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The Petri Dish: Sen. Murray and Rep. Ryan show respect for one another
These days, Democratic U.S. Sen. Patty Murray isn’t surprised to get a text from the man who may…
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Sarah Smiley: The Draft: Don’t worry, your daughters are still safe
If the words “Selective Service System” don’t ring a bell for you, it might be because you’re female.…
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Editorial: Senate panel gets an earful on school funding
The state Senate’s Early Learning & K-12 Education Committee was in Bremerton on Oct. 8 to hear from…
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Things learned traveling | Tolman’s Tales
I just returned from a two-week hiking trip to England and Wales. Hiking is not a natural activity…
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The fun continues at the Port of Poulsbo | The Scuttlebutt
Come see little and big Trick or Treaters at Poulsbo’s downtown Halloween, 4–6 p.m. Oct. 31. Main Street…
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Stand Down provides a hand up for veterans | My View
The transition I experienced leaving the Marine Corps was one of the hardest things I have had yet…
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The Petri Dish: Who will serve as the next auditor?
It seems pretty obvious Washington's next state auditor won't be the current one, Troy X. Kelley. But then…
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Editorial: Silverdale’s future: A creek runs through it
If there's one thing Silverdale residents have made clear, it's this: They want to be in charge of…
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USS Turner Joy needs financial support | In Our Opinion
Some former shipmates from the USS Turner Joy and a member of the museum ship’s board of directors…
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Sarah Smiley: Basement as a time capsule of memories
We have never lived anywhere long enough to need to do a deep clean. And when I say…
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Letter: McCleary, strikes and school bonds
The CKSD Board agenda for the Sept. 30 board meeting lists Resolution 10-15-16 regarding the McCleary Decision. The…
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Editorial: USS Turner Joy needs support
Some former shipmates from the USS Turner Joy and a member of the museum ship’s board of directors…
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Everything Bremerton: There she is … Miss America
How many of us have been surfing along on a community or news website to have a pop…
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Help for veterans transitioning into the future | In Our Opinion
Olympic College has received a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education, for $320,000, to create a…
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Don’t let momentum falter in YMCA quest
The desire for a YMCA complex in Port Orchard seems to be on most everyone’s wish list, as…
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It’s Time … to break the cycle of poverty
After any sort of turmoil, when danger and fear have passed, we realize it’s time to put the…
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Suicide awareness, prevention walk Sept. 19 at Raab Park | In Our Opinion
According to Kitsap Health District statistics, more than 30 people in Kitsap County will end their own lives…
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The Petri Dish: Dems ponder a Bryant run for governor
The decision of state Sen. Andy Hill to not take on Gov. Jay Inslee in 2016 forced the…
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Sarah Smiley: The mistakes of motherhood are inevitable
Last month, Cherish Peterson, 27, left her 2-month-old son in a shopping cart outside an Arizona grocery store.…
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Fireworks-ban authority only makes sense
There were 432 fireworks-related emergencies in Washington in 2014. Some $320,240 in damage was caused to property, 277…
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