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Civil Service Commission posts remain abandoned

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

The city Council voted to dismiss an Ethics Board complaint and a petition for removal of two Civil Service Commission members during Wednesday’s council meeting, finally putting to rest an ongoing controversy with the commission.

UAC recommends utility remain with the city

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Winslow's residents saw a 34 percent drop in their water rates, and now they may be looking toward yet another reduction.

Civil Service controversy reaches state level

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

The Civil Service Commission’s hot potato has reached the state Attorney General’s Office, and Tim Ford, the state’s open government ombudsman, has tossed it right back into the lap of the city.

SAFE Boats loses out — Coast Guard chooses Louisiana competitor for big buy

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

The Coast Guard has passed up SAFE Boats International, a Port Orchard firm, for a $180,100,000 contract to replace the force’s workhorse small boats.

Bremerton High graduate numbers on the rise — Parent involvement key

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Not one specific program or change can be pinpointed as helping more students to graduate high school in Bremerton. But numbers show an increase in graduation rate and there are many factors that have contributed to it.

For the love of baking — Charleston bakery owner is on 30 years of baking pink champagne cakes

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

A woman walked into the bakery on Callow Avenue and burst into tears. She had moved away from Bremerton and had not been to McGavin’s Bakery in 25 years. To her, everything looked the same and she took a pink champagne cake to celebrate the reunion.

Art for the Cure in Silverdale

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Art for the Cure, a Breast Cancer Awareness event, is being presented by Advanced Medical Imaging and Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio in conjunction with an open house celebration at the new Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio in Silverdale on Thursday, Oct. 27.

Bremerton High graduate numbers on the rise — Parent involvement key

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

SAFE Boats loses out — Coast Guard chooses Louisiana competitor for big buy

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

The Coast Guard has passed up SAFE Boats International, a Port Orchard firm, for a $180,100,000 contract to replace the force’s workhorse small boats.

Man burned, boat singed at Kingston Marina when kerosene heater catches fire

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

A man suffered burns and the cabin of his gill netter sustained significant damage when the crew's attempt to refuel a kerosene heater went awry at the Port of Kingston's guest dock late Thursday. Crews were dispatched just before 11 p.m. on Thursday following a report of a boat ablaze. Because of the large potential posed by marina fire, the incident initially drew a big response.

Best-selling author, leadership coach will share his insights at benefit for ShareNet

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Leadership and coaching expert John C. Maxwell has written more than 60 books, primarily focusing on leadership. His books have sold more than 19 million copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List and translations in more than 50 languages. He’s one of 25 authors and artists named to Amazon.com's 10th anniversary Hall of Fame. Every year, Maxwell conducts seminars for Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the National Football League. And now he’s coming to Kitsap County to share his insights, with all registration fees donated to ShareNet Food Bank in Kingston.

Kingston High School grad wins scholarship to Fashion Institute in L.A.

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Paulyna Garcia Aceves, a 2011 Kingston High School graduate, won a full-year scholarship to the school for her fashion merchandising entry to the Prom Advice Scholarship Competition, held by the Fashion Institute.

Former police clerk charged with second gun theft

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Kitsap County sheriff’s detectives, working in conjunction with Poulsbo police, have again arrested a former Poulsbo police evidence clerk and charged her with theft. The agencies announced Thursday that Amanda M. Dixon, 23, now of Kingston, was arrested Tuesday morning at the Kitsap County Courthouse where she was attending proceedings involving her boyfriend, identified as Jacob J. Bryant, 22. She was booked into the Kitsap County Jail on a charge of theft of a firearm. Bail was set at $50,000.

Viking Avenue looks ahead

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

POULSBO — Viking Avenue businesses are reviving the thoroughfare’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony this year in an endeavor to bring consumers and residents back to the once-busy district.

Conservancy has 18 months to raise funds

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

PORT GAMBLE — Cascade Land Conservancy has formed a “formidable” partnership with Pope Resources and several interested organizations to acquire 7,000 acres of Pope Resources land around Port Gamble for preservation. The conservancy has 18 months to identify its funding sources to buy 7,000 acres of forest land and 1.8 miles of shoreline from Olympic Property Group, Pope Resources’ real estate arm.

Who will it be for Port Orchard's mayor?

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Burglary suspect arrested after fleeing into swamp

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

A 28-year-old burglary suspect allegedly tried to evade Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies by crashing through underbrush and swimming into a swamp near SW Pine Road early Friday.

Worker injured in fall through roof opening at Myrhe's building

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

A worker was injured today when he fell through the roof of the Myrhe's Restaurant building on Bay Street.

Spartans suffer 27-24 loss to Eastside Catholic

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Bainbridge High dropped its fourth straight football game Thursday night, losing 27-24 when Eastside Catholic scored a fourth-quarter touchdown on a 17-yard pass from Trey Reynolds to Matt Callans.

Spartans play at Eastside Catholic Thursday night

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

The Bainbridge High football team hopes to break a three-game losing streak Thursday night when it faces Eastside Catholic in Sammamish. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Tough loss, but no time to mope

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:21 PDT

Bainbridge football coach Andy Grimm says the Spartans will have to bounce back quickly from a 24-21 loss to Seattle Prep last Friday.

