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Lucarelli successful in third attempt at City Council seat
Cindy Lucarelli finally captured her goal of winning a City Council seat, defeating opponent Amy Miller with 54…
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Port Orchard man found hiding near burglarized site
A 42-year-old Port Orchard man was arrested for attempted burglary and other charges related to a break-in to…
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2011 Election Results: Mayor’s race still extremely close
Updated results show Matthes with eight-vote lead in Port Orchard mayor's race
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Ex-cop faces prison sentence for domestic assault
A former Port Orchard policeman is scheduled to be sentenced to prison Thursday for pushing his girlfriend out…
News
With no spin, how does city’s crime rate look?
Mayor Lary Coppola has made campaign boasts about a reduction in crime during his time in office, while…
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City councilman a big donor to anti-Coppola group’s ads
Port Orchard City Councilman Fred Chang donated $500 to the political committee that has sent out fliers attacking…
Sports
Saving grace — SK’s senior goalkeeper key to Wolves’ success
Highlight CDs generally require countless hours where someone methodically selects an athlete’s best moments throughout the season. But…
Business
Kitsap Economic Development director to speak at chamber lunch
John Powers, executive director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, will be the guest speaker at the monthly…
News
Ghost Train a monster success as fundraiser
Of all the Halloween festivities last weekend, none drew a larger crowd than the annual Ghost Train event…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor, Nov. 4
Letters to the editor published in the Port Orchard Independent on Nov. 4, 2011
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Share with us your most — and least — favorite Christmas songs
As the Christmas season approaches — sure, I know we just finished with Halloween and are still a…
Opinion
Don’t tell Jingle Bell Run to go the other way
Whether the Jingle Bell Run will stay the course or have to take a detour will be decided…
News
Suspected meth dealer arrested on kidnapping, assault and drug charges
Kitsap County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 45-year-old Bremerton man Tuesday who is allegedly involved in numerous local crimes…
News
County commissioners will lessen budget cut for prosecutor, but not auditor
Kitsap County commissioners have decided to alter their 2012 budget after hearing complaints from the county’s auditor and…
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City’s property tax revenue will dip in 2012 since no rate increase allowed
Port Orchard property owners will see the same tax rate in 2012 as this year, but the city’s…
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Critics assail allocation of city’s lodging tax
Several business leaders, representing nonprofit community events, are upset about proposed allocations of the city’s lodging tax that…
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Only one name linked to attack ads
Committee targeting mayor lists daughter of PO Chamber director as its treasurer
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Longtime Bay Street establishment closes
Another Bay Street institution has closed its doors. Owner Todd Waterman closed the Bay Street Ale House, which…