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HOV lanes are OK, but drivers need some work

It’s drivable but it sure isn’t enjoyable. Yet. After two years of massive traffic delays, flaring tempers and…

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Rest in peace, Blaze

Bedwarmer. Plate cleaner. Ambassador. Teacher. Faithful companion through thick and thin. For nearly 14 years, Blaze the Fire…

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Looking for love in all the wrong places

When it comes to deciding on a new location for city hall, the Poulsbo City Council has been…

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Your ballot called, and it’s lonely

How aggravating can one election be? The answer lies firmly in the one-third or so of the 9,000…

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Snow or no snow? Cut ’em some slack!

Brrr! North Enders have endured some really, really cold temperatures this week. On Monday morning, we awoke to…

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Poulsbo Place II: Seattle comes to town?

Homeowners in the quaint Poulsbo Place development are hot under collar, and with good reason. At neighborhood meeting…

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Viking Fest seeking long-term commitment

Everybody loves it. Nobody wants to host it. Viking Fest, an annual tradition since “Hey Jude” was at…

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Poulsbo misses its hot java and heated conversation

Every community needs a place where everybody knows your name. The familiarity is all the better accompanied by…

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Grab the chance to create a to-do list for the county

In recent years, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners has called upon the communities of Hansville and Suquamish…

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Investigation strikes close to home

An 18-year veteran of the Poulsbo Police Department resigned on Dec. 11 amidst an internal investigation into alleged…

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It’s not OK

Wow! We have similar, simultaneous shows ongoing in government, here in Kitsap and there in our state capitol.

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With the new primary system comes limitations

TORRENS TALK

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The ‘Dinocrat’ is back for yet another round

LIKE IT IS

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Made in USA hinges upon innovation, quality, cost control

By Don C. Brunell

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Top 10 reasons to check out Old Town’s art walk

The Old Town Silverdale Art Walk has quickly become a tradition for many local residents, but there are…

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Real heroes in our community

The American Red Cross honored a very special group of people Thursday morning — heroes who work and…

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Guest Column: Greens bash biofuels masking their real agenda

By Don C. Brunell Recently, when a Virgin Atlantic 747 flew between London and Amsterdam using fuel derived…

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If you don’t like it, steer clear

The newest coffee stand to hit Gorst, Espresso Gone Wild, has roused many narrow-minded members of the community…

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Don’t be the next victim

Lately it seems as though Kitsap County has become a hotbed for residential burglaries. Although it isn’t an…

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Thank you for keeping our waters clean

Unbeknownst to many, the Kitsap County Health District has been actively working to clean up local bays, streams…