Opinion
Does it really matter what baristas wear?
In these recession-ravaged times, however, they don’t have as much money to waste, so they have to be…
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Regional fire authority has issues to resolve
Deciding whether to approve formation of a regional fire protection service authority to serve South Kitsap (including Port…
Opinion
In our opinion: Earth Day is Mother’s Day for the planet
It’s not one of those Hallmark holidays, the kind of occasions that only school kids used to mark,…
Opinion
Everything Bremerton: Rockin’ on a Saturday night
Several times a year, Jason and I get the yearning for some live local music. A desire for…
Opinion
Let’s keep watching for each other | Editorial
Recovery from the Great Recession continues, and there are signs of prosperity in North Kitsap. The city’s share…
Opinion
‘Green vehicle’ mandates put budgets, lives at risk
As if further proof were needed of how government makes everything cost more than it should, consider the…
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More protection from oil spills | Editorial
The entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca is the gateway to the Salish Sea and all…
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Guest Column: Libraries have changed with the times
As the nation celebrates National Library Week, I’d like to invite every Kitsap resident to get reacquainted with…
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Everything Bremerton: A unique opportunity for the citizens of Manette
I will admit it, I am a certified local civic junkie. I do, in fact, spend a portion…
Opinion
In our opinion: It begins?
Considering how popular it is, balancing a budget with cuts is like the Justin Bieber of political opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion: It begins?
Considering how popular it is, balancing a budget with cuts is like the Justin Bieber of political opinion.
Opinion
It doesn’t require a mob to stage a legitimate protest
What to make of the Wisconsin-esque revolt staged last week in Olympia by organized labor forces ostensibly to…
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To be a reflection of the communities we serve | Editor’s Notebook
This is an invitation to apply for the North Kitsap Herald’s Community Advisory Board. But first, I’d like…
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School board should protect media access | Editorial
What do the following stories have in common?: “Grant helps expand tribal history study in middle schools” ...…
Opinion
In our opinion: Settling an ego slight … priceless
Added together, the five aging peaceniks who broke through the gates of Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor to protest nuclear…
Opinion
Everything Bremerton: A taxing decision
A proposed add on car tab fee, for Bremerton residents, is back on the table and up for…
Opinion
Leaving home: on 16 months in my adopted hometown of Bremerton
I’ve been getting a little weepy lately. And no, it’s not an allergic reaction to my stale, smoky-smelling…
Opinion
State’s budget must do more than balance — it must be sustainable
There’s no question it will be a daunting task to write a state operating budget that falls more…
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Annexation appeal could easily have been avoided
It’s all well and good to have firm rules, particularly where land-use regulations are concerned. But in the…
Opinion
School funding proposal more of the same
State funding for public schools, as proposed in the House budget for the coming biennium, contains no surprises…