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Port Orchard man drowns in Panther Lake

A Port Orchard man drowned Aug. 9 in Panther Lake, near the Mason and Kitsap County line.

Ken and Judy Christopherson

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SLIDESHOW | Thousands converge for Cruz classic car show

Car enthusiasts of all ages converged on Port Orchard’s waterfront for the Saints Car Club 26th annual Cruz…

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Local students named to UW Dean’s List

Students from Port Orchard and South Kitsap were named to the Dean’s List at the University of Washington…

South Kitsap and Kentridge play each other in the Sept. 6 season nonleague season opener

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COMMENTARY | Biannual conversation about Narrows League’s future set to resume

South Kitsap nearly joined the South Puget Sound League before Yelm's enrollment figures made it a Class 4A…

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AROUND SOUTH KITSAP

News about present and former residents from South Kitsap.

The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church was built in 1993 and has served the Olalla and South Kitsap communities for 20 years.

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Despite ups and downs, Spirit of Life survives

The Spirit of Life Lutheran Church has been a staple in the Olalla community since 1993. But like…

Business

Home sales, prices still rising despite lean inventory

Rising interest rates, rising prices and rising consumer confidence are creating a “positive cyclone of home sales activity,”…

Opinion

LETTER TO THE EDITOR | SEIU versus the voters

I think almost all would like to see efficient, effective state government. The one big exception is the…

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Some smokers consider park as personal ash tray

Last week, I had the privilege of going to the new South Kitsap skate park with my 10-year-old…

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Investigation continues into July fires

An investigation continues into three suspicious fires that occurred last month in Port Orchard and South Kitsap, according…

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DISTRICT COURT | Three men charged in series of thefts

Charges were filed Aug. 5 in Kitsap County District Court against three men — two from Port Orchard…

Donna Main is the first-ever female sergeant in the Port Orchard Police Department.

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Female police officer makes history

History was made in the Port Orchard Police Department last week when an officer became the first-ever female…

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Stage is set for November general election

The stage has been set for the Port Orchard council at-large and West Sound Utility District commissioner’s race.

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Fire crews get containment of South Kitsap fire

A South Kitsap Fire and Rescue battalion chief said fire crews contained a slow-burning fire, between the end…

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Port Orchard police investigating inmate’s suicide

An investigation is under way by the Port Orchard Police Department into an apparent suicide by a 29-year-old…

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ELECTION 2013 | Primary election today in Kitsap County

Local voters must have their ballots postmarked today, Aug. 6 or returned to the drop box by 8…

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Kitsap County deputy involved in Aug. 3 crash

A Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputy received minor injuries from an early morning crash on Saturday, Aug. 3, in…

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Ceremony to honor South Kitsap’s Point of Light

Mayor Tim Matthes will be hosting the first Point of Light Award Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Opinion

DON BRUNELL | Weighing state’s high cost of doing business

Gov. Jay Inslee was in New York for the world rollout of BMW’s new electric car, the BMW…

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City looking for citizens to be on a committee for ballot measure arguments

The city is looking for citizens to help draft the “for” and “against” statements surrounding the change of…