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School district is listening to the taxpayers on bond issue

School district is listening to the taxpayers on bond issue

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Live from Port Orchard — it’s budget gridlock

Kitsap County government will try its hand at producing a reality show in the coming weeks to make…

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Fed didn’t learn from Washington’s healthcare failures

By 1995, as a result of the Washington Health Services Act, many of the state’s private health insurers…

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Banner Forest dispute boils down to liability

On the one hand, mountain biking enthusiasts are outraged over a decision to demolish the numerous jumps and…

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Healthcare bill gives state more flexibility

I’m excited that national healthcare reform finally passed — not because that means our work is over, but…

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Why so angry, America? | As It Turns Out | August

Picture this. A nice long vacation midway down the Oregon Coast. Rental fee? Owned by family, cost for…

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Guest Column: Wally Vision 2010

The recession is a good time to take a deep breath from the last 35 years of frantic…

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Everything Bremerton: Be very, very careful

When something looks off, it usually is off. This past week, on a very normal Tuesday night at…

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In our opinion: Advance Brown and Burlingame to general election

Four candidates are vying to represent Central Kitsap on the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners, but only two…

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Report underscores education system’s failings

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Is justice finally at hand for infamous Kitsap killer?

Cassie Holden would be 34 years old today — perhaps the mother of a young daughter herself —…

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County has been too generous an employer

As it should be, the Kitsap County budget is a major topic in the campaigns of candidates for…

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Secrecy is not OK

The North Kitsap School District was going to have a conversation in private but common sense prevailed. At…

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Everything Bremerton: A greater appreciation for home

Traveling through the great state of Washington for the past five days on our family vacation was a…

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In our opinion: 9/11 memorial will help us remember

We are told to never forget, but those born before the late ‘90s don’t have a story of…

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Port’s contract with Earl probably makes sense

At first blush, the Port of Bremerton’s newly announced deal to lease 7,200 square feet of space in…

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They never run out of ways to take your money

I am continually amazed at the creative ways that our state Legislature generates more revenue (taxes). Case in…

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Hey administrators: Save money by staying home

While most local jurisdictions are doing more with fewer employees and fewer financial resources, one agency is standing…

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In our opinion: Have a whale of a day, Silverdale

It’s been almost four decades since the party known as Whaling Days started. Much has changed. Instead of…

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In our opinion: So long, USS Ranger, one of Bremerton’s finest pieces of lawn art

It may be just the size of the thing, but the USS Ranger is a majestic sight, parked…