Opinion

Sarah Smiley: It costs nothing to make someone’s day

I was genuinely surprised. Last week, at a party for my new book, “Got Here As Soon As…

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My View | We can’t afford SKSD bond issue

The South Kitsap Board of Directors, for a second time in three months, is attempting to pass a…

Minimum wage

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Cartoon: Stagnant wages, rising cost of living

Cartoon: Stagnant wages, rising cost of living / April 9, 2016

Opioids

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Cartoon: Opioid prescription abuse

Cartoon: Opioid prescription abuse / April 8, 2016

The one percent

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Cartoon: Shining a light on elite corruption

Cartoon: Shining a light on elite corruption / Cagle Cartoons

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Sarah Smiley: What I’m feeling as my husband prepares to retire from the Navy

A year from now, my husband will retire from the Navy, so I have begun the emotional countdown…

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Editorial: Drivers, the cell call or text can wait

Nationwide, 3,179 deaths and 431,000 injuries were attributed to vehicle accidents involving distracted driving in 2014, according to…

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Deadline April 15 to nominate Teacher of Year | In Our Opinion

Deadline is April 15 for nominations for the 2016 North Kitsap Teacher of the Year Award, formerly the…

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Port boundary expansion good for Poulsbo | In Our Opinion

Attract more businesses to Poulsbo. Create new jobs. Find a solution to erosion on Anderson Parkway. Improve the…

Cagle Cartoons

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Cartoon: How to break into an iPhone

Cartoon: How to break into an iPhone / Cagle Cartoons

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Passenger-only ferry debate rife with myths, misconceptions

Only four in 10 Kitsap County residents have heard of Kitsap Transit’s proposed fast foot-ferry service connecting Bremerton,…

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The Petri Dish: Looking for someone to blame for early release of prisoners

Republican state senators didn’t fire Corrections Secretary Bernie Warner when they had the chance.

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Sarah Smiley: A surprising lack of home video footage of youngest sons

It was a not-so-dark and stormy night before Easter. A rash purchase, fueled by emotions and a day…

Cartoon created by Walt Elliott for the April 2016 Kingston Community News.

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Fleet’s health is on the comeback trail | FerryFare

This winter, the Legislature added $6 million for general ferry maintenance and $3 million for emergency repairs. This…

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Sarah Smiley: Manual transmissions: Bringing out the best in everyone

The learning-to-drive thing was going well for my 15-year-old son, Ford. He only had one close call with…

Recreational drones.

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My Turn: A look at recreational drone laws

After some spectacular mishaps, mass-media attention and public pressure, the Federal Aviation Administration has implemented new laws for…

This week's cartoon.

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Cartoon: Trump and Hillary bracket

Cartoon: Trump and Hillary bracket / Cagle Cartoons

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Editorial: Gov. Inslee’s veto fest wasn’t responsible action

Gov. Jay Inslee’s ham-fisted approach March 10 in urging state lawmakers to pass a supplemental state budget sent…

Opinion

Don Brunell: More gigantic ships coming

We got a glimpse of the future this leap year when the Benjamin Franklin sailed into Elliott Bay.…

Opinion

Removing barriers to employment for veterans

By REP. DEREK KILMER D-Bremerton Our region has a lot to be thankful for. Along with Puget Sound,…