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Christensen to mount write-in challenge for Council seat

Clancy Donlin will have an opponent, after all, in his general-election race for the Port Orchard City Council's…

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Enhancements finally coming to Sedgwick crosswalk

After considerable effort by pedestrians and drivers, an upgrade at the pedestrian crossing near Converse Avenue SE and…

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Central Dock, Bay Street Meat Company have new partners

A new partnership team will operate the Central Dock Restaurant and the Bay Street Meat Company, both located…

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High winds, rain down trees, cut power to thousands in South Kitsap

Thousands are without power in Olalla; Port Orchard has 159 without power, PSE reports.

Kitsap Pizza co-owner Corinne Nelson believes her restaurant’s beer-battered dough and a  nontraditional menu separate the store from the competition.

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Kitsap Pizza’s secret is in the dough

Restaurant strives to differentiate itself from chains

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No Kitsap Transit service Labor Day

If you depend on Kitsap Transit to get around, you're out of luck on Labor Day. Kitsap Transit…

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Back To School Special Section in Aug. 28 edition of Port Orchard Independent

It's time to gear up for the start of school! The Independent has a special supplement in the…

Bobbie Stewart

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Bay Street merchants have a ‘persistent’ booster at group’s helm

Bobbie Stewart, president of the Port Orchard Bay Street Association, is a woman of little fanfare who flies…

New South Colby Elementary School principal Joe Riley says his path toward administration began when he was transferred from Marcus Whitman Junior High to South Kitsap High School in September 2011.

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Riley: South Colby will remain ‘family school’

New principal wants school to retain focus on what works

South Kitsap running backs coach Tony Reed gives junior Connor Seaton some pointers during practice Aug. 25.

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FOOTBALL | Taylor named as Wolves’ starting signal-caller

Senior will lead South Kitsap in opener against Cougars

Destiny Hope Johnson

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Man stabbed in South Kitsap; suspect now identified

A 31-year-old man was hospitalized with critical injuries Aug. 22 after being stabbed in the back and slashed…

Two Gig Harbor men were captured Sunday morning by Port Orchard Police after they led a chase through Port Orchard with a van holding fishing gear worth thousands of dollars.

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Van erupts in flames after burglary chase with police

Two Gig Harbor men were captured Aug. 23 by Port Orchard Police after they led a high-speed chase…

Tina Jeu

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Homeless in Kitsap County: The count is 496 — but it’s probably higher

496. According to statistics gathered during Kitsap County’s annual Point in Time Count earlier this year, that’s how…

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Road work planned this week in South Kitsap County

Several South Kitsap County roads will be affected by repair, construction and maintenance work through Aug. 28.

Blue Creations Adam Smith

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South Kitsap schools officials eye logo redesign

Superintendent Reid wants a ‘unifying’ look for district

South Kitsap football players

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FOOTBALL | Kralik curbs conventional practice strategy

Wolves open preseason practice indoors for 75 minutes

Suspect at large in luring incident.

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Police still searching for luring suspect

A man who Port Orchard Police said attempted to lure a girl into his car near the Kitsap…

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Chief Steven Wright

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Fire chief Wright’s path guided by his will to improve, serve

What were the chances an association with a “little old teacher” at Washington State University would lead Steven…

Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce city's 125th anniversary commemorative coin.

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Port Orchard Chamber selling 125th commemorative coins

The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce is selling a "commemorative challenge coin" in observance of Port Orchard's 125th…

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue firefighters conduct a routine training exercise at their Orchard Heights firehouse headquarters.

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South Kitsap Fire and Rescue bond measure looming for fall

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue is planning to ask voters to approve a $4.9 million bond measure that…