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SKFR emergency crews helps fire victims on Blake Island mishap

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue crews — with assistance from the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office — traveled to…

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue personnel extinguish a fire on the second floor of a home in the 1200 block of Beach Drive.

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South Kitsap man faces arson charges

Gregory James Kristudek, 54, Port Orchard, has been charged with two counts of first-degree arson.

Business

John L. Scott Real Estate set to acquire Reid Real Estate

John L. Scott Real Estate announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the Kitsap County…

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City legal services topic of council’s work study session

The Port Orchard City Council is set to conduct a work study session on Sept. 16 at City…

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Memorial service for Lorraine May is Sept. 20

A celebration of life service for Lorraine May, former Independent associate publisher, is set from 1-4 p.m. Saturday,…

South Kitsap's Kenny Stafne (61) and Dominic Vargas (21) tackle Peninsula running back Mayor Ali.

Sports

FOOTBALL | Wolves ‘destroyed’ by Peninsula

Canton said his team was not ready after suffering program’s worst loss in five years

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Chamber seeking nominations for 2014 Man and Woman of the Year

The Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce invites the community to nominate candidates for this year’s Man and Woman…

South Kitsap senior Shannon Laupola is one of the squad’s few experienced returners.

Sports

VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW | Wolves have youthful foundation

South Kitsap has an inexperienced squad, but coach likes his team’s athleticism

Isaiah Davis

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SPORTS BRIEFS | South Kitsap graduate earns recognition

Davis has been named to the first-team defense on the 2014 D2Football.com Preseason All-America Team

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Dyes Inlet closed to all shellfish harvesting

The Kitsap Public Health District and Washington State Department of Health have closed Dyes Inlet, including Oyster and…

Clancy Donlin

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Wig Wam wins The Darryl Award

Clancy Donlin, right, chair for this year’s Taste of Port Orchard, presents the “The Darryl Award” to Wig…

For the third time in two years

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New name, new owners

For the third time in two years, the bakery at 707 Bay Street is under a new name…

Award-winning singer-songwriter Dana Hubbard will kick off the Olalla Clubhouse Concert Series Sept. 13 at the Olalla Community Hall.

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Monthly music series starting in Olalla

The tiny South Kitsap town is becoming something of a Mecca for touring musicians.

Business

Therapy services are available to uninsured

Throughout her career, Georgann Falotico became increasingly aware that not everyone in need of counseling could afford it.…

Business

Franciscan Health System renamed CHI Franciscan Health

Franciscan Health System has a new name and logo — it’s now called CHI Franciscan Health, a change…

Business

AG, BBB partner to help stop newest scam

The Washington State Office of Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau have joined together to help consumers…

Opinion

DON BRUNELL | Labor Day epilogue: Partnering for success

Easier said than done, especially in today’s often vitriolic and politically charged atmosphere.

Opinion

IN OUR OPINION | Fully fund schools as required by McCleary

According to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, only two of 17 of South Kitsap School…

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Kitsap County sets dates for budget hearings

Kitsap County budget review hearings for 2015 funding proposals from all county departments and agencies get underway Sept.…

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‘Wine with Wags’ honors legacy of former SKSD administrator

It was a tradition that many of his closest friends relished: an annual wine and hors d’ oeuvres…