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Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington

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Inslee pushes back against offshore drilling in Washington

Governor to fight federal government’s plan to lease oil and gas reserves on U.S. coastlines.

A crew mechanically harvests grapes on the western edge of the Wahluke Slope, one of the most important regions for the Washington wine industry. (Andy Perdue/Great Northwest Wine)

Life

Wahluke Slope plays key role for Washington wineries

The Wahluke Slope is in a remote and arid section of Washington wine country, an 80,000-acre region that…

Awakening the path between head and heart

Life

Awakening the path between head and heart

The winds of change howl when eclipses are waking us up. However, the time from one eclipse to…

Seaside development resembles Army barracks

Letters to the Editor

Seaside development resembles Army barracks

Regarding the proposed Seaside Townhouse Development meeting that took place Jan. 24 in Kingston:

Taxes seem to be in excess

Letters to the Editor

Taxes seem to be in excess

Will someone please explain why we need two school levies in addition to the huge state property tax…

Bond Road is congested and becoming more dangerous

Letters to the Editor

Bond Road is congested and becoming more dangerous

I am a proud parent of two wonderful children here in the North Kitsap area.

Lorraine Loomis

Opinion

Hirst “fix” doesn’t protect salmon

In a hasty move to “fix” the Hirst ruling, the state Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee are writing…

Longtime hospitality executive Sam Askew returns to Port Madison Enterprises

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Longtime hospitality executive Sam Askew returns to Port Madison Enterprises

Succeeds Russell Steele, who retired after helping guide 17 years of economic growth

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Station wagon crashes into shuttle bus carrying 15; no injuries

Car’s driver is charged with driving under the influence and failing to stop at a red light

News

Boat sinks in Liberty Bay; agencies work at containing fuel

Boat owner escapes on dinghy; only the bow of sunken boat is showing, Poulsbo Fire reports

Bremerton city firefighters were working at 5 p.m. Feb. 3 to contain a house fire on Tracyton Beach Road. (Jacob Moore/Kitsap News Group)

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Fire engulfs house on Tracyton Beach Road

No info yet on injury or cause of fire

Our children deserve a 21st century education

Letters to the Editor

Our children deserve a 21st century education

On Feb. 13, the North Kitsap community will have a chance to reaffirm their support of schools and…

Supports levies for North Kitsap schools

Letters to the Editor

Supports levies for North Kitsap schools

At long last, an election item that crosses the aisle.

Opinion

Tracking progress on campaign commitments

We’ve entered the second month of 2018. Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson’s third term began on Jan. 1. In…

Opinion

Working together to resolve a safety concern

An old adage states “You can’t fight city hall.” That adage is not always the rule, as proved…

News

Bipartisan bills target Cold War-era prohibition on nuclear attack preparations

Revived nuclear attack fears have sparked two planning preparation bills in the state Legislature.

Obituaries

Steven Bart Lowe | Passages

POULSBO — Steven Bart Lowe passed away on Jan. 24 at his home in Poulsbo.

Our scholars and schools need our levy support

Letters to the Editor

Our scholars and schools need our levy support

Xi Jinping is China’s most powerful leader in years and has total control of the country’s 1.4 billion…

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Affirmative action could make a comeback in Washington state

Legislators seek to repeal an existing law meant to outlaw preferences based on race and gender.

Obituaries

Charles Robert Allen

PORT ORCHARD — Charles Robert Allen, 89, of Yakima, passed away Jan. 24 at Willow Springs nursing home.