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Summertime, when the living is ugly

I have poison ivy across my arms and legs and even on my feet. Now, I’m old enough…

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Artificial turf issue creates real dilemma

After years of talking about the need to modernize the South Kitsap School District athletic facilities, a group…

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Can our incumbents spell fiscal responsibility?

I received the Kitsap County Official Local Voters Pamphlet and diligently read the backgrounds, experience categories and priorities…

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Green jobs sprout in weak economy

With anything “green” being the buzzword du jour, it’s not easy figuring out what the real deal is.…

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Everything Bremerton: Pee Wee Football 101

The official opening of the Pee Wee Football Bremerton

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In our opinion: The common denominator is adults who care about kids

There are many differences between Bremerton’s Renaissance High School and the Washington Youth Academy.

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In our opinion: Save Petersen Farm

When the Kitsap Mall was built in 1985, downtown Bremerton cleared out and the paving ramped up in…

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School district is listening to the taxpayers on bond issue

School district is listening to the taxpayers on bond issue

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Live from Port Orchard — it’s budget gridlock

Kitsap County government will try its hand at producing a reality show in the coming weeks to make…

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Fed didn’t learn from Washington’s healthcare failures

By 1995, as a result of the Washington Health Services Act, many of the state’s private health insurers…

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Banner Forest dispute boils down to liability

On the one hand, mountain biking enthusiasts are outraged over a decision to demolish the numerous jumps and…

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Healthcare bill gives state more flexibility

I’m excited that national healthcare reform finally passed — not because that means our work is over, but…

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Why so angry, America? | As It Turns Out | August

Picture this. A nice long vacation midway down the Oregon Coast. Rental fee? Owned by family, cost for…

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Guest Column: Wally Vision 2010

The recession is a good time to take a deep breath from the last 35 years of frantic…

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Everything Bremerton: Be very, very careful

When something looks off, it usually is off. This past week, on a very normal Tuesday night at…

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In our opinion: Advance Brown and Burlingame to general election

Four candidates are vying to represent Central Kitsap on the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, but only two…

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Report underscores education system’s failings

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Is justice finally at hand for infamous Kitsap killer?

Cassie Holden would be 34 years old today — perhaps the mother of a young daughter herself —…

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County has been too generous an employer

As it should be, the Kitsap County budget is a major topic in the campaigns of candidates for…

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Secrecy is not OK

The North Kitsap School District was going to have a conversation in private but common sense prevailed. At…