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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…
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Fringe political candidates will be marginalized
In general, Washington state’s so-called “top-two” primary system, which the U.S. Supreme Court validated earlier
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State’s voter security laws under assault
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written…
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Age shouldn’t be issue for McCain in Presidential race
One of my favorite Hollywood stories was the time some director or some such wanted or needed to…
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