Opinion
Facebook Invasion
Facebook Invasion
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Eyman putting his money at risk for car tax initiative
The initiative booster’s move is dramatic — or desperate — depending on your point of view.
Opinion
Disinterested electorate a danger to democracy
The need to increase citizen involvement in local government and increase the number of registered voters
Opinion
Bill Effinger | Adequate housing for all Poulsbo citizens, a must
Mayor and city council must assure affordable housing is available
Opinion
Beahm Me Up | Let’s talk about spoilers
The topic of discussion is that which shouldn’t be discussed: Spoilers.
Opinion
Commissioners focus on community benefit
It is often voiced that elected officials seem to no longer understand the term “public service.”
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Resistance of the Fourth Branch: we Americans
Remember the student protests of the 1960s and ’70s, standing up for civil rights, equal rights and an…
Opinion
China trade war could hit this state hard
Any trade war between the United States and China is worrisome, but if it escalated and tariffs were…
Opinion
Did guns rights advocates shoot themselves in the foot?
Their fight blocking an age limit on buying semiautomatics has spurred a voter initiative.
Opinion
Civic engagement starts with a well-informed public
A recent visit to the Poulsbo office of the North Kitsap Herald by Congressman Derek Kilmer produced the…
Opinion
Effinger: History Repeating Itself
Digressing from my focus on local government, I am sharing a “history repeats itself” moment to illustrate the…
Opinion
Poulsbo in FOCUS
Researching for this article, I found that the year 2019 should prove to be quite interesting politically in…
Opinion
Ferguson’s not my choice for governor
If you don’t know who Bob Ferguson is, you’d better find out.
Opinion
Poulsbo in focus
Welcome to my new column which will feature comments from and about our local leaders and everyday citizens…