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Redevelop Viking Avenue, not forested wetland | Editorial
The neighborhood proposed by Edward Rose & Sons, a development and property management firm based in Farmington Hills,…
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Regulations squeezing risk-takers
One of the more fascinating, yet largely ignored, characteristics of human psyche is something called “loss aversion.” This…
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Teachers, like all of us, will be working harder
Speaking at a forum last week at South Kitsap High School, school board President Kathryn Simpson uttered a…
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A good solution for the Kingston library | In Our Opinion | May
The Kingston Library is not a good place for the claustrophobic. While an optimist might call the 1,200-square-foot…
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It’s time to stop fearing taxes | As It Turns Out | May
America, it’s time to snap out of it. It’s time to turn off our “reality” televisions shows and…
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The death of Osama bin Laden: Victory at a terrible cost
About 3,000 people died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Since then, nearly 5,900 U.S. service members…
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‘The long wait from 2001 is over’: Washington congressional reaction to bin Laden’s death
Members of Washington's congressional delegation issued statements in reaction to the news that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin…
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Federal law should be changed to allow access to medical cannabis | Editorial
Bowing to threats from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Gov. Chris Gregoire vetoed most parts of a bill legalizing…
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WSU and David Stilley: something smells funny
On its face, the case of David Stilley’s treatment by Washington State University smells funny. The Central Kitsap…
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In our opinion: Out of the Westpark Woods
When we talk of Bremerton’s revitalization, usually to argue whether it has been equitable or worth the money…
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Everything Bremerton: April showers, please, just go away
As I put pen to paper this week, or actually fingers to keyboard, I was surprised to discover…
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Share revenue for marine center maintenance | Editorial
The Poulsbo Marine Science Center Foundation has a sweetheart deal of a lease: A rent-free, renewable, five-year lease…
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Debt Reduction Act will fuel growth
As the federal government turns its focus toward the debate over raising the country’s debt ceiling, Washington state…
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Does it really matter what baristas wear?
In these recession-ravaged times, however, they don’t have as much money to waste, so they have to be…
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Regional fire authority has issues to resolve
Deciding whether to approve formation of a regional fire protection service authority to serve South Kitsap (including Port…
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In our opinion: Earth Day is Mother’s Day for the planet
It’s not one of those Hallmark holidays, the kind of occasions that only school kids used to mark,…
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Everything Bremerton: Rockin’ on a Saturday night
Several times a year, Jason and I get the yearning for some live local music. A desire for…
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Let’s keep watching for each other | Editorial
Recovery from the Great Recession continues, and there are signs of prosperity in North Kitsap. The city’s share…
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‘Green vehicle’ mandates put budgets, lives at risk
As if further proof were needed of how government makes everything cost more than it should, consider the…
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More protection from oil spills | Editorial
The entrance of the Strait of Juan de Fuca is the gateway to the Salish Sea and all…
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