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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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Spending cuts are more ‘empowering’

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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…

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CKFR offers a lesson for our fire district

People living within the South Kitsap Fire and Rescue district have an opportunity to learn from the experiences…

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Keep supporting schools

In my first six months in Bremerton, I have found this community to be tremendously supportive of students…

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Central Kitsap schools need your vote

On Feb. 9, registered voters living in the Central Kitsap School District will be asked to vote on…

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If we cared about kids, we wouldn’t have levies

In the hierarchy of evil, you have Nazis, cell phone companies and human traffickers. Hot on their heels…

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If we cared about kids, we wouldn’t have levies

In the hierarchy of evil, you have Nazis, cell phone companies and human traffickers. Hot on their heels…

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Let’s be sensible about Narrows Bridge tolls

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