Concussions are the norm — Girls soccer second only to football in high school sports concussions

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

At six and one, the Bremerton varsity girls soccer team is doing well this year, despite having had three players out already for concussions.

The story of a second marathon — painful, but worth it

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Pain is, in fact, temporary. I thought that since this would be my second marathon, it would be easier. Nope. I had forgotten how painful running a marathon was until I was at about mile 20 of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco Sunday.

Kings West looks for state rebound | Cross Country

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Out of sight, out of mind.

The story of a second marathon — painful, but worth it

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Concussions are the norm — Girls soccer second only to football in high school sports concussions

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

At six and one, the Bremerton varsity girls soccer team is doing well this year, despite having had three players out already for concussions.

Inside the Huddle

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Kingston High School girls cross country team takes first place at league meet Thursday

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Kingston's Marina Roberts sets course record at The Cedars at Dungeness

North Kitsap High School girls soccer wins 2-1 against Port Townsend

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Kingston High School ties with Port Angeles. Team may be dropped from third seed running for sub-districts.

Girls soccer: Bucs eye third seed in sub-districts

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

North Kitsap High School girls soccer wins 2-1 against Port Townsend

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Kingston High School ties with Port Angeles. Team may be dropped from third seed running for sub-districts.

North Kitsap High School volleyball team prepares for league title game

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

The team defeated Port Townsend Thursday to move one step closer to taking the Olympic League title.

North Kitsap High School girls swim losses to Port Angeles

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

The team has one more chance to improve times Oct. 25 when it travels to Port Angeles.

Volleyball: Wolves look to 'finish' in 2012

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

South Kitsap finished with winning record, but a couple of close losses kept it out of the playoffs

Football: Wolves crush Stadium 60-28

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

South Kitsap hosts rival Central Kitsap at 7 p.m. Friday for playoff berth

Football capsule: South Kitsap at Stadium

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:22 PDT

Wolves need road win to keep postseason hopes alive

Julie Duke adds fresh vibe to Island Music Center

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:24 PDT

Halloween events on Bainbridge Island

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:24 PDT

Ready to get your ghoul on? Catch these upcoming Halloween-related events.

Author trifecta at Eagle Harbor Books

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:24 PDT

Eagle Harbor Book Co. hosts an impressive constellation of writers this week: Greg Atkinson, David Guterson and Joe Upton.

Tapping into our timber roots: Old Mill Days is Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

If you enjoy carrying heavy logs on your shoulders, or excel at tossing eight-foot-long logs like javelins, Old Mill Days in Port Gamble is your time to shine. Among other timber-themed competitions during the three-day festival next weekend is the first annual search for the Kitsap Toughest Timberman.

Kingston’s getting its groove on

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

KINGSTON — Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston is set to groove with toe-tappin’, booty-shakin’ music every Saturday this month.

What’s Up in Kitsap Arts

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

Kitsap Arts and Crafts hosts its

Questions of my own; From hiccups to flies, I need answers | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

You know me as Ask Erin, but I have questions of my own that need answering. I'm turning the tables this week and asking for your help.

Port Gamble Ghost Conference to discuss things that go bump in the night | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

Age-old traditions continue to delight | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:25 PDT

The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats bring their act to Bremerton this weekend.

North Kitsap Herald wins 14 awards in state press contest

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:26 PDT

The North Kitsap Herald won 14 awards, including first places for special section cover design, feature writing and photography, in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented Oct. 7 at an awards dinner during the 124th annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Convention, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett.

Viking Avenue's future is subject of Oct. 17 community meeting

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:26 PDT

The City of Poulsbo will host a West Poulsbo (Viking Avenue) Community Meeting on Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., in the Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Becky Erickson said all business owners and concerned residents from the Viking Avenue area are invited to attend. The topic of conversation will be “What can the City of Poulsbo do to help support your businesses along Viking Avenue?”

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:26 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:26 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:26 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

Tribal Journeys Journal

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

Ask Erin: Who are you again? What to do when you forget a name | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

How to handle when you can't remember a name.

Helping the helpless; PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap bring hope to struggling pet owners | Kitsap Week

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

The struggling economy has caused more than lost jobs and foreclosures. It's also caused heartache for pets and their families.

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

Gluten Free Foodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

UAC vice chair accused by colleague of distorting ‘many facts’ in column | Guest Column | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

Your Oct. 14 edition contains a guest opinion piece by Arlene Buetow (“City needs to act in best interest of ratepayers”) recommending transfer of the city’s water utility to the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD).

Some introverts can’t hide out even when it’s their mission | Latte Guy | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

The woman who is my wife and I have slightly different personality types when it comes to meeting new people. For example, when Wendy walks into a room full of people she doesn’t know, she becomes energized and acts as though everyone in the room is an old friend she is meeting for the first time.

Elect councilors without preconceived agendas| Our Opinion | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

There’s no doubt that people, especially those living in a small town whose populace has a high political IQ and loves a spirited power struggle, have a tendency to want to put neighbors in office who share their own political or consensus-building views. That makes sense, at least if it’s done on an individual basis and important personality traits such as morality, ethics, and honesty are also taken into account.

