Opinion
Coordinating Kitsap County Fair is a ‘ballet’
Starting last Wednesday, the Kitsap county fair has been in full swing: The rides, the food, the displays…
Opinion
Fast ferries or Sunday buses?
I have been observing discussions at public meetings and around the community about Kitsap Transit’s priorities, funding and…
Opinion
Kitsap County Fair: A showcase of our talents | In Our Opinion
With summer racing past and a school year racing toward us, with elections behind us and before us,…
Kitsap Military Times
Our nation's call to action
By SPENSER R. HALEY Veteran’s Life Advisory Board member The issue: For combat veterans, the financial, emotional and…
Opinion
Let's never forget the human cost
In the last 20 years, more than 60 Armed Forces personnel have been shot to death at U.S.…
Opinion
Letter: Contractor should be canned for sewage spills
I read your article on the sewage spills in Dyes Inlet. I believe that the contractors should be…
Opinion
Sarah Smiley: GOP debates, crossroads in parenthood
As we sat down to watch the first GOP debates between candidates vying to be the Republican presidential…
Opinion
Editorial: Steps for saving the safety net
Social Security marks its 80th birthday Friday, and it’s an occasion that should be celebrated. But Social Security…
Opinion
Let Poulsbo voters decide marijuana ban | Guest column
The City of Poulsbo should put the ban on marijuana producers, processors, and retailers, to a vote of…
Opinion
Kitsap United Way does not directly support Planned Parenthood
There is an article floating around about United Way and Planned Parenthood Funding. An Article in Forbes Magazine…
Opinion
Get to know the candidates in the general election
The general election is Nov. 4. Deadline for mail and online voter registrations, updates and changes is 29…
Opinion
The Petri Dish: Will ‘The Donald’ assist state Republicans during primary?
Whether The Donald gets a chance to make good on his campaign’s Make America Great Again motto won’t…
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Sarah Smiley: Are you a cool lake person or a hot beach person?
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who like beaches, and those who prefer lakes.…
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Pope Francis and climate change deniers
Pope Francis released his encyclical on the environment (“Laudato Si”) in June, and captured the world’s attention. The…
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Letters: Restrict utility digging on newly paved roads; Invest now for Alzheimer’s cure
The road condition along Silverdale Way reported in “Silverdale Way too bumpy for some” (Central Kitsap Reporter, July…
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Sarah Smiley: Lessons not learned by playing Nintendo, phone games
The logic of video games was pretty simple, and utterly false, when I was 12 years old and…
Opinion
Canadian ports eating our lunch
Unfortunately, Seattle Congressman Jim McDermott (D) was correct earlier this year when he said Canada’s west coast ports…
Opinion
Work together to determine best course for development of 1321 Callow Avenue
It is to the benefit of the City of Bremerton, the Suquamish Tribe and the descendants of Roberta…
Opinion
Sarah Smiley: What PG-13 movies teach us about comforting characters
Through some odd twist of circumstances, Ford, my oldest son, and I were the only ones home for…
Opinion
A way to honor our World War II veterans
“It is my earnest hope and indeed the hope of all mankind that from this solemn occasion a…