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DON BRUNELL | The fallout from the ‘fiscal cliff’

Last month, an inspector general for the Treasury Department revealed that from 2010 to 2012 the Internal Revenue…

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Test results are not an accurate gauge of proficiency | My View

The “No Child Left Behind” federal policy, established in 2001, demands a 100 percent proficiency rate for math…

The 2014 Viking Fest logo was designed by Jeff Woodley of Northwest College of Art & Design.

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A celebration of our common bonds | In Our Opinion

May 17, the second day of Poulsbo’s Viking Fest celebration, is Norway’s Constitution Day. And it’s a day…

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After Oso: the passion for public service will continue

Time and again, even in our nation’s toughest moments, Americans have come together to extend a helping hand…

This week's cartoon addresses the student loan program and college debt.

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Come join the parade, or maybe two

This coming weekend, Bremerton and Poulsbo will host their premier parades

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Right place, right time

All of the responders, the citizens and the trained professionals, deserve our thanks for reacting so quickly.

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Letters to the Editor

Here's this week's Letters to the Editor which address politics and transporation

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Letters to the Editor

Here's this week's Letters to the Editor which address politics and transporation

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Recovering addict chooses a healthier life | View from the Street

He’s now involved in the 12-step community and learning a new way of life. His grandparents have welcomed…

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An environmental warrior and civil rights leader | In Our Opinion

You may not be Native American, you may not live on or near a reservation, and you may…

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They could be our girls

Many days have passed since the kidnapping, and the U.S. has finally issued a statement.

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EDITORIAL | An environmental warrior and civil rights leader

You may not be Native American, you may not live on or near a reservation, and you may…

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DON BRUNELL | Catching up with a former governor

Despite serving only one term as governor, Mike Lowry remains one of our state’s most colorful leaders. Even…

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Goodbye MSP, hello Common Core

The Common Core Standards are not the perfect solution to standardized testing

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They could be our girls

Many days have passed since the kidnapping, and the U.S. has finally issued a statement.

This week's cartoon addresses racial relations.

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Here’s this week’s cartoon

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Keep Big Oil out of Grays Harbor | Being Frank

Billy Frank Jr., chairman of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, passed away on May 5. His monthly column…

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Caring for our community: Kitsap’s mental health tax

Recognizing and treating mental health is a vital part of the effort to alleviate poverty and homelessness in…