News
Don’t follow Bainbridge Island’s example | Bob Meadows
The troubles in the government of the City of Bainbridge Island should be looked upon by the City…
Robert Meadows
News
Vet support cost, revenue don’t jibe | Bob Meadows
Kitsap County’s Veterans Assistance Program is in need of additional funding, if the spending level of the past…
Opinion
SKFR to decide ballot measure’s terms for levy
Anyone wanting to tell our South Kitsap Fire and Rescue commissioners their opinion about the upcoming property tax…
Opinion
Seeking a principled basis for school funding
Since several years of fundamental reforms lie ahead for public schools, the South Kitsap School District administration and…
Opinion
Silverdale incorporation could impact South Kitsap
Perhaps this is the year Silverdale incorporates as a new city and reshuffles the deck for the rest…
Opinion
Predicting what won’t happen in 2012
Having had little success in predicting what will happen in a new year, let’s try forecasting what will…
Opinion
Some New Year’s resolutions are serious
With the new year approaching, it’s time to start considering what resolutions we each will make. In addition…
Opinion
Annexations cause difficult transition
Annexations by Port Orchard will begin to have a noticeable impact on the county’s budget in the coming…
Opinion
‘Buy Local’ needs fresh recruits
If we are to help our economy by following the urging of those who say “buy local,” how…
Opinion
Valid points lacking in ‘occupations’
The left end of the political spectrum is sparsely populated, if the “occupy” efforts provide a reliable indication…
Opinion
Allow for common sense in local government’s budgeting
If ordinary folks are going to make decisions affecting the budgets of local and state government, shouldn’t there…
Opinion
Foot ferries face high costs and few riders
The effort to provide passenger-only ferry (POF) service from Kingston to Seattle doesn’t seem to be going well…
Opinion
Voting on tax increases in the worst economic times
The latest state revenue forecast adds more to worry about for the coming year’s government budgets, as if…
Opinion
Being ‘green’ may be worth the expense
Until electric vehicles are numerous, infrequent use of charging stations is an unavoidable part of making the transition.
Opinion
Growth along Bethel can benefit all of SK
Annexing the Bethel Avenue commercial area into the city of Port Orchard may benefit all South Kitsap residents,…
Opinion
Muddled levy leaves unanswered questions
Getting voter approval of a property tax increase to pay for health and human services programs in Kitsap…
Opinion
Issues change, but personal styles persist
Maybe the property tax system isn’t a high priority issue for the Port Orchard mayoral candidates to be…
News
Local government budget squeeze continues
If local government revenues increase roughly the same as the statewide forecast, there will probably still be some…
Opinion
Property values deserve two-sided debate
Some South Kitsap property owners are still stewing over the revaluation notices received last June from the Kitsap…