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State Rep. Pearson: Flawed laws allowing Kitsap County transient sex offender to live less than five miles from victim, elementary school

I was as shocked when I heard about the release of a homeless sex offender in my district,…

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The ‘other guys’ grow, while SK stagnates

Sometimes it seems that South Kitsap — Port Orchard in particular – is one step behind the competition…

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From Middle Earth to Central Kitsap: spotting mystical trees

Many primitive people of noble, highly developed civilizations treated trees with great respect. Trees were often associated with…

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Appleton: Internet, newspapers chok full of simple civics lessons

Now that some sort of civics class is no longer required for high school graduation, it seems that…

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Klope: Holy stress relief!

Are you thinking about God this week? What is it around you that brings God to mind? I…

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Mount Tahoma High sophomore is a track sensation

Ruby Roberts has made a habit out of physically assaulting running tracks throughout the state. Her latest victim,…

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No friendly skies left to fly

O, for the days of regulated airlines. Prices and routes were predictable. Airlines provided good customer service. They…

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SKSD search process penny-wise, pound-foolish

Probably the most important position in South Kitsap — and by far the highest paying government job —…

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Thanks for the memories, Morrie

On Tuesday Bremerton lost a former mayor and city councilman, a family lost a loving, generous husband, father…

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Outgoing editor: Thanks, Patriot fans

This issue is the last one where the title, Editor, will follow the name Charles Melton, but that…

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Younger generation of pols could learn from the past

Joel Pritchard told me years ago that if you are really thinking about running for public office, get…

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Bremerton’s first mayor was ‘sunny and bright’ on darkest days

On Tuesday Bremerton lost a former mayor and city councilman, a family lost a loving, generous husband, father…

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Here’s how we did it in my day… Younger pols could learn campaign lessons from vets

Joel Pritchard told me years ago that if you are really thinking about running for public office, get…

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Appleton: Internet, newspapers chok full of simple civics lessons

When Bremerton Patriot editor Charles Melton offered me the opportunity to write a trio of columns for the…

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From sinker to swimmer

There are two kinds of people in the world: sinkers and swimmers. I used to be a sinker.…

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Save the golf course

Last week, a whole lot of people from Sooke took part in the chamber of commerce golf tournament.

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Council needs more muscle

The District of Sooke implemented the business licence bylaw and it appears they are having a difficult time…

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What’s going wrong in Washington state?

In the wake of an earlier column about our state rejecting a $13.2 million education grant, people are…

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Where’s the enforcement?

On any given day, there are usually a handful of people enjoying the outdoors at Silverdale Waterfront Park.

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Overhauling the ferry system and ensuring accountability

Last week the Central Kitsap Reporter published a column written by a state senator from Maple Valley critiquing…