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A few thoughts about the Governor’s budget

As Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to sign a revised state budget, he’s getting pressed to veto a few…

Billy Frank Jr.

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Put people before profits | Being Frank

When it comes to your chances of getting cancer from the foods you eat, what odds would you…

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DON BRUNELL | What we didn’t see at Sochi

Norilsk is Russia’s most polluted city. It reminds you of an America mining town a century ago. It…

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Working to break the cycle of homelessness | In Our Opinion

Determining just how many members of our community are homeless is difficult, but we know the evidence is…

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JERRY CORNFIELD | Governor has nine months to get some work done

No one could be happier to see state lawmakers wrap up and head home than Gov. Jay Inslee.

This week's cartoon addresses the death of Fred Phelps.

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Here’s this week’s cartoon

A cartoon that speaks to the Rev. Fred Phelps of Topeka, Kan., who died last week

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April brings a shower of local events

It is that wonderful turning point where you kiss the worst part of winter goodbye and spring has…

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Let the sunshine in

Washington state’s public records act is a straightforward law designed to allow the public to see what its…

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A look at the library and Silverdale’s future

I would like to clarify comments I made during the Central Kitsap Community Council meeting of March 20,…

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ID cards: Rite-of-passage for military brats

For the average kid, pre-adolescence and the teen years are marked with many rites-of-passage: facial hair, deodorant, pimples,…

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Thatching your lawn and raising beds

For a natural lawn use a safe and organic product. Read the label and understand all safety involved…

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They gave their lives protecting our right to know | In Our Opinion

Since 1992, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, more than 1,000 journalists worldwide have been killed while…

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New column explores homelessness causes, solutions | View from the Street

I have been homeless before. The purpose of this column is to bring awareness to our area about…

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City should revise port liveaboard agreement | In Our Opinion

The number of liveaboards allowed at the Port of Poulsbo is limited by a 31-year-old agreement with the…

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Thoughts on thatching and planting some raised beds

Gardener Joe helps you to plan for spring gardens now that spring has arrived

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A new, disturbing trend at retail stores

Lately, my interactions with cashiers have become even more torturous.

This week's cartoon deals with the missing Malaysian jetliner.

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Here’s this week’s cartoon

The cartoon looks at what's going on with the missing airliner

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Letters to the editor

Here are the letters we've received this week on topics of interest

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Senior Life 101

Overcoming the fear of visiting your elderly friends and relatives

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Study sessions need to be more public

A frustration that many in Bremerton experience is the inability to fully access the meetings