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Hundreds of hardy souls converged on the Olalla pier on New Year

Polar Bears celebrate 25th plunge
Jan 04 2009, 9:29 PM · UPDATED As if they needed reminding it was the wrong time of year for swimming, the hundreds of nerve-numbed thrill-seekers planning to participate in the 25th anniversary of the Polar Bear Plunge today in Olalla were greeted by another inch of snow when they woke up this morning. By and large... more ›

Etiquette consultant Stephanie Horton said that good manners are even more important in tough economic times. - Courtesy Photo

Port Orchard chamber gets a lesson in manners
Dec 16 2008 The multiple distractions in today’s business world coupled with the prevailing short attention span can cause people to forget their manners and therefore suffer a business disadvantage, according to a locally based etiquette consultant. “The biggest mistake we make... More › More Business Stories »

Weather, Bucks highlight 2008
Dec 31 2008, 2:59 PM · UPDATED While Christmas 2008 may go down in South Kitsap history as the “one with so much snow even Santa’s packages were late,” most Port Orchard residents will likely remember this past year more for the closing and reopening of... More ›

Port Orchard spa picks 20 to be queen for day
Dec 31 2008, 2:54 PM · UPDATED
Angel gets tributes, accolades for eight years of service
Dec 20 2008
SKHS adds comedy, film to its holiday celebration
Dec 17 2008

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