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Portland police arrest Port Orchard man suspected in Bremerton shooting
North Portland Police have arrested 20-year-old Alexander Nelson, of Port Orchard, who allegedly shot a man in Bremerton…
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Olympic College hosts Science, Engineering, Math Information Night
Olympic College will host the fourth annual Science, Engineering and Mathematics Information Night on Tuesday. This free informational…
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Our region may get brrr-ned by La Niña again
Forecast calls for a wet, cold winter for the second year in a row
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City Council will upgrade video setup
The 10-year-old televisions and recording equipment at Port Orchard’s City Council chambers will soon be replaced by more…
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Independent staff earns numerous awards in state newspaper contest
The Port Orchard Independent staff won awards in news, sports, layout and advertising in the 2011 Washington Better…
Letters to the Editor
Letters to the editor, Oct. 14
Letters published in the Port Orchard Independent on Oct. 14, 2011
News
Port of Manchester campaign’s subplot is petition drive for four-year terms
David Kimble is running simultaneous campaigns in Manchester this fall, and in a way they’re both targeted at…
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Author’s daughter running for school board position
“Seeing the difference that someone on the school board can make about the outcome for the kids —…
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Lawyer whose wife is an educator seeks school board seat
His career rarely intertwines with education, but Gregory Wall has always had an interest in South Kitsap schools.
Opinion
Valid points lacking in ‘occupations’
The left end of the political spectrum is sparsely populated, if the “occupy” efforts provide a reliable indication…
Opinion
A dismissive sneer at ‘occupations’ is troubling
When a normally astute, dispassionate observer of political matters lurches off course — as our editorial page columnist…
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Council incumbent faces challenge from young teacher
The two men running for Port Orchard’s at-large City Council seat claim different strengths and visions for the…
Sports
Girls soccer: Late goal propels Wolves past Central Kitsap
South Kitsap junior Rose Posadas scores in 74th minute
Sports
Volleyball: Wolves bounce back, thump Mount Tahoma
South Kitsap captures 25-10, 25-11, 25-14 win Tuesday night
Sports
Football: South Kitsap’s upset bid falls short against No. 2 Lions
Bellarmine Prep scores 14 unanswered points to secure 38-24 win
News
Consumer alert: don’t get “smished”
The state attorney general's office is warning consumers about a text-message trap that attempts to capture financial information…
News
Big banks’ fees, small banks’ opportunity?
Local banks and credit unions expect to see a slight increase in membership as large national banks such…
Opinion
Allow for common sense in local government’s budgeting
If ordinary folks are going to make decisions affecting the budgets of local and state government, shouldn’t there…