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Hauge, Robinson advance to general election; Cook leads all candidates in assessor’s race

Prosecuting Attorney Russ Hauge and criminal defense attorney Tina Robinson are the apparent top vote-getters in the Aug.…

Opinion

DON BRUNELL | Demand for electricity is growing

For thousands of years, food, water, clothing and shelter were the basic necessities of life. Today, we need…

Opinion

IN OUR OPINION | Chamber should look for quality candidate

An executive director should have personal commitment, practical experience and communication skills.

Before Amy’s on the Bay opened for lunch on Aug. 4

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Lights, Camera, Action

Before Amy’s on the Bay opened for lunch on Aug. 4, a movie crew filmed one of the…

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School Board approval last step in SKSD budget process

“Revenues are supposed to be larger than expenditures,” South Kitsap School District superintendent Michelle Reid said during the…

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SKSD set to examine facilities issues

There could be a significant shift in the administrative to-do list this year in the South Kitsap School…

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Republicans not panicking after finishing second in House races

Despite finishing second behind Democrat Nathan Schlicher in the Aug. 5 primary election, State Rep. Jesse Young is…

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State Transportation Commission releases draft of Washington Transportation Plan 2035

Plan recognizes importance of diverse transportation network for Puget Sound region and Olympic Peninsula

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Local woman treated, released after Highway 104 wreck

A Port Orchard woman was injured but quickly released from medical care Aug. 2 after a two-car collision…

Rachelle Jensen and Cory Payne’s wedding is set for Aug. 22.

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Local couple planning August wedding

Carl and Helene Jensen, of Port Orchard, announced the engagement of their daughter, Rachelle, to Cory Payne, son…

Political cartoon for the Aug. 1

Opinion

POLITICAL CARTOON

Political cartoon for the Aug. 1, 2014 issue of the Port Orchard Independent.

Letters to the Editor

Vote Sean Smith for assessor

Having known Sean Smith for several years, I can attest to the high standards Smith has set for…

Letters to the Editor

Jan Angel is only choice for Senate

There is only one positive logical choice for the 26th District State Senate and that is Jan Angel.

Letters to the Editor

County needs a new prosecutor

I am submitting this letter to the editor to explain why I will not vote for or support…

Letters to the Editor

Reader supports Gilmore for auditor

I enthusiastically support Gilmore in her candidacy for the office of Kitsap county auditor and look forward to…

Letters to the Editor

Home and garden tour was a big success

The Port Orchard Historic Home and Garden Tour was a big success this past weekend.

Opinion

D0N BRUNELL | Attitudes cause economic, environmental damage

More than a century of fires provides stark evidence of the economic and environmental devastation wrought by massive…

Dave Villwock

Sports

Villwock’s comeback attempt raises controversy

South Kitsap graduate was involved in a pair of crashes last weekend

Life

Tall ships coming to Bremerton on Aug. 28-24

A pair of tall ships — the brig Lady Washington, the Official Ship of Washington state, and the…

Crockpot plans to open the first recreational marijuana retail store in Kitsap County at 1703 SE Sedgwick Road in Port Orchard.

Business

County’s first pot retailer to open in Port Ochard

Kitsap County’s first recreational marijuana retail store may open soon in Port Orchard after the state’s Liquor Control…