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    Make an educated vote this election year
    Make an educated vote this election year
    By Val Torrens • October 24, 2008 6:52 pm

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    Rossi brings nothing new to the table
    Rossi brings nothing new to the table
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    A very deserving hall of fame inductee
    A very deserving hall of fame inductee
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    Americans need to hang tough during turbulent times
    Americans need to hang tough during turbulent times
    By Val Torrens • October 3, 2008 6:21 pm

    Bush cannot be gone soon enough. This country does not need anymore of his self-centered governance.

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    Looking forward to a new president
    Looking forward to a new president
    By Val Torrens • October 3, 2008 5:35 pm

    Bush cannot be gone soon enough. This country does not need anymore of his self-centered governance.

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    A canine’s gift of unconditional love
    A canine’s gift of unconditional love
    By Val Torrens • September 26, 2008 7:05 pm

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    Bidding farewell to a faithful friend | Val Torrens
    Bidding farewell to a faithful friend | Val...
    By Val Torrens • September 26, 2008 6:19 pm

    About sixteen years and one month ago we chose to take home an abused 8-month old German Shepard mix puppy from the Kitsap Humane Society (KHS). Sadly, this past week we had to put her to sleep.

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    Labor unions benefit all employees
    Labor unions benefit all employees
    By Val Torrens • September 19, 2008 5:53 pm

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    It’s time to share the wealth of living wage jobs
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    WSF issues last call for funding input
    WSF issues last call for funding input
    By Val Torrens • September 12, 2008 6:21 pm

    This is the last chance for anyone to give feedback to the state Transportation Commission (TC) on how to fund ferries. After this, the ability to change the decisions will be extremely difficult. Do not let this last opportunity pass you by.

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    Ferry issues concern all Kitsap County residents
    Ferry issues concern all Kitsap County residents
    By Val Torrens • September 12, 2008 5:56 pm

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    It’s good to give credit where it’s due
    It’s good to give credit where it’s due
    By Val Torrens • September 5, 2008 6:23 pm

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    All athletes who glitter aren’t always gold
    All athletes who glitter aren’t always gold
    By Val Torrens • August 30, 2008 12:00 am

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    Players’ reactions to defeat speak louder than words
    Players’ reactions to defeat speak louder than words
    By Val Torrens • August 29, 2008 6:44 pm

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    Gov’t shouldn’t operate like business
    Gov’t shouldn’t operate like business
    By Val Torrens • August 23, 2008 12:00 am

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    Government’s grip on transportation a no-win situation
    Government’s grip on transportation a no-win situation
    By Val Torrens • August 22, 2008 6:28 pm

    People constantly excoriate the government for not operating like a business. For many reasons, this is really a false argument. But the most recent uproar over the effect of new government legislation is a perfect example of why the two are not the same.

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    Let your ballot be your voice in Tuesday’s Primary
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    By Val Torrens • August 15, 2008 6:47 pm

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    Vote now or forever covet your candidate
    Vote now or forever covet your candidate
    By Val Torrens • August 15, 2008 6:18 pm

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    State Route 305 is a bit of a debacle
    State Route 305 is a bit of a...
    By Val Torrens • August 8, 2008 6:38 pm

    It has been a few months now that drivers have been able to drive the improved Highway 305 corridor through Poulsbo. For the most part, it seems to work as planned but there are several things that are still needed to make this route more bearable.

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