Opinion
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | SEIU versus the voters
I think almost all would like to see efficient, effective state government. The one big exception is the…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Some smokers consider park as personal ash tray
Last week, I had the privilege of going to the new South Kitsap skate park with my 10-year-old…
Opinion
DON BRUNELL | Weighing state’s high cost of doing business
Gov. Jay Inslee was in New York for the world rollout of BMW’s new electric car, the BMW…
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Vote Tuesday in primary election for school board | In Our Opinion
North Kitsap voters will pick two candidates to advance to the general election for North Kitsap School Board…
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Crack down on permits underway
When I heard word that the State Department of Licensing would begin to spearhead an effort to crack…
News
LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Reader unhappy with SKSD administration
We voters are not happy to hear that SKSD is using half or more for teacher and administrator…
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EDITORIAL | Trading wildfires for Port Orchard lifestyle
Seven months ago, I traded the 100-degree summers and below-freezing winters of the Okanogan Valley for the mild…
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As food stamp need rises, feds weaken program | As It Turns Out
For 40 years, farm bills have been packaged together legislatively with nutritional programs. At first glance a seemingly…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | Do voters know about Angel’s ties with ALEC?
I received a flier in the mail touting State Rep. Jan Angel for State Senate. I noted the…
Opinion
Our waters’ long journey to health | In Our Opinion
The challenge with Puget Sound is that appearances deceive. Water like tinted glass, jarringly pristine. There are no…
Opinion
Indianola Port Commission made the right decision | In Our Opinion
We appreciate the emotional connection Indianola residents have with their community’s iconic dock. But we had hoped for…
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Kitsap Arts & Crafts Festival needs help
To quote Geoffrey Chaucer, “All good things must come to an end.” And, so it is with the…
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Have a whale of a time
The giant yellow plastic ducks that you see out and about are a sign that Whaling Days is…
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR | We the Sheeple
Sheeple. I despise this term that has been coined to represent those of us who blindly follow others…
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Kingston 4th is a true community event | My View
Tiny Town has been packed away, Waste Management has picked up all its dumpsters, the all-volunteer staff has…
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Expansion of port boundaries is good for all of us | In Our Opinion
Attract more businesses to Poulsbo. Create new jobs. Find a solution to erosion on Anderson Parkway. Improve the…
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The Zimmerman verdict is the subject of the cartoon of the week
The Zimmerman trial wrapped up last week and is the subject of much conversation
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Consenting agenda
According to Robert’s Rules of Order, a consent agenda should include routine, procedural, informational and self-explanatory non-controversial items.
Opinion
Building a community of second chances | Neighbors Helping Neighbors
When Jason sat down with our Housing Solutions Center navigator, he told the kind of story that, when…
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Community made it a great 3rd of July | My View
Viking Fest Corporation expresses its thanks to all those who contributed to making the 3rd of July celebration…