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Searchers comb Bethel-Burley area looking for missing man | Update

Search shifts to Bethel-Burley Road after a witness reports seeing the missing man walking on the road near his home Wednesday morning.

Two men arrested after arson at Bethel Tavern

Two Port Orchard men who were kicked out of the Bethel Tavern around 2 a.m. Thursday were arrested later in connection with an arson incident at the bar.

UGA revisions: Living on a rural-urban fault line

Scaling back the Urban Growth Areas within Kitsap County is a complicated task, but for a group of neighbors in a rural spot south of Port Orchard, it’s a simple issue.

Humane Society silent on recent shakeup

Kitsap Humane Society’s board of directors remained quiet this week after allegations of mismanagement mounted against the nonprofit.

Measure on Port of Manchester term lengths headed to ballot

A measure to reduce the length of terms for Port of Manchester commissioners is still slated to be on a special election ballot in April, against the wishes of many involved.

95th birthday extends Kiwanis Club member’s perfect attendance record

Lee Daly has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard since 1968. And in nearly half a century since he first signed up, the 95-year-old Daly has not once missed out on...

No amount recommended yet for toll increase

Peninsula residents packed the Gig Harbor Civic Center to hear the CAC hash out the particulars of a projected budget shortfall that is expected to spur a $1-$2 toll increase on...

Keanu's big night lifts Wolves to hard-fought win

Maile Keanu scored a career-high 29 points and had 21 rebounds to lead South Kitsap to a hard-fought 67-63 win Wednesday night at Mount Tahoma, as the Wolves clinched the second...

House will debate, vote on marriage equality bill today

The Washington State House of Representatives will debate and vote on the Marriage Equality Act (SB 6239) starting at 1 p.m. today. Live streaming of the debate can be viewed on...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Bill would outlaw bulk smoke-rolling machines

Anti-tobacco legislation making its way through Olympia would close a downtown small business, as well as many others around the state, if passed into law.

Woman with baby on board causes multi-vehicle crash in Gorst

A Port Orchard woman with a baby in her BMW sedan lost control of her car Monday morning and caused a multi-vehicle crash that temporarily closed State Route 3 in Gorst near...

Car prowl suspect nabbed after chase through Olalla fields

A Lakewood man was arrested Thursday after a predawn foot chase through fields and over barbed wire fences in South Kitsap after a car prowl was reported.

Spring in their step, and in the air

On a springlike Saturday afternoon, youngsters practice catching pop flies in the outfield at the South Kitsap Eastern Little League complex.

Removal of Bay Street power poles will begin soon

Within weeks, Puget Sound Energy will take down several utility poles near the intersection of Sidney Avenue and Bay Street as power lines for local businesses are switched to...

PSE begins installation of new transmission line to area substations

Puget Sound Energy recently began construction above existing electric distribution lines in Port Orchard in an effort to improve electric reliability in the area.

Fire district's levy request is for same amount in 2013

They’re not asking for more, and hoping they won’t have to budget for less. South Kitsap Fire & Rescue officials have decided to seek renewal of the...

New mayor in, City Clerk out in Port Orchard

In the first significant decision of his brief tenure, Port Orchard Mayor Tim Matthes ousted City Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick.

Pickup driver dies in crash in front of wife's vehicle

A man killed in a crash Monday when his pickup drifted off a road in South Kitsap was driving right in front of his wife, the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office reported.

Break-in at vacant house quickly draws crowd of police

A couple who allegedly broke into a Flower Avenue residence Sunday morning weren't inside for long before Port Orchard police surrounded the house and waited for them to come...

Man jailed for allegedly biting girlfriend's hand

A 33-year-old Port Orchard man was jailed on assault charges after he allegedly bit his girlfriend's hand when they were fighting early Sunday and then resisted arrest.

Fire started by heater destroys shop, garage at logging business

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue crews responded to two heating-related fires over the weekend, both causing extensive property damage, Kitsap County Fire Marshal David Lynam said.

Meth house remains contaminated and an eyesore

It’s been two years since a meth lab was found in a treehouse next to a Sidney Avenue residence, and the place has long been a nuisance for neighbors and local authorities.

