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Air travel is inconvenient
Travel is supposed to be an adventure. It used to refer to all the new and exciting things…
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Equality? Not yet.
March is Women’s History Month. This is a time to reflect on the contributions that women have made…
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Torrens Talk: It’s much easier to criticize than offer solutions
The refrains have been said for years. Government has more than enough money to pay for everything. Government…
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Marijuana legalization bill not likely to see light of day | Torrens Talk
While this legislative session may be the short one, it is one that is proving to be lively…
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Torrens Talk: Obama is bringing change
A recently released Wall Street Journal poll showed numbers that do not seem to bode well for President…
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Why the shock in Amanda Knox ruling? | Torrens Talk
Listening to local news reports and local people’s reactions to the results of the Amanda Knox trial in…
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TORRENS TALK Giving thanks is a universal language
Today used to be the “official” start of the holiday season. For many, Santa Claus showing up at…
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Torrens Talk: Giving thanks is universal
The day after Thanksgiving used to be the “official” start of the holiday season. For many, Santa Claus…
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TORRENS TALK A Peace College would be beneficial
This past Wednesday was Veterans Day and there were numerous events honoring those who have served this country.…
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Eyman’s I-1033 deserves the boot
Disclosure: While I am a North Kitsap School Board member, this column represents my views only. Tim Eyman…
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TORRENS TALK Give I-1033 the boot it deserves
Tim Eyman is at it again. Once again, he is running an initiative designed to decrease revenue to…
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In support of equality, Ref. 71 deserves approval
Come Nov. 3, people in this state will have a chance to decide whether to be fair or…
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National parks should be treasured | Val Torrens
Starting Sunday, PBS will air Ken Burns’ series on our national parks. Having just visited several of them…
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Intimidation sullies our political discourse
Health care debate polluted when some call for shedding 'blood of tyrants'
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TORRENS TALK Health care debate: The art of intimidation has taken over
I recently attended a memorial gathering honoring the late Jack Webb. It was a testimonial to the man…
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Voters’ pamphlet located at the click of a button
Come Tuesday, some of the voters in Kitsap County will have a chance to vote. It is the…
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TORRENS TALK Is our enthusiasm for space travel dwindling?
Forty years. It is hard to believe that much time has elapsed since the United States put a…
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Absence of green scenery makes heart grow fonder
For various and sundry reasons, we spent some time in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for part of our…
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Torrens Talk: Graduation gives you hope for our future
If anyone needs an antidote to all the negative things that are said about our youth, the state…