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Everything Bremerton: Are you prepared?

Last week it snowed in Bremerton. It did again last Wednesday. Granted it was a dusting at best…

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Seeking a principled basis for school funding

Since several years of fundamental reforms lie ahead for public schools, the South Kitsap School District administration and…

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Help shape the future of our city, water quality | In Our Opinion

Meetings related to the City of Poulsbo’s Shoreline Master Program update were lightly attended. And that’s too bad,…

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Everything Bremerton: Continuing my education

Last Saturday I had the very distinct pleasure of joining a rather large group of fellow education advocates…

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Guest column | Embracing ‘Kids at Hope’ message

What is the message behind “Kids at Hope” in our schools?

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If tough times come, we will be there | Guest View

2011 was a very busy year for Fishline Food Bank and Emergency Services. Unprecedented numbers of clients came…

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Teen center could help break cycle of homelessness | In Our Opinion

The hallmark of any community is what its residents do to improve the local quality of life.

Miss Poulsbo 2011 Natasha Tucker

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‘A building block for success in my life’ | Guest View

A farewell message from Natasha Tucker, Miss Poulsbo 2011

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$32,561: You did it | In Our Opinion

The community raised more than $30,000 for the Poulsbo Lions Bellringer Fund this campaign. Also, encouragement to participate…

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Obituaries | Jan. 6

Published in the Port Orchard Independent on Jan. 6

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Best of the blogs | Tranquil Bay Street

I’m new to downtown. A recent Olympia transplant, I find my home on Dwight Street pretty low-key in…

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Governor’s journey leads to taking a brave stand

When she publicly, and passionately, declared her support this week for making same-sex marriage legal in Washington, Gov.…

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Silverdale incorporation could impact South Kitsap

Perhaps this is the year Silverdale incorporates as a new city and reshuffles the deck for the rest…

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Everything Bremerton: Comings and goings

We are losing friends. Friends with whom we have built valuable relationships over the years as we frequently…

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Guest Column: Hitting below the belt

If you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to eat right and trim down, be forewarned that medical science…

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Guest Column: Salmon are for everyone

Some say the transfer would be wrong because the funds come from hunting and recreational fishing license fees,…

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Make and keep a New Year’s resolution to be a volunteer

New Year’s resolutions are customarily made with an eye toward self-improvement, whether through ridding ourselves of bad habits…

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Predicting what won’t happen in 2012

Having had little success in predicting what will happen in a new year, let’s try forecasting what will…

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Some priorities for the new year | In Our Opinion

A new year dawns, and it brings with it new opportunities as well as new challenges. Here are…

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Guest column | ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’: pro- or anti-capitalist?

“It’s A Wonderful Life” has always ranked near the top of my list of favorite Christmas movies. I…