The Petri Dish is authored by Jerry Cornfield

Opinion

Court may not have last word on charter schools | The Petri Dish

Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.

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Liveaboard decision may come soon | The Scuttlebutt

If this past Labor Day weekend is any indication, September 2015 should continue to be perfect for Liberty…

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Help set a course for the future of Kingston | In Our Opinion

Downtown Kingston Complete Streets project. Salmon recovery efforts. Plans for the West Kingston Bridge construction. If you want…

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The Petri Dish: Charter school supporters scrambling

Try as it might, Washington just can’t get this charter school thing down right.

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The one who calls himself Ford Smiley

Ford and I were checking out a book at the public library. Wait, let me rephrase that. Ford…

Opinion

May their sacrifices never be forgotten

Sixteen hours on and eight hours off for two weeks. After three days off, back in again for…

Lorraine Loomis

Opinion

Hard work leads to recovery of summer chum | Being Frank

Hood Canal/Eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca summer chum is the only threatened salmon population in western Washington…

A ride prior to setup at the Kitsap County Fair.

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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…

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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.…

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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…

Donald John Trump Sr. was a featured speaker at the 2015 Conservative Political Action Conference.

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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…

Sarah Smiley

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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.…