
South Kitsap High School’s TV station has operated for 15 years
The 10 acres surrounding the Kitsap Saddle Club in South Kitsap harken to the past. A dusty horse corral. Cut grass that smells perfectly of summer. Trails and woods.
Jalapeños all in a day’s work on SKTV
Greg Skinner
Jessica Jay Townsen and Mike Brothers work on the morning news broadcast for SKTV.
Funny money, big numbers | Column
For most Americans, a penny at the gas pump has vivid significance but billions of dollars create a meaningless blur. Increasingly, we are unable to fathom the really big numbers in our modern world, a condition known as innumeracy.
Transparent city | Editorial
Transparency, another city hall staple promised by newly elected mayor Tim Matthes, went by the way side last week. For a few hours, Matthes ordered at least three department heads to not provide information to the Port Orchard Independent.
Boys soccer: Own goal contributes to Wolves' season-ending loss
Cain expects to return as coach, but anticipates making adjustments
County upgrades permitting system
The Kitsap County Department of Community Development, located in Port Orchard, received an upgraded SMARTGov permitting system. The upgraded system went live May 7.
Meetings postponed
The shoreline master program public hearings scheduled before the Kitsap County Planning Commission were postponed. The meeting, originally scheduled for May 1, is now scheduled for June 5 at 6 p.m. in the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners’ chambers, at 619 Division St., Port Orchard.
State Parks need hosts
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is seeking volunteers to serve as hosts at state parks throughout Washington state.
Saddle Club offers disappearing experience
The 10 acres surrounding the Kitsap Saddle Club in South Kitsap harken to the past. A dusty horse corral. Cut grass that smells perfectly of summer. Trails and woods.
Citizens honored for aiding victim, stopping stabbing
Four South Kitsap residents were awarded a Citizens Certificate of Merit from the City of Port Orchard at Tuesday night’s council meeting.
Time to aerate the lawn! | Gardener Joe
When the rains slow down and the lawn is not so wet and soggy, it is time to get your lawn aerated. Aerating is the preferred means of putting holes in the turf. There are many ways but the easiest is renting a machine.
Ferry rates see another bump
A new ferry rate increase coupled with seasonal rate changes could mean a continuation of declining ferry use at the Southworth Ferry Terminal.
