Opinion
Not your average stockings
The purse strings are being pulled every which way during the holidays, but for one group of people,…
Opinion
Don’t forget about the little guy
The holiday shopping season is officially here. Some may be welcoming it with open arms while others may…
Opinion
Reader Sound-Off: Mathematics education in Washington
The West Puget Sound Chapter of the Washington Society of Professional Engineers strongly concurs with Ms. Joyce Fiess’…
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Reader Sound-Off: Parents are to blame for their children’s low math, science scores
So what if mathematics and science education is so poor in Kitsap County? Why should we worry when…
Opinion
Guest Column: Lend a hand close to home
By David L. Foote This past week’s weather event brings home the meaning of our United Way tagline…
Opinion
Reader Sound-Off: Has the ferries system outlived its usefulness?
It seems like just yesterday when I first began asking local politicians why they hadn’t built bridges instead…
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Reader Sound-Off: Kitsap County needs a council/manager form of government
Val Torrens wrote about governmental accountability, effectiveness and efficiency and the local residents’ enthusiasm in pursuing this matter…
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Reader Sound-Off: How Washington can weather the economic crisis
The current leadership in Washington D.C. and the Federal Reserve can agree on one thing: What’s good for…
Opinion
Survey shows confusion about land-use
A survey released by the Washington Association of Realtors on Oct. 4 indicates that Kitsap County residents have…
News
I-601 ruling just more arrogance from the court
The Washington State Supreme Court is on quite a roll these days in terms of thumbing its nose…
Opinion
Maybe recycling does have its place
OK, OK, I’m recycling. As a disciple of the late Gov. Dixy Lee Ray, I’m not convinced of…
Opinion
Are we running a police state in South Kitsap?
Was it my imagination or were there an inordinate number of police out and about Kitsap County hunting…
Opinion
The potty problem is becoming acute
Seeing a story in the newspapers the other day about a world wide “toilet revolution” reminded me of…
Opinion
State needs to start replacing ancient ferries
It caused big problems for holiday travelers, but Paula Hammond, Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Transportation…
Opinion
The objects of our obsession can be a force for good, too
Did it bother you when Brad left Jennifer? Do you cringe over every one of Britney’s exploits? Can…
Opinion
2008 session bodes ill for South Kitsap
When the Washington State Legislature reconvenes in a few weeks, residents of South Kitsap can once again cringe…
Opinion
You just have to stop listening to your inner Grinch
You know the scene. The Grinch braces the sleigh full of stolen presents atop a mountain when he…
Opinion
When all goes dark in Omegaville
I was all ready for this last big windstorm. The weather report I pay the most attention to…
Opinion
Let the market dictate how many miles we drive
Today, there is an unavoidable urge to let government engineer our lives in the name of climate change.