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These are historic times for the North End | In Our Opinion

OPG is giving the public an opportunity to help chart the future of this town. We encourage North…

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SoundRunner is a good deal … But can it succeed?

The Kingston Port District is hoping some new initiatives will help turn the financial tide for the SoundRunner…

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Treaty rights are civil rights | Being Frank

The tribes’ fight to preserve and protect the salmon and our treaty fishing rights has mirrored the civil…

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Congratulations, Class of 2012 | In Our Opinion

To the Class of 2012, we offer this message: Congratulations on reaching this milestone in your life. As…

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Our series on the Canoe Journey | In Our Opinion

Canoes participating in the Canoe Journey — the annual gathering of Northwest Coast indigenous nations — will stop…

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A little SNAFU | Editor's note on the June print edition

This month we ran into our first SNAFU.

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Hatcheries are necessary tools | Being Frank

Salmon hatcheries are under attack by people with very short memories. They have forgotten why many hatcheries were…

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Fresh direction for Port of Poulsbo | In Our Opinion

Congratulations to new Port of Poulsbo Commissioner Steven Swann, recommended for appointment by the Port Commission and confirmed…

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Rest in peace, king of the ‘Wild Things’ | As It Turns Out

Sadly, the world lost a terribly delightful and talented curmudgeon when Maurice Sendak passed away recently at 83.

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Return of the Salmon ceremony is returning | Noo-Kayet, Our Village

Every member of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe plays a role in protecting our stories, culture and traditions.…

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County has a responsibility to Kingston | In Our Opinion

An involved community is something to be proud of, not an excuse for the county to shirk its…

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The power of language and the words we choose | Editor’s Notebook

It’s been a busy month, what with Viking Fest and all. Here are some newsworthy items from my…

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Welcome to the campaign: Participate | In Our Opinion

They want to make decisions on your behalf. They want to decide how your tax dollars are best…

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SoundRunner needs your help | Guest View

Ports can get grants and tax revenue while also running a business to make profits for community projects…

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Be a VIP and make a difference in the community | Editor’s Notebook

It’s been years since I’ve lived in a city where the police department checks your home while you’re…

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A celebration of our common thread | In Our Opinion

At this time, we are reminded of the common thread that ties us to those immigrants as well…

Don’t miss KCMT’s production of ‘The Music Man

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KCMT is a local treasure | Editor’s Notebook

In a huge bay in the back of the building, dozens of people painted backdrops, moved sets and…

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Governor candidate McKenna owes apology for outburst | In Our Opinion

In a gaffe heard ’round the Sound, McKenna — our current state attorney general and the Republican candidate…

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Renewed energy needed for Viking Avenue | In Our Opinion

Coming up with a new brand and a new vision for Viking Avenue should be a priority. Here…

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Procrastination is a friend, but mostly it’s an enemy | The Buc Stops Here

Commonly stated by students around the world, “I love to procrastinate until I have to stop.”