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The news stories that made 2008
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Economizing now will avoid bigger deficit later
The most important action during the 2009 legislative session should take place within the first five days. Legislators…
News
System works fine if you want goldfish to vote
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written…
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Washington state revenue shortfall presents an opportunity
State elected officials across America are in shock over the nosedive in tax collections, rising unemployment and ballooning…
Opinion
A winter wonderland not so fun for drivers
Ah, the falling of fresh, white snow. A winter blanket marking the start of the season.
Opinion
The news stories that made 2008
Throughout the year, I clip news stories that appealed to me for various reasons and pass the best…
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For Kitsap County finances, trying doesn’t get the job done
Do you not find it interesting that success in balancing a county budget merits rave reviews but having…
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Now’s the time to be bold about Puget Sound
The Puget Sound Partnership recently released its Action Agenda to restore Puget Sound, a pathway for fixing the…
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Buck’s closure a sad, complex bit of SK drama
The continuing saga of Buck’s A&W has drawn in the entire South Kitsap community since the popular restaurant’s…
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Tears, laughter mark top ’08 stories
Throughout the year, I clip news stories that appealed to me for various reasons and pass the best…
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A&W’s closing a tragedy, but there’s more to it
Regarding the impending closure of Buck’s A&W restauraunt in Port Orchard, many have expressed disappointment in the legal…
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SK’s George Bailey learns what we think of him
Everyone knows and loves the story, a perennial Christmas favorite.
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No room for wildlife?
Johnson Creek property owner Brad Watts’s litany of assumptions, complaints and accusations in the 11/29/2008 NKH deserves informed…
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We’re making progress, but meth still a scourge
Pia Marshall awoke to the familiar sound of her son’s voice calling out from his nearby bedroom.
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Income tax won’t fix state’s budget mess
To get your minds off your household budgets, watch what our local and state government budget deliberations involve…
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Brrrr, who let that cold air in?
Criminey, it’s cold outside. If all goes as planned, by the time you pluck this paper out of…
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The true gifts of Christmas don’t come wrapped with bows
Although I grieve just a bit when the long, dry days of summer become short, dark and cold,…