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Kitsap Way shows the way to develop
The Bremerton City Council decided this year to make significant changes to how federal community block grant money…
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Inslee’s efforts to tackle a clear and present danger | The Petri Dish
These days, Jay Inslee might be America’s most frustrated governor. And we may soon find out how much…
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Spending your time | Tolman’s Tales
Perhaps each of us should reflect on how we spend our time, and make sure our moments are…
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If you supported Relay, you made a difference | In Our Opinion
Never doubt the ability of one individual — you — to make a difference. To make a difference…
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Sarah Smiley: All my children are vaccinated. Here’s why.
Imagine for a moment that a scientist has created a preventative vaccine-like shot for all types of cancer.…
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Editorial: Take steps to be ready for quakes
There are simple steps residents can take to make life safer should the Cascadia subduction zone wreak havoc.
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A way to honor our World War II veterans | In Our Opinion
The North Kitsap Herald and its monthly publication, Veterans Life, will salute the Greatest Generation in August and…
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Mediating an interchange of need and provision | Neighbors Helping Neighbors
“We are reminded that a thousand things come together to help us move beyond a nightmare — but…
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Sarah Smiley: Why Little League is better than Major League
Little League may be for kids and Major League Baseball for adult athletes, but when it comes to…
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The Petri Dish: Auditor Kelley’s vanishing act
When the state’s duly elected auditor disappears while in office does anyone notice beyond the shadow of the…
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Habitat must carry more weight | Being Frank
A heavy burden is easier to carry if everyone who shares in the load does their part to…
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BKAT has problems
Most know of our local public access channel in the county known as BKAT that we help pay…
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SCOTUS rules that love wins out
After so many decades of meetings, organizing, strategizing and hoping, it’s hard to wrap our arms around the…
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Kitsap Transit: Do a better job with outreach on meetings
Kitsap Transit scheduled a series of public meetings to let residents give input on the proposed Wheaton Way…
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State legislators still talking budget; session continues
The session that would never end is still not over. For six months – officially 168 days and…
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When your kid is afraid to go near the water
Two of my sons have suffered from a fear of the water, both for good reasons. When Owen…
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Play it safe, see a fireworks show | In Our Opinion
Here are some good reasons to enjoy a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July (and, in some…
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For health innovations, fund Life Sciences Discovery
Some may remember the infamous Seattle billboard: “Will the last person leaving Seattle turn out the lights?” The…
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Play it safe, see a fireworks show
Here are some good reasons to enjoy a professional fireworks show this Fourth of July (and, in some…
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Father’s Day suggestions | Tolman’s Tales
Looking back on my life, there are few big things I would do over. My regrets as an…