Opinion
Newspapers: Still relevant, vital and strong | Editor’s Notebook
“Nobody reads newspapers anymore.” ... I’m going to step out on a limb and say of these doomsayers,…
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Welcome to our new member of Congress
Derek Kilmer is off to a good start as our new representative in Congress.
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Cooperation on Anderson Parkway is commendable | In Our Opinion
The cooperation between the City of Poulsbo and the Historic Downtown Poulsbo Association on the Anderson Parkway reconstruction…
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LETTER | Say “No” to Silverdale incorporation
One Silverdale resident says, based on the information, voting "No" is the most appropriate action.
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LETTER | Say “Yes” to Silverdale incorporation
One Silverdale resident's view that Silverdale should incorporate.
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Column | new year brings challenges for seniors
I believe that life for us seniors is about to become as challenging as we’ve ever experienced.
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You can make a difference all year long | In Our Opinion
The giving this winter has been incredible...Churches fed people who needed a meal, warmth and the companionship of…
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Letter | Talking about restrooms in county parks
Recently, the Clear Creek Task Force received an email complaining about the lack of access to public restroom…
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Gardening for the new year
As we slip into a new year and reflect on last year it is time to make some…
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Our political parties have a past
Do you know the history of our current major American political parties? Understanding their history will help you…
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A new beginning in Port Orchard | Opinion
Oliveaux comes to the Independent after serving a variety of roles at community newspapers
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School district postponed the inevitable | In Our Opinion
The North Kitsap School District could have, should have, made a decision regarding a school closure in time…
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Missing a few good soothsayers for 2013 | Editorial
What I have missed at the opening of 2013 are those who predict the future calamities of the…
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Planning for change in the coming year | Colleen Smidt
The time around the start of a new year is always ripe for reflection on the past as…
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Eviction after 35 years of cohabitation | Elderlaw Forum
“We always meant to get married,” said the Senior Legal Helpline caller. “But something always got in the…
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‘Poulsbo is an amazing and loving community’ | My View
I will never forget the night I was crowned the 59th Miss Poulsbo. It was such an honor…
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Winterizing you garden tools | Gardener Joe
As we slip into winter and wind down the garden season, it is time to clean, winterize and…
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Editorial | Happy New Year, again | Dennis Box
Editor Dennis Box gives his singular opinion on superheroes, football and his argumentative superiority
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One thing we can agree on about government | Lee H. Hamiltion
We are locked in a seemingly permanent debate over the proper size and scope of government. It was…
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Let’s keep watching out for each other | In Our Opinion
Like any community, North Kitsap is a community of people from different cultures and different faiths. And yet,…