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SK pair arrested, charged with slingshot attacks on vehicles

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Port Orchard police arrested a pair of South Kitsap men on Aug. 28 in connection with damages inflicted on two vehicles — including a police car — with steel hunting shot fired from a slingshot.

City council mulling its legal options regarding tent cities

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

There are no indications that a tent city could be organized in Port Orchard’s to house the city’s homeless anytime soon. Nor has the city council indicated whether it would look unfavorably on such a development.

Prosecutor clears police officer in use of deadly force

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Shooting victim high on meth, carrying loaded gun when shot to death

Camp offers separated siblings an opportunity to bond

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Merit pay for math, science teachers unlikely in South Kitsap School District

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

LaRose refuses to comment on concept

City could look to revisit deal with library district

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Port Orchard Council sees annexation vote as opportunity to seek answers about building ownership

Council delays McCormick East annexation vote

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Owners of 10 adjoining parcels to be polled to determine their preferences

South Kitsap School District offering free immunizations at Back to School Celebration

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Health officials says up to 10 percent of students haven't taken all of the necessary shots

County poised to get into the golf course business

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Commissioners reach deal to take ownership of Rolling Hills facility in East Bremerton

City votes to annex into library district

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

The measure to annex the city of Port Orchard into the Kitsap Regional Library system appeared headed to the lopsided win according to the first returns in Tuesday night's primary election.

Wolves face foreign foe Friday night

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Scheduling nonleague games can provide challenges, but South Kitsap football coach D.J. Sigurdson says this year was more difficult than most.

Wilson healthy, ready to make a run for SK cross-country team

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Redshirt is a term used in college sports, but it might benefit South Kitsap’s girls cross-country team this season.

Staudenraus, Giddings set to resume competition for SK’s top singles spot for top singles role

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

When senior Blake Staudenraus moved from Italy to Port Orchard in 2007, his immediate goal was to challenge Dalton Vavra for the No. 1 singles position at South Kitsap.

Wolves have a tough act to follow

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Don’t be fooled: Xtreme competition is no bull

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

There will be 26 Kish-bred bulls in the Xtreme Bulls competition Sunday at Thunderbird Arena at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. Five contractors will provide stock for the Kitsap County Stampede, which precedes Xtreme Bulls and begins Wednesday.

'Discipline wasn't a strong suit'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

South Kitsap grad Derek Strey, in town for Golf Classic, is thankful for Ed Fisher's support

Sports briefs: Steiger stays on in new capacity

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

He still enjoys his ‘Wock’ on the wild side

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Out of Write Field

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Kitsap BlueJackets looking for another playoff shot

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

What's Up Kitsap

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Instrumental Indie, California Folk and Joey Cape | What's Up Kitsap Weekend Wrock

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Bremerton's Collective Visions Gallery brings state artists back to its walls

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Taking stock of all the plusses and minuses from their first year hosting a massive, statewide juried art show, CVG Show director Alan Newberg says one of the biggest triumphs is that more than 1,200 people came through the gallery during what had traditionally been its slowest month of the year.

Reveling in Sondheim's ‘Company’ at WWCA

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Kitsap A&E Calendar for the week, Jan. 30-Feb. 6 | What Goes On

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

The EDGE: Raising money, spirits through improv | Bainbridge Brief

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Earlier this month, the Bainbridge improv group The EDGE helped raise more than $600 for the Bainbridge Helpline through an extra benefit show. They play their third show of the month, a rarity, at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Bainbridge Performing Arts 200 Madison Ave. on Bainbridge. After that, the next chance to catch the Edge won’t be until March 7.

Kristin Hannah launches ‘True Colors’ this week in Poulsbo and Bainbridge

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Farewell, Madame Maestro | Follow up on the Bremerton Symphony saga

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Stoyanovich served in the capacities of conductor and music director, as well as artistic director (a hybrid of conductor, music and executive director) during her tenure with the Bremerton Symphony. And now, she’s left with a part-time conductor gig in Butte, Mont., and a family of four to support on Bainbridge Island amidst a not-so job-search-friendly economy.

WEEKEND WROCK | Lick Like a Lion to headline Kingston SK8 Rollick

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Just up the street from the Little City by the Sea’s downtown core and Fourth of July events, the Independence Day celebration will be extended with a Saturday full of skate competition and concerts. From the group that basically brought you the Kingston Skate Park itself comes The Kingston Sk8 Rollick.

Silverdale coffee shop encourages customers to 'act locally, drink globally'

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

Step in for a tan, a cup of Joe and more

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

New South Kitsap boutique offering a bit of everything, from everywhere

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

The only requirement to be sold at Juliana's is it must be cute

Chamber hears physician's message of caring, sharing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:02 PDT

SK students set to return to class on Wednesday

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Bells will be ringing across the South Kitsap School District next week.

Gluten Free Foodies

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

He's been working on the railroad

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Manchester model train enthusiast constructs quite a spectacle in his backyard garden

Bluegrass Festival back for its 19th encore

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

All charged up and ready to go

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Coppola plugs the new Mitsubishi “iMiEV” electric vehicle in to charge.

From the Goal Line

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Focus Northwest

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Merit pay worth talking about for SK teachers

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

The city annexed into KRL — now what?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Now that Port Orchard is part of the Kitsap County Rural Library District, the city council needs to give South Kitsap voters reason to believe that approving a library district lid lift will likely result in a new library in the city.

Kitsap library system enriches lives

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

With technology and globalization changing the world in which we live, work and play, the mission of the Kitsap Regional Library — to serve the community as a center for lifelong learning and a steward of access to stories, information, and knowledge — is more relevant than ever.

Is Port Orchard stuck forever with the PSRC?

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

The Port Orchard City Council took up one of our favorite topics last week — dropping out of the Puget Sound Regional Council.

Port Orchard itching to vote against library levy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

State pays the price for spending folly

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Gov. Christine Gregoire is considering a special session to wrestle with Washington state’s looming budget crisis, but she’s expressed skepticism about the results. Speaking at a budget forum in Vancouver, the governor said she doubts “both parties could reach agreement on budget cuts.”

Warning: The edge of the state's economic cliff is in sight

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Federal funding to support local government spending may stimulate the economy, but this effect comes with what some are calling a “funding cliff” when the stimulus spending is scheduled to end.

Port Orchard votes itself a say in library matters

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Summertime, when the living is ugly

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Artificial turf issue creates real dilemma

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:03 PDT

Fred Meyer makes skate park dream a reality

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

Private sector pays the bill

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

Capitalism fails to solve problem

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

We’re obligated to help the needy

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

Olin misstates Bird Fanciers’ history

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

Mountain bikers abusing their privileges

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

No one group should be allowed to dominate the park

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

It’s term limit time for Parry Murray

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT

Angel fighting for affordable housing

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:55:06 PDT