Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
Opinion
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…
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The Suquamish Tribe’s spirit of giving | In Our Opinion
The Suquamish Tribe has gifted $4.45 million in philanthropic giving to Kitsap communities since 2007. This year, $553,121…
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Celebrations of who we are and what we treasure | In Our Opinion
This is a great time to live in Kitsap County. Celebrations are coming up that tell us a…
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KRCC should change its voting structure | In Our Opinion
Bremerton may be flexing its urban municipal muscle in an attempt to force a change in the voting…
Opinion
Bad news is old news for education
Sen. Jan Angel, 26th District Republican, says the Washington education system is the recipient of some good news.
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Letter: Don’t tax income, capital gains
The Supreme Court told the legislature to pass a fair budget using current revenue sources, not to raise…
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Letter: Urge Kilmer to support Alzheimer’s research with additional $300 million
Former U.S. Senator Bill Frist, M.D. recently penned an opinion letter on Forbes.com in which he stated, “Alzheimer’s…
Opinion
The Petri Dish: State lawmakers wrangle over budget
If silence is golden, a lot of wealth is stockpiled in the state capitol, where lawmakers and the…
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Dogs in purses among pop culture trends I’ve missed
I realize I'm getting older and that I've spent the last 14 years raising children — specifically, boys.…
Opinion
Editorial: Congratulations to Kitsap graduates
Finishing high school is an important step in making one's way in the world. Teachers, parents and the…