News
Unemployment rate continues downward slide
The total number of employed and unemployed workers in Washington has fallen 60,000 since employment reached its low…
Business
Nostalgia House takes over from Dippity Donuts
While the former company baked donuts on site, Nostalgia House donuts are made at the Red Apple Bakery…
News
SCHOOLS | Quest nominations being accepted
Students in second through eighth grade who reside within SKSD’s service area are eligible for testing
Sports
BOYS BASKETBALL | South Kitsap routs rival Tides
Wolves remain undefeated since New Year’s Day after 67-47 victory
News
Fire destroys South Kitsap home
South Kitsap Fire and Rescue reported the blaze happened about 12:37 p.m. Monday
News
Mt. Rainier National Park free on MLK day
The Henry M. Jackson Memorial Visitor Center will be open Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Business
Tully’s purchased by Dempsey-led group
No word on whether shuttered Port Orchard store could reopen
Business
Amy’s on the Bay makes donation to group
Amy Igloi, owner of Amy’s On The Bay, hosted a New Year’s Eve party for more than 75…
Business
Capriccio opens café at Towne Square Mall in Port Orchard
Several years ago, when Desiree’ Steffens worked as a regional director for a medical imaging company, she envisioned…
Business
Kitsap Bank donates money for museum’s roof
Kitsap Bank presented a $1,300 donation on Jan. 7 to the SMAA as part of the bank’s annual…
News
EDITOR | Bad guys will alway find ways to get guns
Students returned to the classroom this week, but memories of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in Newton,…
News
PO POLICE | Officer assists motorist, leads to car’s recovery
police officer offering assistance to a stranded motorist resulted in the recovery of a stolen vehicle from Pierce…
Sports
BOYS SWIMMING | DeRego, teammates vie for postseason cuts
Senior already has state-qualifying time in 50-meter freestyle
News
State Board of Education to review draft rules related to state’s first public charter schools
The Washington State Board of Education’s January 9-10 meeting will include a review and discussion of draft rules…
News
Gregoire proclaims January as “School Board Recognition Month”
January has been proclaimed as School Board Recognition Month by Gov. Christine Gregoire.
News
Kilmer opens Bremerton office
Rep. Derek Kilmer announced the opening of his first district office on Jan. 9 in the Norm Dicks…
Sports
2012: A memorable year for South Kitsap
Accomplishments ranged from high school's first female wrestler to place at state to Hammel's breakout season for the…
News
Oliveaux takes over as editor
This is his second stint with the Independent's parent company, Sound Publishing