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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…

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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…

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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…

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Prayers for answers, for resolution and for healing | In Our Opinion

Four violent deaths.

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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…

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We join the community in its prayers for answers, resolution, and healing

Four violent deaths.

Legislators have their hands full in 2017 session | The Petri Dish

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Legislators have their hands full in 2017 session | The Petri Dish

Time is running out on the 2017 Legislature.

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It’s time for South Kitsap to properly fund its schools | In Our Opinion

South Kitsap School District’s board of directors once again is appealing to district voters: It’s time to invest…

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The new war against the poor | As It Turns Out

Most of us were looking forward to 2017 with hope that it would be a far better year…

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SK school district is ‘arrogant’ | Letter to the editor

After researching and contemplating the latest school bond request from the South Kitsap School District’s board of directors,…

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Tight budget precludes a vote for SK schools | Letter to the editor

This letter is in response to the letter to the editor “Third time a charm” (Dec. 23 Independent).…

Taking a stand for South Kitsap schools | My View

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Taking a stand for South Kitsap schools | My View

By STEVE SEGO

Putaansuu | 2016 a year of successes in Port Orchard

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Putaansuu | 2016 a year of successes in Port Orchard

By MAYOR ROB PUTAANSUU

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Calling it now: Special Session | Jerry Cornfield

OLYMPIA — Time is running out on the 2017 Legislature.

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Get some help — now | Letters to the editor

Get some help — now

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Bipartisanship on all levels | In Our Opinion

There is an important example in the work of the congressional Bipartisan Working Group — an example that…

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— David Fitzsimmons, The Arizona Star

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— Pat Bagley, Salt Lake Tribune

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2016 a year of unexpected outcomes | Jerry Cornfield

OLYMPIA — This wasn’t a very good year for many of the nation’s venerable pollsters and pundits as…