Opinion
SK taxpayers shoulder more of the burden
When South Kitsap taxpayers receive their property tax bills next week, they will need to look at the…
Opinion
Guest Column: Vote ‘no’ on CK construction levy
I am writing to explain the three “no” votes from this household and the steps the Central Kitsap…
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Everything Bremerton: Public business needs the public
Conducting the public’s business in the public arena is an integral part of representative government and the system…
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Everything Bremerton: The right decision for a hard time
In November the Bremerton School District officially notified American Legion Post 68 that they would be terminating the…
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Salmon recovery: It takes all of us to make it happen | Being Frank
Producing and protecting salmon go hand in hand for the treaty Indian tribes in western Washington, and we…
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State must fix WSF, not bail on it | Editorial
Privatization of the state ferry system — taking it out of the hands of the bureaucrats and unions…
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Guest Column: Now is the time to support our schools
By now our entire community will have received ballots for the Feb. 8 election for the Central Kitsap…
Opinion
First, annexation has to make sense
Adopting countywide land-use planning policies related to annexations by cities might be easier if there weren’t impacts on…
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When it comes to “The Price is Right,” Drew is doing it wrong
It started early for me. My grandma gave me a toy microphone on my second birthday because she…
Opinion
Veterans Bunkhouse needs your help
In Washington state, there are anywhere from 4,000 to 6,800 homeless veterans, according to a state study. About…
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Veterans Bunkhouse needs your help
In Washington state, there are anywhere from 4,000 to 6,800 homeless veterans, according to a state study. About…
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It’s not enough to post legal notices online only | Port Orchard Independent
There aren’t a lot of legal provisions enacted in 1789 still on the books today. But the ones…
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Bauer was a listener first | In Our Opinion | February
If Steve Bauer slept in the last four years it must have been sparingly. The 65-year-old county commissioner…
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Care, understanding can prevent violence | As It Turns Out | February
Loud political deconstruction of January’s Tucson shootings continues ad nauseam. Wrestling for party advantage is an easy way…
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The miracle of Kevin and Jill Burdick | Editor’s Notebook
Kevin Burdick is a humble, hard-working guy who loves his family and friends and is loyal to a…
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Protect public notices and protect your right to know | Editorial
State legislators are looking for ways to pare down a budget deficit projected to be $4.6 billion in…
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Shooting shows how vulnerable we are
The public can be very proud of the way law enforcement came together to help resolve the shooting…
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Our schools deserve at least as many choices as our grocery stores
My local grocery store offers 28 kinds of macaroni and cheese, 130 flavors of tea, 62 kinds of…