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Kitsap Audubon offering $6,000 in scholarships

The Kitsap Audubon Society is now accepting applications for $6,000 in scholarships, including a $3,000 Ann Sleight Memorial…

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South Kitsap swimmers compete in state meet

The South Kitsap swim and dive team competed at the state tournament at the King County Aquatic Center…

Illustration of new St. Vincent de Paul building

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St. Vincent de Paul reaches its $100K goal

St. Vincent de Paul has reached its goal of raising $100,000 to complete its down-payment requirements to build…

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SKSD board unanimously approves bond for April 26 ballot

The South Kitsap School District’s board of directors has unanimously voted to return a bond measure to build…

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Mullenix Ridge Elementary suffers some broken windows, but averts damage from explosion

The South Kitsap house explosion Feb. 23 triggered alarms and activated fire sprinklers at Mullenix Ridge Elementary, which…

William and Maria McDonald

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Rosary, Mass scheduled for William and Maria McDonald

The St. Gabriel Church website reports that the rosary will be recited at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24 and…

William and Maria McDonald

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Couple was active in faith, Guamanian community

William and Maria McDonald were “very active in many different areas of parish life, a fun-loving couple with…

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Two people killed in South Kitsap house explosion

Two residents were killed early Feb. 23 by an explosion that destroyed their home at 3585 SE Soholt…

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Opinion | St. Vincent de Paul’s existence at risk; step up before it is too late

A Port Orchard community resource is about to disappear before our very eyes. But it’s not too late…

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SK grad returns home to care for Port Orchard’s pets

When Amanda Smith was growing up in South Kitsap, she was surrounded by lots of pets and enjoyed…

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Fathoms O’ Fun Royal Court pageant competition gears up

Fathoms O’ Fun’s Royal Court selection is underway this year with the scholarship competition taking place March 5…

Artwork by Danielle Rimbert

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Take a sip at Brewed Awakening beer and art show Feb. 20

Slaughter County Brewing Company is hosting “Brewed Awakening” at its Port Orchard location, 1307 Bay St., on Saturday,…

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‘Pig out’ at the Valentine’s Day Barn Party Sunday

Feeling like pigging out this weekend? You can do so Sunday and not feel guilty at the Valentine’s…

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Calendar | Feb. 12-18

Events and activities happening around South Kitsap during the week of Feb. 12-18.

South Kitsap’s wrestling team prepares for the regional tournament being hosted at Bellarmine Prep in Tacoma Feb. 12-13. Fourteen wrestlers and seven alternates are competing to make a trip to the Mat Classic and compete for a state championship. “I think all 14 can get out and go to state

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SK wrestling | Road to regionals

With regionals and state approaching, bringing archrivals and the best in the state to compete against one another,…

The Dragonfly Cinema’s new owner Nick Taylor. “I’ve always wanted to own a theater

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New Dragonfly Cinema owner is on mission to keep the movies rolling

The Dragonfly Cinema on Bay Street has found a new owner who has long held a dream to…

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Be cautious | Get a call or email from the IRS? It’s likely a scam

Phone scammers and bogus e-mailers are out in force during this tax season, and apparently Port Orchard has…

Maurine Simons works on a school bus wheel hub and is preparing it for installation of a tire.

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Being an auto mechanic is not just a ‘guy thing’

Maurine Simons is an unexpected face among the five-person automotive technology crew that works inside the repair and…

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IRS offers low-income citizens free filing for federal tax returns

The Internal Revenue Service has launched a free filing option for federal income-tax filers.

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Crazy Lady Galleries to hang it up

Another small business on Bay Street is closing its doors. Crazy Lady Galleries at 724 Bay St., which…