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What’s the deal with carbon?

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What’s the deal with carbon?

Sometimes we hear people say things like “carbon is a big problem” or “we need to regulate and…

December developments on Poulsbo’s waterfront

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December developments on Poulsbo’s waterfront

Wow… does time truly fly! This is Scuttlebutt number 60, and the Port of Poulsbo is most appreciative…

Holiday traditions from Kiwanis

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Holiday traditions from Kiwanis

By Pat Bennett-Forman

Holiday Enjoyment and Self Care

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Holiday Enjoyment and Self Care

How to enjoy the holiday season while avoiding its excesses

Crossing the bridge to hunger

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Crossing the bridge to hunger

Sometimes suffering is obvious; sometimes it’s not. Sometimes we know someone is homeless; with hunger, we usually don’t…

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Don’t blame Chiefstick, examine police conduct

Like many others in North Kitsap, I was horrified when our community became the latest place to see…

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America’s secondhand evolution

Capitalism is man’s creation, designed so that corporations only grow larger and more powerful over time. Created in…

Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition a return to cooperation

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Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition a return to cooperation

The Billy Frank Jr. Salmon Coalition is looking forward to another year of working together to accomplish responsible…

A Veterans Day ‘thanks’

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A Veterans Day ‘thanks’

— Dave Granlund, PoliticalCartoons.com

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Do your civic duty and vote on Nov. 5

Have you voted yet? If not, remember your ballot has to be postmarked or deposited on or before…

Seeing systems around us

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Seeing systems around us

During October I participated with a few others in a four-week discussion course on climate change, hosted by…

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Martinez and Moffatt for School Board

Dear North Kitsap friends,

Rights of nature are essential

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Rights of nature are essential

Our world today isn’t particularly crowded with healthy views. However, a billionaire, a die-hard who still thinks they…

Kingston’s Stan Mack talks affordable housing

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Kingston’s Stan Mack talks affordable housing

This is the third in a series of columns focusing on the topics that were selected by participants…

<em>The sparrow-sized Northern Pygmy Owl, an aggressive hunter with large feet and big eyes, has false eye spots at the back of its head that confuse predators. </em>Photo by Paul Bannick

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The owl’s year and Christmas cheer

With their haunting calls, yellow, unblinking eyes, and the startling whoosh they make as they glide invisibly in…

<em>Visitors explore Ueland Tree Farm where waterfalls, canyons, rich forests and a variety of trails await. </em>                                Photo by Nancy Sefton.

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What is a tree farm?

Soon after moving to the Northwest from a very different landscape, I encountered the term “tree farm” and…

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Edwards for port commissioner

I agree with Port of Bremerton Commissioner Larry Stokes and former Bremerton Mayor Patty Lent in their endorsement…

A stable genius indeed

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A stable genius indeed

I am not sure Mr. Driscoll appreciates that Mr. Trump is a very stable genius, the best president…

Moffatt and Martinez for North Kitsap School Board

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Moffatt and Martinez for North Kitsap School Board

I strongly endorse Nancy Moffatt and Breane Martinez for NK School Board. Both have been strong supporters of…

Something for Nothing

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Something for Nothing

Don Brunnel’s opinion piece on feeding the government monster is likely dead wrong about our elected officials being…