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| foundation = 1890 |
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| editor = Bob Smith |
| editor = Bob Smith |
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| circulation = 18,000 |
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| headquarters = 2419 Bethel Ave., Suite 101 Port Orchard, [[Kitsap County, WA]] 98366 |
| headquarters = 2419 Bethel Ave., Suite 101 Port Orchard, [[Kitsap County, WA]] 98366 |
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| website = {{URL|https://www.kitsapdailynews.com/}} |
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The '''''Port Orchard Independent''''' is a weekly newspaper serving [[Port Orchard, Washington|Port Orchard]] and southern [[Kitsap County, Washington]]. It is owned by Sound Publishing, an imprint of [[Black Press]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.soundpublishing.com/titles/port-orchard-independent/|title=Port Orchard Independent - Sound Publishing, Inc.|work=Sound Publishing, Inc.|access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> and has |
The '''''Port Orchard Independent''''' is a weekly newspaper serving [[Port Orchard, Washington|Port Orchard]] and southern [[Kitsap County, Washington]]. It is owned by Sound Publishing, an imprint of [[Black Press]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.soundpublishing.com/titles/port-orchard-independent/|title=Port Orchard Independent - Sound Publishing, Inc.|work=Sound Publishing, Inc.|access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> and has is part of the Kitsap News Group's weekly publications.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.gigharborchamber.net/list/member/port-orchard-independent-poulsbo-368|title=Port Orchard Independent|website=Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce|access-date=August 20, 2018}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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== Awards == |
== Awards == |
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The ''Port Orchard Independent'' has won multiple awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers |
The ''Port Orchard Independent'' has won multiple awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association for its news, advertising, special sections and photography. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 19:06, 1 October 2021
| Type | weekly |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Sound Publishing - Kitsap News Group |
| Editor | Bob Smith |
| Founded | 1890 |
| Headquarters | 2419 Bethel Ave., Suite 101 Port Orchard, Kitsap County, WA 98366 |
| Website | www |
The Port Orchard Independent is a weekly newspaper serving Port Orchard and southern Kitsap County, Washington. It is owned by Sound Publishing, an imprint of Black Press,[1] and has is part of the Kitsap News Group's weekly publications.[2]
History
In 1890, there were two local newspapers serving Port Orchard: the Broad Ax and the Kitsap County Pioneer.[1] Walter L. Wheeler purchased the two papers and merged them under the name the Sidney Independent, which was later renamed the Port Orchard Independent. Wheeler remained the owner and publisher of the paper until he sold it to W. L. Thompson & E. E. Brooks in 1899.[3]
Awards
The Port Orchard Independent has won multiple awards from the Washington Newspaper Publishers Association for its news, advertising, special sections and photography.
References
- ^ a b "Port Orchard Independent - Sound Publishing, Inc". Sound Publishing, Inc. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ "Port Orchard Independent". Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved August 20, 2018.
- ^ Kitsap County Historical Society (2012). Port Orchard. Arcadia Publishing. p. 32. ISBN 9780738589220.
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