Petition turned in to change Manchester Port commissioner terms

A petition has been filed by Manchester activist David Kimble for a ballot measure on reducing the Port of Manchester commissioner terms in office from six years to four years.

Before same-sex marriages, state vote expected

The Legislature has enough votes to pass a bill that would legalize same-sex marriages in Washington. But instead of feeling excited, local couple James Harris and Tim Waibel are...

Library springs a leak after winter storm

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...

County's energy audit program proves popular

Like an eco-friendly heat pump, Kitsap County’s RePower Kitsap program is humming away.

State senate now has 25 votes to pass same-sex marriage bill

Washington is poised to become the seventh state to legalize same-sex marriage, now that a 25th senator has decided to support a bill introduced in the Legislature.

Decision on tolls a tough issue for advisory group

Tolls on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge will likely increase by a $1 or more early this summer. They might go up again in November, too.

City Council will invite Port to discuss waterfront trail plan

The idea of combining the Port Orchard City Council’s waterfront trail plan with the Port of Bremerton’s plan to expand waterfront access east of Marina Park came up...

A month after pursuit ended in crash, police arrest driver who fled

A local man who raced away from Port Orchard police only to subsequently careen down an embankment and crash into a derelict bus in December was arrested last week.

Travel agency's closure won't end investigation of complaints

Even though Adventure Travel & Cruise is going out of business, a Port Orchard police detective is continuing to investigate numerous complaints from people about mishandled...

Tacoma Narrows Bridge reopens two lanes to traffic

Both directions of State Route 16 on the Tacoma Narrows Bridges have been reopened to traffic using the two center lanes only.

Donors urgently needed after blood supply drops during bad weather

Puget Sound Blood Center has issued an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donors after Western Washington’s blood supply dropped sharply as a result of this week's...

Winter turning wet again

After season’s first big snowfall, rain raises concerns of possible flooding

Coin shop owner busted in burglary ring investigation

Thieves broke into a safe the suspect helped the victim install in her Olalla home.

Burglarized collector cautions other potential victims

Instead of trusting that the owner of Port Orchard Coin & Pawn ran a legitimate business, a former customer wishes she’d checked his background.

South Kitsap schools to remain closed Friday

South Kitsap schools will remain closed Friday. The school district decided that road conditions are still too dangerous in the wake of snow and freezing rain this week.

POI delivery delayed

Due to freezing rain and hazardous driving conditions, the Jan. 20 edition of the Port Orchard Independent will arrive a little later than originally scheduled.

Port, community meet to discuss Harper Pier’s future

A meeting will be held Jan. 20 at 7 at the Colby United Methodist Church to discuss what preventive actions need to be taken to ensure the longterm health of the pier and discuss...

Burglary suspect arrested while at hospital for dog bite

A 21-year-old Port Orchard man who allegedly broke into the family home of a friend was arrested two days after the burglary when investigators questioned him at a hospital...

Power outages hit South Kitsap

A day of ice storms has caused multiple power outages across Western Washington, including some in South Kitsap.

Local public schools closed Thursday

South Kitsap School District closed for third straight day

South Kitsap School District closed Wednesday

Local schools out of session for second straight day

Republican candidate in 26th District holds campaign kick-off event

Doug Richards of Olalla will hold a kick-off event for his 26th District legislative campaign Thursday evening in Gig Harbor.

Brace yourself: Heavier snowfall forecast for midweek

The weekend's light snowfall was a prelude to a major winter storm system that could bring substantial snow when it moves through the Puget Sound area this week.

Tolls likely going up on Tacoma Narrows Bridge

Drivers could soon be paying more to cross the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Travelin' blues — More complaints about local agency

A disgruntled customer holding a sign outside a local travel agency after a miserable trip has plenty of company.

Winter for real is on the way this weekend

This winter has been mild so far, but that's about to change abruptly, and we may be in for a week's worth of frigid weather and possibly some snow.

Supreme Court ruling on school funding won't bring changes soon

South Kitsap school board members who welcomed last week’s state Supreme Court ruling in a lawsuit over public education funding also cautioned that it will be a few more...