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MILITARY NEWS | Twomey completes basic training

Air Force Airman Sara Twomey graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.

Kelcie Jolliffe will compete next month in the National American Miss Washington Pageant.

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Jolliffe is finalist for state pageant crown

Kelcie Jolliffe, 16, of Port Orchard, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss…

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Stepping Stones hold grand opening

Stepping Stones Learning Center and Preschool will open its doors to children 8 years old and younger.

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DISTRICT 35 | Pair of Republicans challenging incumbent for House seat

Two Republicans are trying to unseat a longtime Democrat for the 35th District’s state House seat for Position…

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Public records request involves more than 20,000 city emails

Since the beginning of the year, city clerk staff has been combing through more than 20,000 emails to…

Shelly Wilkerson

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Painting honors late businessman

Shelly Wilkerson, owner of Crazy Lady on Bay Street, presents a portrait of Darryl Baldwin to Shelia Cline…

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Port Orchard council approves Chamber to Lodging Tax Advisory Committee

After a 3-3 deadlock by the Port Orchard city council, Mayor Tim Matthes cast the deciding vote for…

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Online fundraiser set up for young drowning victim

A memorial fund has been set up for the family of a 12-year-old boy who died in a…

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Audition set for part in upcoming short film

An audition for a small part in the short film “Closing Time” will be held at 6:30 p.m.…

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Test results at Horseshoe Lake find no norovirus particles, lake will reopen July 19

Horseshoe Lake County Park will reopen on Saturday, July 19, announced the Kitsap Public Health District.

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Plan ahead for night closures of SR 302 Purdy Spit

Beginning July 24, drivers who use the Purdy Spit on State Route 302 will encounter five total night…

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Email answers mayor’s concerns about agreement

An email sent by Port Orchard’s city attorney on July 3, answered questions that Mayor Tim Matthes asked…

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State Building Code change reduces time, costs for homeowners to install home rooftop solar

The Washington State Building Code Council unanimously approved a change in state law that allows installation of simple…

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Workforce development in Kitsap gets a boost from Congress

An overhauled public workforce development program will be signed into law by President Barack Obama after overwhelming passage…

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Horseshoe Lake illness confirmed as norovirus

The Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) has confirmed the virus affecting those who visited Horseshoe Lake County Park…

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened a new store in Port Orchard this week.

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Navy veteran brings Dickey’s to Port Orchard

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit opened its newest location in Port Orchard on July 17 under the leadership of a…

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KEDA offering free two-hour seminar for small businesses

The Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) is offering “Small Business Finance for Government Contractors: Prepping You for Success,”…

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Lloyd completes basic training

Air Force Reserve Airman First Class Taylor B. Lloyd graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San…

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Local resident graduates from Pacific University

Michelle Wold of Port Orchard has graduated from Pacific University with a bachelor’s degree in biology.

Letters to the Editor

Supporting Sean Smith for assessor

Sean Smith simply has the best resume for the job. His education, plus his management, business and real…