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Man faces assault charge of jail inmate

A 25-year-old Bainbridge man faces assault charges over food fight the Kitsap County Jail.

Several hundred people — of all ages — took part in the annual Olalla Polar Bear Jump on Jan. 1 at the Olalla Bay Bridge. Temperatures were around 40 at the noon start.

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SLIDE SHOW | 2015 Olalla Polar Bear Jump

Several hundred people — of all ages — took part in the annual Olalla Polar Bear Jump on Jan.…

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Investigation underway in jail inmate’s death

An investigation is now underway into the death a male inmate in the Kitsap County Jail, according to…

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Markle will take the helm as next PSNS and IMF commander

The U.S. Navy has announced that Capt. Howard B. Markle II will relieve Capt. Stephen F. Williamson to…

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Disposal fees at Olympic View Transfer Station increase Jan. 1

Beginning Jan. 1, new garbage disposal fees will be charged at Kitsap County’s Olympic View Transfer Station (OVTS).

Opinion

DON BRUNELL | Is Boeing having second thoughts about moving to Illinois?

In 2001, Boeing announced it would move its corporate headquarters from Seattle to Chicago. Today, you wonder if…

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Office hours at county’s Port Orchard campus changing

Kitsap County commissioners approved revised hours effective Jan. 5, for county departments in Port Orchard.

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BBB warns of fake tickets, counterfeit merchandise in wake of Seattle’s playoff game

With Seahawks playoff tickets going on sale, Better Business Bureau warn fans of fraudsters selling fake tickets and…

Sports

SPORTS BRIEF | Wattree’s big game not enough for South Kitsap

Junior wing scores 30 points during Wolves’ 74-56 loss Saturday at Timberline

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Michael’s death shocks community

The Port Orchard community is shocked by the news of the death of local businsessman Gil Michael, who…

Senior Kaylee Yergeau scored eight points during Saturday’s 49-45 nonleague win against Jackson.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL | Wolves overcome ‘nerve-wracking’ experience

Bray’s free throws help South Kitsap secure 49-45 win against Jackson

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Choose this holiday season: ‘Drink or drive’

As we prepare for the festivities with family and friends, the Kitsap County “Target Zero” Task Force wants…

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Angel: Inslee’s education plan has no funding mechanism

District 26 Sen. Jan Angel said last week that Gov. Jay Inslee came in with this great plan…

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ANOTHER OPINION | Stand for Children adds voice to chorus for education fix

In addressing education funding when it convenes in January, the Legislature must serve two masters.

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Lawmakers looking to toughen law against distracted driving

OLYMPIA — For the second straight year, the state has lost out on hundreds of thousands of federal…

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Putaansuu re-appointed to Kitsap Transit board

The Port Orchard City Council voted 3-1 to appoint Councilman Rob Putaansuu to the city’s seat that was…

Several hundred people of all ages are expected to be part of the annual Ollala Polar Bear Jump on     Jan 1.

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Annual Olalla Polar Bear Jump is Jan. 1

Hundreds of people — of all ages — will plunge Jan. 1 off the bridge into the chilly…

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State’s labor force increases by more than 13,500 since October

Despite an estimated 6,800 new jobs created from October 2014 to November 2014, Washington’s unemployment rate rose for…

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Attorney General’s Office investigation leads to $90 million “cramming” payout from T-Mobile

More than 230,000 Washington customers may be entitled to restitution for unauthorized charges “crammed” onto bills.

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Angel says Inslee’s transportation plan is ‘can of worms’

District 26 Sen. Jan Angel said Gov. Jay Inslee’s proposed transportation plan announced earlier this week is a…