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Walmart expansion a win all around for SK

The long-overdue deal announced last week between Walmart and those living in homes adjacent to the company’s Port…

Opinion

I-1098 would be devastating to entrepreneurship

Each year, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) publishes a list of the best to worst…

The Maritime Gig in Gig Harbor is one of the Peninsula's most-anticipated events of the year.

Life

Maritime Gig keeps the nautical fun happening

South Kitsap's neighbors in Gig Harbor celebrate community’s seagoing heritage

Forsenic psychologist Park Dietz’s fees can run into tens of thousands of dollars

News

Kitsap County likely to pay dearly to dispute accused murderer’s insanity defense

Prosecutor’s Office has hired high-profile psychiatrist Park Dietz to counter murder suspect Daniel Mustard’s plea

Sports

Track: South Kitsap only places one at state meet

Sophomore Kelsie Forcier's eighth-place finish is the highlight as South Kitsap girls team finishes tied for 51st

Artist's rendering of how the remodeled

News

Settlement with neighbors clears obstacles to Walmart expansion

It’s been almost seven years since the Walmart in Port Orchard started its quest to expand from a…

News

Citizen committee complimentary of South Kitsap schools’ budget

The words “resourceful and responsible” frequently are used when administrators discuss the budget at South Kitsap School District…

Opinion

Already taxed to the gills? Let’s find out

By November we might find out whether a majority of voters believe we are taxed enough already.

Kitsap County's plan to renovate the South Kitsap Regional Park has been praised for its “sustainability.”

News

SK Regional Park plan hailed for ‘sustainability’

The Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) announced the selection of the South Kitsap Regional Park Master Plan Phase 1…

News

Is the hiking/biking trail a luxury or a necessity?

In the abstract, the Mosquito Fleet walking/biking trail currently being discussed by the Port Orchard City Council sounds…

Letters to the Editor

Washington state’s shoreline regulations are badly out of date

I represent the Washington Department of Ecology and am involved in providing public information about shoreline master programs…

News

Vets Home residents have wish list requests

Each resident at the Washington State Veterans Home at Retsil has put together a wish list of items…

News

Port of Bremerton aims to lower energy costs

The Port of Bremerton has announced it will reduce energy consumption at the airport, marinas and industrial park…

The city of Port Orchard has imposed a moratorium on new billboards until it can revise its current sign code.

News

Port Orchard puts 180-day moratorium on new billboard ads

The Port Orchard City Council on Tuesday night unanimously adopted a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new…

Community Transition Program (CTP) students Kayla Spieth (left) and Seth Lan-ders-Printy (right) plant tomatillos

News

Helpline closes thift shop, moves into nursery

Vintage to Vogue thrift store on Bay Street closed its doors on May 21 for the last time.

Sidney Museum & Arts Association board president Jud Turner inspects the Port Orchard historic structure.

News

Sidney Museum, Gallery building earns historic designation

The 102-year-old Sidney Museum and Arts Association building has again been recognized for its historic presence in downtown…

Sports

Track: Four individuals, one relay advance to state

Eight Wolves — all girls — will compete at Star Track on Friday and Saturday at Mount Tahoma

News

Mayor’s arraignment on DUI charges set for June 10

Port Orchard Mayor Lary Coppola will get his day in court regarding his driving under the influence (DUI)…

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office investigators probe the scene of a shooting and stabbing in Olalla on Friday morning.

News

Olalla shooting, stabbing victim’s roommate arrested

Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office investigators announced Friday night an arrest had been made in the shooting and stabbing…

News

‘Best of SK’ honors to be awarded

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