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In our opinion | Flags should stay intact

Many places including public and private buildings are displaying American Flags that are way past their prime. These…

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Supreme court decision a mistake | Letter to the editor

The Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision adversely impacted our nation significantly.

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Another take on BHS gender bender day | Letter to the editor

Having read the article in regard to Bremerton High School’s “gender bender” day there are several things that…

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Giving credit to 911 operators | Guest Column

Long hours and life-and-death calls create stressful working conditions for Kitsap County’s 911 emergency workers.

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Helping to heal our Vietnam War veterans’ wounds | In Our Opinion

How Vietnam War veterans were treated when they returned home was a national tragedy. Unlike the generations before…

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We hope ‘still talking’ means agreement near | In Our Opinion

Officials with Pope Resources and the Department of Ecology are saying they’re “still talking” regarding the final cleanup…

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Removing the stigma from asking for help | Neighbors Helping Neighbors

When a local resident comes to Fishline for help, it is often after many months of worry.

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LIFE 102 | Seniors starting another stage of life

There are many issues facing us as we age: suddenly single, affordable housing, unemployment in a poor economy,…

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Caring for our community’s animals | Guest Column

When the Bremerton Police Department recently received an anonymous complaint about a small recreational trailer overrun with scores…

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Wood misses hidden cost of military life

A January Huffington Post article by David Wood has risen from the dead, and it’s making many military…

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Balancing the good and the not-so-good

I think all of us can agree that life is crazy at times. There are extraordinary things happening…

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Your opinion really does matter

A survey regarding Bremerton city parks is coming your way soon. It is critical that as many Bremerton…

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Congratulations due to Women of Achievement

Each year the YWCA honors local women who have made a difference in their communities. This year’s list…

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New attorney, clean audit, cruises coming | The Scuttlebutt

Spring is springing at the Port of Poulsbo. At Waterfront Park, the fragrances of fresh flowers and fresh…

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Make your voice heard on these critical issues | In Our Opinion

State legislation. The health of our environment. Future development in North Kitsap.

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Gardener Joe | Spring is the time to thatch your lawn

As the temperature warms and the sight of spring approaches, it’s time to think about turning your moss…

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Navy Wise | When the iPhone loses you, is there any hope?

I’m one of those people who has grown increasingly reliant on modern technology, and I’m worried (not really)…

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Carl Johnson | What’s in a name?

Recently my wife and I participated in what we thought would be an easy, non-controversial exercise in choosing…

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Colleen Smidt | Science and engineering comes to town

One of my favorite events of the year is coming to Bremerton on April 5 and 6.

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Our Corner | Sheriff’s office needs better accountability

Last week’s discovery that the Kitsap County Sheriff’s office wasn’t adequately keeping track of employees’ vacation time should…