In our opinion: Get out your vote

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

We often use this space to encourage city and county leadership to make decisions or take action in ways that we support and believe in. This week, with the mailing of ballots, we want to encourage our readers, the public to take the time and fill out their entire ballot before mailing them in or dropping them off by 8 p.m. On Nov. 8.

Everything Bremerton: A sad time for racing

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

The world of motorsports died a little this week with the loss of two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Weldon on lap 12 of the last Indy car race of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Everything Bremerton: Feeding Bremerton

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:27 PDT

Here are two pieces about food in Bremerton that everyone can appreciate.

In our opinion: Get out your vote

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Vote YES for the Veterans and Humans Services Levy

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

The question has been asked; do we really need the Veterans and Human Services Levy? One answer is yes as the demand for assistance is increasing while funding from federal, state, and charitable resources is declining.

In our opinion: Don't wag the dog

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Facing a 2012 budget shortfall of more than $2 million, the Bremerton City Councilmembers are likely to cut a few of their staffs’ positions after Mayor Patty Lent offers her proposal for the 2012 city budget.

Give SoundRunner adequate time | Editorial

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Kingston port commissioners were wise to not pull the plug on SoundRunner on Sept. 26. But the reprieve they gave the passenger ferry service is shortsighted. The Port of Kingston revived the Kingston-to-Seattle passenger ferry May 31 with the understanding it would take about four years to build ridership to the point where SoundRunner would be self-sustaining. SoundRunner has used up its first-year port subsidy, and that has commissioners worried. As the old saying goes, you’ve got to spend money to make money.

Point/Counterpoint: Political appointments

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Three times this year, the Kitsap County Commission has appointed someone to a vacant elected office, using the recommendation of the political party that held the office. The county’s GOP and Democratic party chairmen argue the pros and cons of that system.

The North Kitsap Herald endorses ... | Editorial

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

The North Kitsap Herald recommends the following candidates in the Nov. 8 general election.

Every bit of salmon habitat is important | Being Frank

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

I’ve been talking a lot lately about the connection between salmon, habitat and treaty rights. That connection is pretty simple. No habitat equals no salmon. No salmon equals no treaty rights. And no treaty rights equals a breach of contract between the tribes and U.S. government.

The transparency cliché

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Calling for more transparency in government is becoming a cliché.

County lid lift brings out differences

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Kitsap County government’s property tax “lid lift” ballot proposition has prompted a debate about more than the money that would be involved in the requested tax increase.

Letters to the editor, Oct. 21 (election-related)

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Published Oct. 21 in the Port Orchard Independent

BSF continues to be our school district’s best friend | Letters | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

At Wilkes Elementary School this fall, a favorite activity for students and staff is to watch the construction of the new school. We’ve already observed an evolution from the “big dig” to the raising of the walls for the gym and cafeteria. We’re looking forward to watching the transformation to a new space we can call ours.

City Council candidates should be unbiased from the beginning | Letters | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Last week’s Review contained a letter from a retiring City Council member presenting a slate of candidates to select for the council.

Sports alumni dinner a huge success for BHS | Letters | Oct. 21

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:28 PDT

Our inaugural “We are Spartans” Sports Benefit Dinner was a huge success. We welcomed a sold-out crowd to the Wing Point Country Club on Oct. 8 to honor community leaders and support Bainbridge High School sports programs that are on the chopping block.

Letters - Oct. 21, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

End the reign — It’s time to put an end to the Bill Mahan dynasty on the Bremerton Port Commission. Mahan had the good sense to not face the voters again after the infamous and costly “stealth tax” debacle of 2006. However, the same political insiders club that supported Mahan has found a political clone to run as his replacement.

Letters - Oct. 14, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

Break the monopoly

Letters - Oct. 7, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

No on Prop 1

Letters - Oct. 21, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

Choose Schulze — I’ve had conversations with people who wonder if Jeanie Schulze would consistently defend administrative positions. That notion could not be further from the truth. Jeanie will participate in discussions and propose alternatives as an elected school board member.

Letters - Oct. 14, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

Break the monopoly

Letters - Oct. 7, 2011

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

No on Prop 1

Kingston Middle School students promoting a positive school culture

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

On Oct. 14, our student body leaders sponsored and led a powerful assembly geared toward building greater levels of empathy in our students. We are a proud community here at Kingston Middle School, and this is one example of our students taking the lead in promoting a positive school culture.

Fall Rummage Sale a big success

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

The 2012 Kingston High School Grad Night Committee thanks the extraordinary North Kitsap community, and Tom Waggoner of Kingston Lumber, for making our Fall Rummage Sale a huge success.

Sequim woman wins Mustang

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

We have a winner for the 1965 red Mustang. It is M. Cox of Sequim. The Coxes took possession of their new car at the once-a-month evening meeting of Greater Kingston Kiwanis, Sept. 8 at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club.

Letters to the editor, Oct. 14

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:11:29 PDT

Letters published in the Port Orchard Independent on Oct. 14, 2011