Opinion
IN OUR OPINION | Sacrificing for our independence
In signing the Declaration of Independence, these men knew that the penalty was death if they were captured.
News
Plenty of events set for Fourth of July
There will be plenty of Fourth of July events in Port Orchard and surrounding areas on July 4.
News
Trejo named to Iowa State Dean’s List
Port Orchard resident Angelynna Trejo was one of one than 7,024 Iowa State University undergraduates have been recognized…
Sports
SPORTS BRIEFS | Stewart commits to NAIA school
South Kitsap graduate has committed to play at Lindenwood University in Illinois
News
Holiday changes for garbage, recycling
The Independence Day holiday, July 4, results in several changes to drop-off and curbside garbage and recycling, including…
News
Port of Bremerton commissioners approved bid for Harper Pier
Port of Bremerton commissioners unanimously approved the bid from a Texas-based company for the Harper Pier Replacement Project…
News
Nighttime lane closures on SR 16 near Tacoma Narrows Bridge June 30
Crews will close up to two eastbound lanes on State Route 16 the night of June 30 to…
News
Washington’s population increases markedly
Washington’s population has been growing at an increasing rate, driven largely by migration.
Business
Employers report more hiring and job openings
The Employment Security Department’s “2013 Fall Job-Vacancy and Hiring Survey Report” estimated job vacancies in Washington increased by…
Letters to the Editor
Don’t replace Sen. Tim Sheldon
I recently read an opinion in a local newspaper from a person that apparently really dislikes State Sen.…
News
Kitsap County not among the hardest places to live
An interactive map from the New York Times shows that Kitsap County is in the top one-fifth of…
News
Decorated EPO principal leaves for admin position
Kristi Smith, who has led EPO since 2000, will leave the school to become the director of teaching…
News
Home and garden tour set next month
The Port Orchard Historic Home and Garden Tour, sponsored by the Sidney Museum and Art Association, is set…
News
South Kitsap High student to serve on LEAP Committee
Isaac Santos, junior at South Kitsap High School, has been selected to serve on LEAP (Leadership through Education,…
News
Donations needed for back-to-school event
Donations, such as backpacks or school supplies, are needed for the annual South Kitsap School District Back-to-School Celebration…
News
SKSD to offer summer STEM classes
Shannon Thompson, the district’s director of teaching and learning, said SKSD has entered into a partnership with West…
Opinion
DON BRUNELL | Truck, trains, ships and pipelines
All too often our network of highways, pipelines, railroads, barges, ship terminals and airports goes unnoticed unless there…
News
Man charged with misdemeanor same day he’s sentenced in fatal crash
The day a 20-year-old man received a 14-month prison sentence for the vehicular deaths of two teenage girls,…
News
Fathoms o’ Fun Summer Festival kicks off June 27
Downtown Port Orchard’s annual three-day Fathoms o’ Fun Summer Festival kicks off at 9 a.m. today.
Business
Kortum appointed interim president at Harrison
Joe Kortum has been appointed interim president of Harrison Medical Center, part of Franciscan Health System.