More than 30 people attended the first of two public hearings scheduled this month for citizens comments on changing the current form of government and city classification.
A 14-year-old girl’s statement about having sex with a Port Orchard man led to charges being filed in Kitsap County District Court.
South Kitsap resident Rachel Denny was selected as one of the contestant on “Let’s Make A Deal” game show broadcasted on Wednesday, June 5 on KIRO (Channel 7) — a CBS affiliate.
A Port Orchard teenager was named the national winner for the third annual Lovin’ Award, which recognizes young individuals who embody strength in character, leadership and compassion for those with differences.
The South Kitsap School District Board of Directors will meet on Thursday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. at Mullenix Ridge Elementary School, 3900 SE Mullenix Rd.The original meeting was set for June 5, but was moved to June 6 because of the Explorer Academy graduation.
People who would like to donate money for a 8-year-old girl injured in an April 28 truck-bicycle accident will have the opportunity during an upcoming fundraiser.
Away from his profession life, Nick Bond is an avid snowboarder, mountain biker, rafter and soccer player. He is Port Orchard’s new development director.
We should never forget the brave men and women who served in our military and sacrificed their lives so that our beloved country can remain a free nation.
This will be the fifth year of the event which takes place in Port Orchard and Bremerton on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26.
South Kitsap High School senior Vincent Bachteler is organizing a student march on Wednesday, May 22, to show support for staff members that could be affected by the recent budget cuts.
Stella Vakarcs, senior program manager for the Kitsap County Public Works Department, said the county is working on a “cleaner process” to form a Utility Local Improvement District (ULID).
A resolution approved 4-0 by the School Board would cut 68 jobs — 61 teaching positions — in the South Kitsap School District.
The Port Orchard City Council voted unanimously May 14 to approve a joint agreement with the Port of Bremerton and City of Bremerton for Kitsap Harbor Tours, Inc., to provide additional foot ferry service hours on Friday and Saturday during the summer.
The deadline is past and 114 people signed up as candidates in the upcoming elections in the 26th Legislative District and throughout Kitsap County.
Despite being part of a poor family, LaVerne remembers her mother — Emma Nelson Larson — as an “adorable woman” who helped raise seven boys and five girls in harsh times during the early part of the 20th Century.
About 200 people — mostly teachers — voiced their concerns after the School Board presented the South Kitsap School District’s budget challenges for 2013-14.
It’s estimated, between 20,000 to 50,000 people in the U.S. may have a disease which results in brittle bones. But one local woman is hoping a picnic and gathering will help spread public awareness about the disease.
During the School Board’s public meeting April 24, the financial challenges facing the district mentioned in the letter were highlighted.
A South Kitsap girl, hit by a truck on April 28, was upgraded to satisfactory condition Friday, said a hospital spokesperson.
On April 23, City Council confirmed the appointment of Commander Geoffrey Marti as the city’s top cop — which was effective April 24.1
