Miss Poulsbo 2011 Natasha Tucker

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‘A building block for success in my life’ | Guest View

A farewell message from Natasha Tucker, Miss Poulsbo 2011

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$32,561: You did it | In Our Opinion

The community raised more than $30,000 for the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund this campaign. Also, encouragement to participate…

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Obituaries | Jan. 6

Published in the Port Orchard Independent on Jan. 6

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Best of the blogs | Tranquil Bay Street

I’m new to downtown. A recent Olympia transplant, I find my home on Dwight Street pretty low-key in…

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Governor’s journey leads to taking a brave stand

When she publicly, and passionately, declared her support this week for making same-sex marriage legal in Washington, Gov.…

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Silverdale incorporation could impact South Kitsap

Perhaps this is the year Silverdale incorporates as a new city and reshuffles the deck for the rest…

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Everything Bremerton: Comings and goings

We are losing friends. Friends with whom we have built valuable relationships over the years as we frequently…

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Guest Column: Hitting below the belt

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat right and trim down, be forewarned that medical science…

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Guest Column: Salmon are for everyone

Some say the transfer would be wrong because the funds come from hunting and recreational fishing license fees,…

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Make and keep a New Year’s resolution to be a volunteer

New Year’s resolutions are customarily made with an eye toward self-improvement, whether through ridding ourselves of bad habits…

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Predicting what won’t happen in 2012

Having had little success in predicting what will happen in a new year, let’s try forecasting what will…

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Some priorities for the new year | In Our Opinion

A new year dawns, and it brings with it new opportunities as well as new challenges. Here are…

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Guest column | ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: pro- or anti-capitalist?

“It’s A Wonderful Life” has always ranked near the top of my list of favorite Christmas movies. I…

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Troopers nab 161 ‘impaired’ drivers Christmas weekend

Washington State Patrol troopers across the state arrested 161 drivers suspected of being impaired by drugs or alcohol…

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Senior Life 101: Sleepless in Silverdale – Part 2

Some change in your sleep patterns are natural as you age. Your body produces lower levels of growth…

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In our opinion: Year end blues

As 2011 closes, it’s hard to imagine a new year starting. The fresh sense of transition is missing…

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Everything Bremerton: It’s a new year, join in

As years go, 2011 was rough. It was rough on us individually, on our families and on our…

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Joy comes from all our acts of giving, large or small

Maybe you provided a gift to Toys for Tots, donated food or clothing for South Kitsap Helpline, or…

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Keep working together to build a better tomorrow | In Our Opinion

As you read this, families are escaping the winter chill in emergency shelters. The jobless rate still hovers…

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In our opinion: Clearer signs?

How can it be made more clear to the county commissioners that Kitsap County cannot afford to continue…