Library springs a leak after winter storm
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Wastebaskets are placed to collect water dripping from the ceiling of the Port Orchard Library. Water from snow melting on top of the building’s flat roof leaked through in several places.
The Port Orchard Library was closed for three days during last week’s winter storm, then had to remain closed Saturday after frozen drains were overcome with snowmelt and water leaked through the library’s dilapidated roof.
Shipyard hosting career fair this weekend
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility will host its 2012 Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds.
No motorized watercraft on wider Curley Creek
Better access to the Curly Creek waterway won’t mean an open invitation for Jet Skis and small motorized watercraft.
Two city workers injured during snow plowing
Two City of Port Orchard public works employees slipped on ice and needed to go to the hospital during the recent winter weather.
Where in South Kitsap? Did you know?
You may have recognized this flag, but did you know where it flies?
Neighbor's quick response snuffs fire at church
John Keene’s Friday morning started like any other. He stood in his underwear, gazing out his kitchen window waiting for his coffee to brew.
Within minutes he was saving a neighborhood church.
Letters to the editor | Jan. 27
Letters to the editor published in the Jan. 27 edition of the Port Orchard Independent
“The fate of democracy and the fate of the Internet are linked”
The American Revolution is revered as the populist movement that gave rise to our democracy. In America’s third century since that anti-establishment upheaval, we need an encore, a revival.
Not another armed insurrection, but a return to the rebellious mindset that led — and might lead again — to meaningful democracy, to people thoughtfully asserting their...
Manchester Library will reopen Friday
The cleanup of the water leak at the Manchester Library will be completed in time to allow the library to reopen at 1 p.m. Friday.
Boys basketball: Wolves survive another Stadium rally
South Kitsap wins 47-44 in contest that mirrors December game between teams
Girls basketball: South Kitsap remains undefeated in January
Steiger scores 11 points and adds eight assists as Wolves win 66-40 at Stadium
