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Everything Bremerton: The call to serve

State of Washington, County of Kitsap, summons to jury duty, for Colleen Smidt. Yep, when sorting through my…

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Guest Columnist: Where is our vision for Kitsap in Transportation 2040?

If you drive in Kitsap County it may seem ridiculous to think of tolls on major existing roadways…

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Guest Columnist: A great dad starts by showing up

Years ago I was chaplain to a county jail for juveniles in Michigan. Each spring all the young…

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High school graduates and alcohol do not mix

Hundreds of students in the North Kitsap School District will turn their tassels this weekend signifying one of…

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Port Orchard Farmer’s Market vendors ask for level playing field

You’d be hard-pressed to name a more universally admired and supported charitable agency in this community than the…

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State’s pension deficit a ticking time bomb

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Privatization worked for one ferry system; why not statewide?

Allowing Argosy Cruises to operate the West Seattle Water Taxi would save county taxpayers nearly $30 million over…

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For once, Kitsap County puts its Legislative agenda on the table

A fortunate coincidence presents voters an opportunity to consider what positions on some local issues will be taken…

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Everything Bremerton: Updates from columns past

Now that we are in the month that signals the year as half over already (big groan) I…

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The news unleashed | Editor’s Note

Not too long ago, the Kingston Community News had a little office tucked in downtown Kingston. Those days…

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Inslee should step up for jobless | As It Turns Out | June

Dear U.S. Rep. Jay Inslee, I attended your recent town hall meeting in Kingston. We appreciate your coming…

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Birdfeeders attract bears

Birdfeeders attract bears

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Jefferson County plan still hasn’t been approved

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Revenue-sharing comes with hefty price tag

It’s the beginning of budget-writing time again — you can tell by the reports of dire circumstances faced…

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Central Kitsap residents help shape Bremerton ferry’s future

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Bremerton sticks with Diamond Parking for one more year

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Everything Bremerton: Frustrations of being a homeowner in a rental town

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Calling all political critics: Filing season is next week

Calling all political critics: Filing season is next week

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Thanks for telling us what’s really going on in SK

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Walmart expansion a win all around for SK

The long-overdue deal announced last week between Walmart and those living in homes adjacent to the company’s Port…