News
Influenza on the rise in Kitsap County
Harrison Medical Center is seeing a higher than normal number of elderly patients admitted to the hospital with…
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South Kitsap School District settles lawsuit with Sparks
Former employee, who was terminated in 2011, will receive $100,000 settlement
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Firefighters respond to early morning fire
The Kitsap County Fire Marshal’s office is conducting the investigation into an early morning residential fire on Jan.…
News
K-12: Expensive focus of 2015 legislative debates
Lawmakers are confronted with a mountain of expensive problems to solve, ranging from transportation to mental health. But…
News
Central Kitsap community mourning loss of three teens
Hundreds gathered at a candlelight vigil on Jan. 11. Another vigil is scheduled Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., at…
Business
Chamber’s after-hours event at Independent
The Port Orchard Independent, 2465 Bethel Ave., Suite 102, will host the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce after-hours…
News
Inslee proclaims January as ‘School Board Recognition Month’
Gov. Jay Inslee has proclaimed the month of January as “School Board Recognition Month.”
Business
Marshall named President, CMO of Franciscan Medical Group
Michael Marshall, M.D., has been named the new president and chief medical officer for Franciscan Medical Group, CHI…
News
Kalac charged with assaulting jail inmate
Murder suspect David Michael Kalac was charged with attempted first-degree murder for assaulting a jail inmate last month.
Business
POBSA meeting at MoonDogs, Too on Jan. 15
The Port Orchard Bay Street Association is set to meet from 7:30- 9 a.m. Jan. 15, at MoonDogs,…
Business
Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce luncheon slated for Jan. 15
Chamber Executive Director Matt Murphy will present his “State of the Chamber” address. The Chamber will also honor…
Business
Open house set at Discovery Montessori
Discovery Montessori, 1026 Sidney Ave., Ste. 160, is having an open house from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 27, to…
News
Applicants now being accepted for Senior Tax Exchange Program
South Kitsap School District will continue the Senior Tax Exchange Program (STEP) in 2015.
Opinion
JERRY CORNFIELD | Bills await lawmakers when session begins
With the start of another year comes the promise of another session of the state Legislature and the…
News
South Kitsap HS NJROTC hosting fundraiser for marksmanship team
The South Kitsap High School NJROTC will host a shooting competition fundraiser Jan. 9-10 to help raise money…
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COURTS | South Colby man allegedly steals checks, faces forgery charge
A South Kitsap man was charged with forgery in Kitsap County Superior Court earlier this week.
News
Man faces assault charge of jail inmate
A 25-year-old Bainbridge man faces assault charges over food in the Kitsap County Jail.
News
Sparks’ lawsuit against South Kitsap School District will proceed
Plaintiff alleges 2011 firing was based on racial discrimination
Sports
WRESTLING | Anderson builds on success
South Kitsap junior won 113-pound weight class at Pacific Coast Championships
Sports
FOOTBALL | Canton resigns as South Kitsap’s coach
South Kitsap alumnus, who compiled a 13-17 record in three seasons, said he did not desire ‘to fight…