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U.S. Department of Commerce has imposed anti-subsidy and anti-dumping tariffs on newsprint

Much of the talk of tariffs and trade wars has centered on the Trump administration’s decision to pursue…

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A collection of thoughts on the AK-15

By Marylin Olds

Property tax issue a spectator sport in Olympia

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Property tax issue a spectator sport in Olympia

Property tax and car tabs issues are likely to be campaign fodder this fall.

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By Bob Smith

4 the Kids March for our Lives

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4 the Kids March for our Lives

“4 the Kids-Kitsap” is a group of Kitsap County retired teachers and concerned citizens, formed since the Parkland…

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In the interest of truth and fairness

In the interest of truth and fairness, I, Tom Driscoll, implore the editor to let me correct Paul…

Ireland is leaner, greener, prosperous

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Ireland is leaner, greener, prosperous

A once agrarian country, Ireland now is a high-tech mecca where tourism leads the way.

Words from the waterfront

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Words from the waterfront

Two little girls wearing life-jackets, heading down C-Dock with their Mom and Dad: a familiar sight in the…

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Need for better mental health services

We’ve all heard about the opioid epidemic and the need for better mental health services. But did you…

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Kingston Middle School & High School were proud to host this year’s Olympic Music Educators Association Solo and Ensemble Contest

On Feb. 24, Kingston Middle School and Kingston High School were proud to host this year’s Olympic Music…

Jerry Cornfield

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A whole lot of shakin’ may be ahead for state Legislature this fall

All 98 seats in the House and 25 seats in the Senate are up for election.

Legislature eyeing property tax strategies | Cornfield

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Legislature eyeing property tax strategies | Cornfield

Funny how things change in Olympia at the turn of a calendar year.

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Installation of new breakwater could begin in July 2021

The next Port Commission meeting is planned for 7 p.m. March 1.

March 14 walkout will lead to change

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March 14 walkout will lead to change

Students will walk out of schools on March 14 to protest gun violence. We support the walkout.

Hate groups in Kitsap — a sign of the times

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Hate groups in Kitsap — a sign of the times

Chances are you were unpleasantly surprised to learn that there are supremacist groups right here at home.

We’re proud of our South Kitsap wrestlers

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We’re proud of our South Kitsap wrestlers

Those who attended the state wrestling meet at the Tacoma Dome Feb. 16-17 witnessed grit and determination rivaling…

<em>The Navy’s latest training proposal covers miles of Kitsap beaches and many state parks to use for a long list of warfare training exercises.</em> U.S. Navy

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We don’t have to be ‘collateral damage’ in the war on terror

Not long ago, our corner of Washington seemed a peaceful, pleasant place to call home.

China’s sword policy cutting deep into recycling

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China’s sword policy cutting deep into recycling

The Chinese have banned recyclables. That’s bad news for Washington state’s recycling industry.

New mixed-use project is good news for Port Orchard

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New mixed-use project is good news for Port Orchard

Finally.

Marylin Olds

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We don’t have to be ‘collateral damage’ in the war on terror

Not long ago, our corner of Washington seemed a peaceful, pleasant place to call home