News
Daytime mowing on SR 307 could cause delays
Motorists who use State Route 307 (Bond Road NE) will see a mobile lane closure during daylight hours…
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Port Orchard BMX bike racer caught on camera admits defrauding state
A Port Orchard man who was caught on video racing BMX bikes while claiming he was too injured…
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Local Soroptimist International celebrating 70th anniversary
Soroptimist International of Port Orchard (SIPO) will commemorate 70 years of service to Port Orchard and the South…
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Stafford Suites hosting fashion show
Stafford Suites in Port Orchard announced it is hosing a vintage fashion show on April 23 at 2…
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Chamber of Commerce seeks chefs for cook-off, Seagull Calling Contest participants
The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Seagull Calling Festival is set for May 24, at the…
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SKSD, Chamber recognizes outstanding staff members
During the April 9 Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce luncheon, two South Kitsap educators were recognized in the…
Letters to the Editor
Reader likes Kelton Rhodes article on smoking
This little nine-year-old boy is wise beyond his years. Even the title “I don’t get it” is a…
Opinion
DANNIE OLIVEAUX | From Independent to Independence
But I will always remember and cherish my time in Port Orchard and with the Independent.
Opinion
IN OUR OPINION | Support EMS service, support Prop. 1
We encourage voters in South Kitsap to approve their fire district’s Proposition 1 on the April 28 special…
News
Annapolis Sunday Market kicks off second season
The second annual Annapolis Sunday Market is set to kick off April 19 with vendors featuring a wide…
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Morris selected as city attorney
In a letter, Councilman Jerry Childs urged his fellow colleagues for a “no vote” in approving Mayor Tim…
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Fathoms fundraiser set at That’s Beautiful
A Fathoms o’ Fun Festival fundraiser for its scholarship program is April 17-18 at That’s Beautiful Accessory Boutique,…
Sports
BOYS SOCCER | Wolves battle Bellarmine Prep to a draw
South Kitsap coaching staff sorting out issues in midfield
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‘Stuff The Bus’ food drive set for May 2 at Haggen
The South Kitsap School District has set the sixth annual “Stuff The Bus” food drive on May 2,…
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‘Amazing teacher’ recognized by STAR 101.5
East Port Orchard Elementary’s Johnson honored as ‘Elementary Teacher of the Week’
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April 17 is deadline to enroll in Qualified Health Plans
The Kitsap Public Health District wants to remind residents that there’s still time to enroll in a Qualified…
Letters to the Editor
Vote ‘Yes’ on the renewal of Emergency Medical Services Levy
Like many of your friends and neighbors in South Kitsap, we support a “Yes” vote on the Renewal…
News
Second high school could be back on South Kitsap’s table
Capital-facilities bond might be on the horizon to construct new building
Sports
FASTPITCH PREVIEW | Early struggles have not dampened the Wolves’ spirits
New coach Outhwaite praises youthful talent within program
Sports
COMMENTARY | The Kralik Way signals a new start for Wolves football
Kralik’s spread, no-huddle offense produced 705 points in 14 contests last year at the Houston-area Bay Area Christian…