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The city expects to complete a $1 million project next summer that will eliminate the problem of brown water that intermittently flows into homes supplied by Well 9.

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Long-sought remedy for brown water in Port Orchard will be a relief

The saga of brown water is hopefully nearing an end.

Where in South Kitsap? Do you recognize this scene?

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Where in South Kitsap? Did you know?

Handpainted cutouts create unique Christmas displays in South Kitsap woman's yard

Opinion

Some New Year’s resolutions are serious

With the new year approaching, it’s time to start considering what resolutions we each will make. In addition…

Mayor Lary Coppola presided over the final City Council meeting of his term in office Tuesday night.

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Mayor to Matthes: Don’t screw it up

Presiding at his last City Council meeting as Port Orchard’s mayor, Lary Coppola ended the evening with a…

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Feds criticized for overruling FDA on Plan B access

A decision to overrule the Food and Drug Administration’s recommendation to expand access to Plan B emergency contraception…

Smelt fishing on Sinclair Inlet.

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Smelt fishing on Sinclair Inlet | Photo

Fishermen gather near Ross Point on the Sinclair Inlet in search of smelt.

L.P. Neloms

Sports

Former South Kitsap hoops standout back on Wolves’ bench

2007 grad L.P. Neloms is a volunteer assistant coach this season

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Salvation Army gets $500,000 donation from Macombers

Port Orchard author Debbie Macomber and her husband, Wayne, recently donated $500,000 to the Bremerton Salvation Army.

South Kitsap senior Josh Smeland pinned Central Kitsap's Kurt Koemmpel in 5:04 to help the Wolves to a 42-24 win Tuesday night in a Class 4A Narrows League dual match.

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Wrestling: Quick start helps Wolves conquer Cougars

South Kitsap wins first six matches en route to 42-24 win

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Man jailed after attacking brother, threatening to kill family

A 19-year-old South Kitsap man jailed after he allegedly attacked his brother and threatened to kill his family…

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Council accelerates water rate increases to pay for well repairs

The Port Orchard City Council approved an accelerated four-year schedule of increases in water rates that will start…

Where in South Kitsap? Do you recognize this scene?

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Where in South Kitsap?

Here is this week's Where in South Kitsap? photo. Have you seen this scene before?

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Paying for well repair likely means raising city water rates sooner

The utilities committee will recommend the Port Orchard City Council approve using reserve funds to pay for an…

Sports

Wrestling: Wolves return youthful squad

Coach Nass feels team will be challenged to extend its streak of 177 consecutive dual-league match wins

Sports

Sports briefs: Wolves place fourth at Auburn Invitational

Rose, Meisner and Medeiros all place first in eight-team bracket

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Severe weather shelter to stay open

Due to ongoing freezing temperatures, Kitsap County's Severe Weather Shelter will continue evening operations through the weekend.

Opinion

Joyous Jingling is sound of community spirit

You could search far and wide, but you’d be hard-pressed to find a more inspiring example of community…

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Mayor shaken up in boating mishap

It was a painful fall for Mayor Lary Coppola. Not the outcome of the Port Orchard mayor's election;…

Tim Matthes

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Candidates react to final result in mayor’s race

Coppola issues statement conceding election, but rips supporters of Matthes for dirty campaign

Here is this week's photo for Where in South Kitsap? Have you seen this brightly lit scene?

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Where in South Kitsap? Did you know?

We offer you two views of this week's Where in South Kitsap? scene. Have you noticed this brightly…