Police hope Kitsap motorcycle fatalities remain at zero

There haven’t been any motorcycle fatalities in Kitsap County so far this year, and local law enforcement officers are hoping to keep it that way. - Kevan Moore/Staff photo
Kevan Moore/Staff photo
There haven’t been any motorcycle fatalities in Kitsap County so far this year, and local law enforcement officers are hoping to keep it that way.
There haven’t been any motorcycle fatalities in Kitsap County so far this year, and local law enforcement officers are hoping to keep it that way.

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News updated 10:00 AM May 21, 2012 0

Diver's body recovered near Blake Island

The body of Central Kitsap SCUBA diver Gerard Martin Hall, 59, was recovered at about 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 21.

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News 12:40 PM May 22, 2012 0

Historical bell lands at South Colby Elementary

Finding a home for the cast-iron black bell that rests on a wooden base just outside of the main office at South Colby Elementary School was an easy decision.

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News 10:16 AM May 22, 2012 Port Orchard Independent 0

Dinner with teachers enlightening, memorable | Navy Wise | Sarah Smiley

Ever since debuting “Dinner with the Smileys” in January, I’ve been providing obscure, teasing hints about upcoming guests for followers on Facebook.

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News 10:12 AM May 22, 2012 Port Orchard Independent 0

CK district adjusts programs for non-native English speakers

Central Kitsap School District is making some changes to its program for students who don’t speak English as a first language.

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News 9:42 AM May 21, 2012 0

Gold Mountain director to leave at year’s end

Scott Alexander, the longtime managing golf professional and director at Bremerton’s Gold Mountain Golf Club, has announced he will be leaving his position at the end of his current contract which expires Dec. 31, 2012.

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News 9:37 AM May 21, 2012 Bremerton Patriot 0

The difference teachers make | Editorial

As the school year draws to an end, there is one clear message to send to the Bremerton High School; try hard, very hard, to replace Madonna Hanna.

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News 10:57 AM May 18, 2012 Bremerton Patriot 0

End of the uniform debate | Everything Bremerton

As the countdown to the end of yet another school year reaches the one-month mark, considerations for next year are underway.

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News 10:56 AM May 18, 2012 Bremerton Patriot 3

Radulescu remembered at memorial ceremony

Slain trooper’s name joins the list of other law enforcement agents who died in line of duty

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News 10:51 AM May 18, 2012 0

Anglers catch fish, forget life vests

Opening day of this year’s lowland lakes fishing season was April 28 and while big trout boosted creel reports in Kitsap County, law enforcement reports that boating safety among anglers didn’t keep pace.

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News updated 10:48 AM May 18, 2012 0

No variable rates for county sewer | Savings do not justify billing costs

There will be no variable sewer rates for Kitsap County sewer customers anytime soon. The Board of County Commissioners Monday agreed, during a briefing by the public works department, to suspend work on a scheme to charge varied rates to customers based on usage.

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News 10:47 AM May 18, 2012 Port Orchard Independent 0