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‘Keeping hope alive in the darkest times’ | Neighbors Helping Neighbors
By MARY NADER
Opinion
An attempt to thwart access to public records | In Our Opinion
The bill is not yet out of the House, but we’re still not out of the woods.
Life
Reaffirm democracy | My Kingston Life
I’ll have to confess that this month’s communiqué didn’t present itself in the usual bubbling-up-from-my soul manner. It’s…
Opinion
George Orwell’s1984 dystopia influence on Trump | As It Turns Out
Perhaps we’re just dreaming and what we think is real is just one more chapter from George Orwell’s…
Opinion
Volunteer extraordinaire Jessie Turner ‘walked the talk’ | In Our Opinion
We were saddened to learn Feb. 21 that community volunteer extraordinaire Jessie Turner had passed away. She was…
Opinion
Determine how site can best meet community needs | In Our Opinion
The Bremerton City Council’s idea that Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton be converted into a community hospital is…
Opinion
Elected leadership must be held accountable | In Our Opinion
“Each agency, in accordance with published rules, shall make available for public inspection and copying all public records…
Opinion
Too many unanswered questions to vote yes | Letter to the editor
After two failures, the South Kitsap school board comes back with an even more massive request than previously…
Opinion
Majority Coalition has a plan to fund education | Sen. Jan Angel
By SEN. JAN ANGEL, 26th Legislative District-R
Opinion
Make sure our nation stays true to its principles | Letter to the editor
America — the world’s oldest living democracy — needs as much love as it can get right now.…
Opinion
Much work done, but more ahead | In Our Opinion
We commend and thank the volunteers, donors, and city employees and officials who worked to improve Poulsbo Municipal…
Opinion
Plan ahead for Agate Pass Bridge cleaning | In Our Opinion
Once again, it’s time for cooler heads to prevail. No, it’s not time for another election. It’s time…
Opinion
Bond is a possible option | The Scuttlebutt
Port commissioners and staff continue exploring financing options for the marina’s major capital project, which includes removal of…
Opinion
Back school districts away from levy cliff | In Our Opinion
School districts in Washington state are approaching the “levy cliff,” a planned reduction in what school districts can…
Opinion
Solving ‘American problems’ | Letter to the editor
It was a real treat to read the comments in the Jan. 27 issue of the Independent by…
Opinion
Reminders that we have each other’s backs | In Our Opinion
As we grieve the loss of four family members, we are consoled that we don’t grieve alone. We…
Opinion
We join the community in its prayers for answers, resolution, and healing
Four violent deaths.
Opinion
Legislators have their hands full in 2017 session | The Petri Dish
Time is running out on the 2017 Legislature.