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.

MANCHESTER, Wash. -- The U.S. Navy and other federal agencies spent $1 million over nine years to restore Beaver Creek, which flows through the large fuel depot the Navy maintains here.

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

South Kitsap Fire & Rescue officials have decided to seek renewal of the district's emergency services levy on the April 17 special election ballot.

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.

Water damage, possibly caused by last week's snow-and-rain one-two punch, closed the Manchester and Port Orchard branches of Kitsap Regional Library on Saturday, as other branches reopened.

"Your son has been martyred," the voice said at the other end of the line. The man then hung up.