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Mood downcast at incumbent Mayor Matthes’ gathering

The atmosphere at the Lighthouse restaurant was friendly and hopeful on Nov. 3, the night of Port Orchard's…

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Putaansuu: ‘It’s time to heal our community’

Port Orchard City Councilman Rob Putaansuu glanced at his watch during his mayoral campaign's election-night party. "It's 8:05,"…

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Putaansuu racks up big win in Port Orchard mayoral contest; City Council incumbents win

Port Orchard City Council member Rob Putaansuu, who campaigned on a pro-growth, business-friendly platform, has won a decisive…

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South Kitsap general election results expected shortly after 8 p.m.

The Independent will provide South Kitsap general election results and candidate comments shortly after the 8 p.m. deadline…

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Shrek the Musical coming to Silverdale

CSTOCK's next performance during their 30th anniversary season is going to be Shrek the Musical.

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Matthes apologizes for altercation, but says he followed the law during meeting

In the aftermath of a Friday altercation between Mayor Tim Matthes and Teresa Osinski, executive vice president of…

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FOOTBALL | Wolves fight until the end on Senior Night

South fell 38-13 to Timberline Oct. 10, but the players and fans never let down.

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Election season turns ugly: Mayor, Home Builders Association official get in scuffle

The "silly season" has become downright ugly just days before the Tuesday general election. A skirmish during an…

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Mile Hill Drive Godfather’s Pizza closing

The pizzeria will reopen as a Westside Pizza toward the end of November.

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Timber! Evergreen comes crashing down on Port Orchard home

Debbie Cook will never again linger over a morning cup of coffee while gazing out the back sliding…

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Soroptists host Holly Daze crafts and gifts show this weekend

Soroptimist International of Port Orchard (SIPO) will stage its annual “Holly Daze” Craft and Gift Show on Saturday,…

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Editorial: Contribute to your city by voting

Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven’t voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be…

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Cagle Opinion Cartoon

Port Orchard Independent Opinion: Cagle Cartoon

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South Kitsap Calendar Oct. 30 – Nov. 5

South Kitsap Calendar items for Oct. 30 - Nov. 6

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Introducing Ellie and Bauer

Ellie and Bauer are adoptable dogs from the Kitsap Humane Society.

Little ghouls and goblins (and a princess or two) line up behind a string of pumpkins at the Port Orchard Public Market’s Pumpkin Palooza last year.

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The little monsters around you …

Little ghouls and goblins (and a princess or two) line up behind a string of pumpkins at the…

General election - Nov. 3.

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Down to the wire: election ballots due Nov. 3

The general-election countdown has begun for South Kitsap voters, who have until 8 p.m. Nov. 3, to get…

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SPORTS UPDATE | A busy weekend for the Wolves

Boys tennis and girls swim headed to league, football game was relocated and soccer beat the team in…

South’s marching band performing their Bon Jovi themed field routine at the homecoming football game Oct. 16.

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South’s band marches to their own beat

The unsung heroes of South Kitsap's marching band are much more than just background noise at sporting events.

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South Kitsap district will ask voters to approve $124.99 million school bond issue

A $124.99 million school bond issue to build a second high school in the South Kitsap School District…