Port Orchard News

A truckload of bikes from Port Orchard were driven across country last week, where they were due to be loaded on an African-bound freighter.

Those are the in-a-nutshell versions of events that a prosecutor and defense attorney wrapped up Thursday during closing arguments in the trial of a 17-year-old boy accused of first-degree arson in the spectacular July 27 fire .

There will be a recount in the Port Orchard City Council race between incumbent Carolyn Powers and challenger Cindy Lucarelli, according to information supplied by the Kitsap County Auditor on Thursday.

The Kitsap County Commissioners will hold a meeting on Monday to give its 2010 budget a public hearing, but those who testify against particular cuts might get no satisfaction.

Kitsap County has filed an appeal to the State Supreme Court to overrule a September Court of Appeals decision regarding the application of the countya s Critical Areas Ordinance as it pertains to shoreline setbacks.

The prosecutora s office will be likely cutting 2 receptionist positions and 4 deputy prosecutor positions to squeeze the budget down from $8.5 million to $7.9 million.

The 20th Annual Port Orchard Party took place Saturday night, providing a chance for local residents to dress up in 1950s regalia while benefiting local services.

The shelters will be at The Coffee Oasis, 822 Burwell St. in Bremerton, and Spirit of Truth Fellowship, 902 Dekalb St.

Sound Publishing, Inc. and seattlepi.com today announced a partnership that will provide content from pnwlocalnews.com , the home of Sound Publishing's 30 community and suburban newspapers, to seattlepi.com readers.

That posed a dilemma for at least two freshman city council members who campaigned on pledges not to increase taxes without a citywide vote.

Five voters in Bremerton's First Council District made decisions that likely changed the face of the Bremerton City Council.

The 20th Annual Port Orchard Party will take place next weekend, providing a chance for local residents to dress up, get down and show off--all while benefiting local services.

South Kitsap YAHOO! By Kitsap Sun staff Originally published 12:01 a.m., November 5, 2009 Updated 04:20 p.m., November 5, 2009 PORT ORCHARD - A great dane that allegedly attacked a schnauzer was shot Wednesday by the schnauzer's owner, according to the Port Orchard Police Department.

New Sunday evening series aims to give live jazz a local home this winter. Live jazz has had a fickle time finding a home in Kitsap.

Four residents of The Ridge Development off Old Clifton Road reported Wednesday morning that their cars had been broken into, according to the Port Orchard Police Department.

A Port Orchard man was charged Monday with robbing a Chase Bank branch in East Bremerton, according to Kitsap County Superior Court documents.

The body of a man in his 60s was pulled from Lake Sammamish on Wednesday, according to Redmond police.

Go to the mobile version of Kitsapsun.com. Web Search powered by YAHOO! By Kitsap Sun staff Tuesday, November 3, 2009 SOUTH KITSAP - A 28-year-old Port Orchard man who allegedly bit a Kitsap County sheriff's deputy early Sunday has been charged with third-degree assault.

A Port Orchard man who told deputies he needed money to buy a guitar was charged Monday with robbing an East Bremerton bank last week.

Harrison Medical Center christened the second phase of its Port Orchard facility this week, opening a center that will eventually house up to six primary-care physicians.