Opinion

Inslee’s environmental policy sadly out of touch

I recently picked up Jay Inslee’s book on promoting the “green” economy through government programs.

Opinion

We don’t need Seaquist to improve democracy

At a campaign forum last year in Silverdale, state Rep. Larry Seaquist (D-Gig Harbor), in the midst of…

Opinion

Everything Bremerton: Personal and professional ethics matter

Another round of questionable decision making by the holders of elected office or public positions has recently come…

Opinion

In our opinion: Be smart, don’t go to college

High school graduates, as you probably know, adults have been lying to you. In fact, if you’ve been…

News

Local government budget squeeze continues

If local government revenues increase roughly the same as the statewide forecast, there will probably still be some…

Opinion

Participate in public hearing on Rose project | Editorial

The Poulsbo Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing June 23, 6 p.m., at City Hall on Edward…

Opinion

Make a difference, support Relay For Life | Editorial

North Kitsap Relay For Life is July 8-9, 6 p.m. to 6 p.m., at North Kitsap High School.…

Opinion

Seaquist’s ‘better democracy’ isn’t

When we kicked off the signature drive for this year’s initiative I-1125, I highlighted the fact that the…

Opinion

Coppola’s leadership has kept the city solvent

As treasurer for the city of Port Orchard for 28-plus years before my retirement, I read with interest…

Opinion

In our opinion: One more time, Kitsap, hang up and drive

The Volvo careened down the highway’s right lane, drifting between the white lines like a lazy pinball, giving…

Opinion

Everything Bremerton: Head out on the highway … on two wheels

Most types of motorized transportation fascinate me. I have had the distinct pleasure of participating in closed course…

Opinion

Council races offer new, familiar faces this year

At least one face on the Port Orchard City Council will definitely change this fall, given that Fred…

Opinion

Property values deserve two-sided debate

Some South Kitsap property owners are still stewing over the revaluation notices received last June from the Kitsap…

Opinion

Everything Bremerton: The king is dead, long live the king

The Bremerton City Council has voted this month to replace Diamond Parking and has approved a five-year contract…

Opinion

In our opinion: A whole village helps, but it only takes one

Maybe it’s best to have a whole village when raising a child, no doubt, the more support a…

Opinion

In our opinion: A whole village helps, but it only takes one

Maybe it’s best to have a whole village when raising a child, no doubt, the more support a…

Opinion

Aren’t you embarrassed to be on the dole?

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Opinion

Local events need community’s help | Editorial

North Kitsap’s Independence Day celebrations — July 3 in Poulsbo and July 2-4 in Kingston — are about…

Opinion

Regional fire service plan going nowhere

Ever since the idea for consolidating South Kitsap Fire and Rescue with its counterparts in Bremerton and possibly…

Opinion

SoundRunner is your ferry | In Our Opinion | June

The Spirit of Kingston will motor out of Appletree Cove on the morning on May 31, opening a…