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Good for salmon, and good for us

Within the last couple of weeks, the City of Poulsbo removed two houses adjacent to the south fork…

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Tracking progress on campaign commitments

We’ve entered the second month of 2018. Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler’s term began on Jan. 1. During his…

Lorraine Loomis

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Hirst “fix” doesn’t protect salmon

In a hasty move to “fix” the Hirst ruling, the state Legislature and Gov. Jay Inslee are writing…

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Tracking progress on campaign commitments

We’ve entered the second month of 2018. Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson’s third term began on Jan. 1. In…

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Working together to resolve a safety concern

An old adage states “You can’t fight city hall.” That adage is not always the rule, as proved…

Fast ferries back on course with hiring of new marine director

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Fast ferries back on course with hiring of new marine director

The mechanical problems and scheduling snafus are a thing of the past, boosters say.

Kitsap Transit’s Rich Passage 1 fast ferry is docked at Pier 52 in downtown Seattle. (Kitsap Transit photo)

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Fast ferries back on course with hiring of new marine director

Mechanical and scheduling problems are a thing of the past, boosters say

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Introducing a new column from the Port of Kingston

Despite rain, about 2,000 folks came to the Kingston Cove Christmas lighting ceremony Dec. 2, according to Chamber…

Time to celebrate school choice in America

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Time to celebrate school choice in America

It’s National School Choice Week around the nation.

<em>John Oleary is wanted for first-degree armed robbery, in connection with a Jan. 21 home invasion. According to Bremerton PD, he is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 911.</em>                                Bremerton Police Department

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Reflections on the funeral for Pierce County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel McCartney

Generally, the Bremerton PD updates are filled with interesting and sometimes funny anecdotes from the previous week. Not…

Lorraine Loomis

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Our ecosystem is out of balance

All natural resources are connected and we are all connected to them, but most of those resources are…

Spellman, others showed value of bipartisanship

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Spellman, others showed value of bipartisanship

Former governor is remembered for his bipartisanship.

Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry

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Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry

Suquamish, our newest ferry, was christened last month at the Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. Members of the Suquamish…

At 7:30 a.m. Jan. 15, crosswalk signage near the crosswalk at the intersection of 8th Avenue and Iverson Street was not visible to motorists because it was on its side and chained to a bolt in the ground. On one side of the street, a holder for pedestrian flags was empty. (Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group)

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Flags, signage more inadequate when they’re not there

POULSBO — “The short distance from the 305 intersection to [8th] Avenue, combined with the extra-long distance to…

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Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel

The grace period is over. Don’t pick up the phone, drivers.

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What kind of community is Silverdale?

It was 130 years ago that the first plat map for Silverdale was filed with the county

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Officer Mayfield will join General Investigations Unit | Police Calls

As I write my first Bremerton Police Department weekly update, I reflect on how strange it is not…

<em>(From right) State representatives Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, and Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, participate in a community discussion on bipartisanship “Finding Common Ground,” Sept. 26 in the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. At left is discussion moderator Richard Walker of Kitsap News Group. (</em>Nick Twietmeyer | Kitsap News Group)

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Bipartisanship is not a bad word

Anyone who has been passingly aware of public events in America over the last several years knows that…

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We call on the city to take action now

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson said Jan. 4 that “pedestrian safety is always of concern,” and she pointed to…

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Striving to make Kitsap County a safe and healthy place

By ED WOLFE | County Commissioner