Opinion
State ferry system in precarious situation
The Wenatchee ferry’s engine fire is big news not so much for the damage done but for exposing…
Opinion
It’s long past the time to get people back to work
When Congress established the Federal Unemployment Tax Act in 1935, it was intended to provide temporary and partial…
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Laud Liz Cheney for defending truth; don’t forget father’s lies
Kudos to Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney. Her House GOP leadership post hangs by a thread because she refuses…
Opinion
Biden was right on refugees; then he caved
The annual refugee resettlement kerfuffle is underway.
Opinion
Building bridges for kids to value wildlife
Children love learning, and it’s undeniable that great ideas and principles shared at a young age can impact…
Opinion
Smith is Kitsap News Group’s new executive editor
Veteran editor to continue editing Independent, Reporter
Opinion
It’s too late to turn down the temperature
One of my favorite allegories is the one about the frog in the pot of water, who got…
Opinion
Biden wants to tax rich to help Social Security
It’s February. It’s cold. To fend off the winter blahs, I dream of one day retiring to a…
Opinion
COVID-busting vaccine effort will take everyone’s help
Life-saving vaccine arriving this month in Kitsap County
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Despite COVID, still best time ever to be alive
As challenging as 2020 has been, we still should be thankful that it has been the best year…
Opinion
What will we do without Trump to beat up?
Batman needed the Joker. Javert needed Jean Valjean. Patton needed Rommel.
Opinion
Many planes carrying freight instead of passengers
It’s no secret that airlines and airplane manufacturers have been clobbered by the coronavirus pandemic. Particularly hard hit…
Opinion
Wolfe: A unified response to COVID-19 in Kitsap
Volunteers have also been key to the COVID-19 response
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To get rid of fossil fuels, we must have nuclear
If Americans are to receive all of their electricity without coal and natural gas by 2035, they will…
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Brunell: Green New Deal incomplete
Our environmental quality strategy must be encompassing and not just focus on climate change.
Opinion
Editor’s note: A community bids farewell to its top firefighter
… and welcomes a veteran to a new role at SKFR