CSTOCK's next performance during their 30th anniversary season is going to be Shrek the Musical.
News
Matthes apologizes for altercation, but says he followed the law during meeting
In the aftermath of a Friday altercation between Mayor Tim Matthes and Teresa Osinski, executive vice president of…
Sports
FOOTBALL | Wolves fight until the end on Senior Night
South fell 38-13 to Timberline Oct. 10, but the players and fans never let down.
News
Election season turns ugly: Mayor, Home Builders Association official get in scuffle
The "silly season" has become downright ugly just days before the Tuesday general election. A skirmish during an…
News
Mile Hill Drive Godfather’s Pizza closing
The pizzeria will reopen as a Westside Pizza toward the end of November.
News
Timber! Evergreen comes crashing down on Port Orchard home
Debbie Cook will never again linger over a morning cup of coffee while gazing out the back sliding…
News
Soroptists host Holly Daze crafts and gifts show this weekend
Soroptimist International of Port Orchard (SIPO) will stage its annual “Holly Daze” Craft and Gift Show on Saturday,…
Opinion
Editorial: Contribute to your city by voting
Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven’t voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be…
News
The little monsters around you …
Little ghouls and goblins (and a princess or two) line up behind a string of pumpkins at the…
News
Down to the wire: election ballots due Nov. 3
The general-election countdown has begun for South Kitsap voters, who have until 8 p.m. Nov. 3, to get…
Sports
SPORTS UPDATE | A busy weekend for the Wolves
Boys tennis and girls swim headed to league, football game was relocated and soccer beat the team in…
Sports
South’s band marches to their own beat
The unsung heroes of South Kitsap's marching band are much more than just background noise at sporting events.
News
South Kitsap district will ask voters to approve $124.99 million school bond issue
A $124.99 million school bond issue to build a second high school in the South Kitsap School District…