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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…
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Canadian ports eating our lunch
Unfortunately, Seattle Congressman Jim McDermott (D) was correct earlier this year when he said Canada’s west coast ports…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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