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Wishing our best to North End athletes
North End sports fans will be tearing up the roadways from here to Tacoma and Federal Way this…
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Consolidation is tougher than it sounds
Forming a regional fire protection service authority to consolidate Bremerton’s fire department and South Kitsap’s fire district may…
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Olympia never tires of ignoring our wishes
In 2007, “We the people” passed initiative 960 which says Washington’s Legislature can not increase taxes without two-thirds…
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Everything Bremerton: Do something, Bremerton!
Warmer, nicer weather is right around the corner. You can almost smell spring coming. Time to think about…
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Marijuana legalization bill not likely to see light of day | Torrens Talk
While this legislative session may be the short one, it is one that is proving to be lively…
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A stormwater crisis can be averted
The Coastal Counties Caucus represents the interests of the 14 counties that border Puget Sound and the Pacific…
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There ought to be a law | Core issues
Think about how often we hear “We are a nation of laws,” or “He’s got the law on…
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We owe it to the future generation to pass the levy | In Our Opnion
This week, the Viking Jazz Fest has invited jazz bands from all over the state to, please pardon…
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Everything Bremerton: Bringing it all back home
Hello, Bremerton. My name is Colleen Smidt. The paper has kindly asked me to write a column on…
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Something about this toll hike smells fishy
It’s hard to say exactly why the Washington State treasurer has rejected the recommendations of the Tacoma Narrows…
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PSRC still peddling environmental lie
I’m writing about a concern of mine that has been developing since 1992 when I was hired as…
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We’ll all pay for ‘free’ health care | Spinal Column | February
As our nation waits on pins and needles for our elected officials to craft a “health-insurance plan for-everyone,”…
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Consider taxes as membership fees | As It Turns Out | February
No one joyfully shares their hard-earned money with the government, but paying taxes is still not a punishment.…
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Just Jack | Are we getting our money’s worth from our county commissioners?
One of the critical questions an employer asks himself each time he conducts an employee performance review is…
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Kitsap Transit Sunday service should be a priority
When Kitsap Transit officials gather together today, they’ll be discussing a topic North Kitsapers are passionate about. A…
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There are many unconventional paths to wellness
As the warmth spreads around my knee caps, I giggle and then laugh out loud. “That’s amazing,” I…
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Tough times demand tax cuts, not increases
Hold onto your wallets, Washington. The ink was barely dry on the tax increase for both individuals and…