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About the Herald’s election coverage | Editorial
The primary election is Aug. 16. Two contested North Kitsap races are on the primary ballot: Kingston Port…
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See a movie, have fun and make a big difference | Editor’s Notebook
The economy is still recovering. The state unemployment rate is 7.9 percent. And yet people still find ways…
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In our opinion: The morning after the Fourth
There may be no better way to celebrate our country’s Independence Day than blowing up a small part…
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In our opinion: The morning after the Fourth
There may be no better way to celebrate our country’s Independence Day than blowing up a small part…
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Everything Bremerton: When going gets tough, the tough get going
Jobs in the current economic climate are hard to come by and hard to keep. Everyone is feeling…
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Property tax anger isn’t going away
Most residents of Kitsap County probably aren’t aware of the debate that’s raging over the increase in property…
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Issues change, but personal styles persist
Maybe the property tax system isn’t a high priority issue for the Port Orchard mayoral candidates to be…
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Inslee’s environmental policy sadly out of touch
I recently picked up Jay Inslee’s book on promoting the “green” economy through government programs.
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We don’t need Seaquist to improve democracy
At a campaign forum last year in Silverdale, state Rep. Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor), in the midst of…
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Everything Bremerton: Personal and professional ethics matter
Another round of questionable decision making by the holders of elected office or public positions has recently come…
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In our opinion: Be smart, don’t go to college
High school graduates, as you probably know, adults have been lying to you. In fact, if you’ve been…
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Local government budget squeeze continues
If local government revenues increase roughly the same as the statewide forecast, there will probably still be some…
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Participate in public hearing on Rose project | Editorial
The Poulsbo Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing June 23, 6 p.m., at City Hall on Edward…
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Make a difference, support Relay For Life | Editorial
North Kitsap Relay For Life is July 8-9, 6 p.m. to 6 p.m., at North Kitsap High School.…
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Seaquist’s ‘better democracy’ isn’t
When we kicked off the signature drive for this year’s initiative I-1125, I highlighted the fact that the…
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Coppola’s leadership has kept the city solvent
As treasurer for the city of Port Orchard for 28-plus years before my retirement, I read with interest…
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In our opinion: One more time, Kitsap, hang up and drive
The Volvo careened down the highway’s right lane, drifting between the white lines like a lazy pinball, giving…
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Everything Bremerton: Head out on the highway … on two wheels
Most types of motorized transportation fascinate me. I have had the distinct pleasure of participating in closed course…
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Council races offer new, familiar faces this year
At least one face on the Port Orchard City Council will definitely change this fall, given that Fred…
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Property values deserve two-sided debate
Some South Kitsap property owners are still stewing over the revaluation notices received last June from the Kitsap…