Opinion
Governor faces yet another conflict of interest
The newly formed Evergreen Progress PAC has accepted nearly $1 million in contributions from labor unions so far,…
Opinion
PSRC’s ‘vision’ shortsighted for Kitsap residents
Contrary to the Interlocal Agreement under which Kitsap County agreed to join the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC),…
Opinion
We’re all in this fire district merger together
Planning for the consolidation of local fire and emergency medical services into a “West Sound Regional Fire and…
Opinion
Kitsap County isn’t immune to economic woes
The U.S. economy seems to be struggling, and all of us in Kitsap County aren’t immune to the…
Opinion
WSF meetings just exercises in futility | Val Torrens
Last week’s article was an overview of the Washington State Ferries (WSF) meeting held at the Bainbridge Commons.…
Opinion
It is possible to find comfort in having to say goodbye | Joan Bay Klope
It was from the comfort of my front porch — where I sat in the sun, treasured library…
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Global warming scare tactics fueled by true believers | Adele Ferguson
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week,…
Opinion
Cut Miss Washington some slack | Editorial
People make bad choices all of the time. But if you’re in the public eye, it’s pretty much…
Opinion
Josh Brown: Full steam ahead on Waaga Way project, open government
Kitsap County will officially break ground on the Waaga Way extension at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 24. The…
Opinion
We want it all, and we want it now
Patience is a virtue. And we all know how difficult it is to be virtuous at times.
Opinion
Cut Miss Washington some slack
People make bad choices all of the time. But if you’re in the public eye, it’s pretty much…
Opinion
Global warming scare tactics fueled by true believers | Adele Ferguson
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week…
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Box stores are giving Poulsbo economy a boost | Editorial
Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes. This is certainly the case with how the financials have played out…
Opinion
Global warming: A lot of hot air | Adele Ferguson
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week,…
Opinion
Thoughts on Kitsap County: Judicial integrity, SEED analysis and toll honesty
A few quick thoughts on some of the issues floating around Kitsap County these days: • First, we…
Opinion
Who’s gonna pay for this?
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written…
Opinion
WSF talked, didn’t listen at Bainbridge meeting | Val Torrens
Attending information-gathering meetings can be very educational. It can tell a lot about the organization seeking the input.…
Opinion
WSF’s Bainbridge meeting asked more questions than it answered | Val Torrens
Attending information-gathering meetings can be very educational. It can tell a lot about the organization seeking the input.…
Opinion
Tracyton accident is gory reminder of boating dangers
Last weekend’s boating accident on Dyes Inlet is a scary reality of just how dangerous boating can be…