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Spellman, others showed value of bipartisanship

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Spellman, others showed value of bipartisanship

Former governor is remembered for his bipartisanship.

Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry

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Introducing MV Suquamish, the state’s newest ferry

Suquamish, our newest ferry, was christened last month at the Vigor Shipyard in Seattle. Members of the Suquamish…

At 7:30 a.m. Jan. 15, crosswalk signage near the crosswalk at the intersection of 8th Avenue and Iverson Street was not visible to motorists because it was on its side and chained to a bolt in the ground. On one side of the street, a holder for pedestrian flags was empty. (Richard Walker/Kitsap News Group)

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Flags, signage more inadequate when they’re not there

POULSBO — “The short distance from the 305 intersection to [8th] Avenue, combined with the extra-long distance to…

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Keep your eyes on the road and hands upon the wheel

The grace period is over. Don’t pick up the phone, drivers.

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What kind of community is Silverdale?

It was 130 years ago that the first plat map for Silverdale was filed with the county

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Officer Mayfield will join General Investigations Unit | Police Calls

As I write my first Bremerton Police Department weekly update, I reflect on how strange it is not…

<em>(From right) State representatives Sherry Appleton, D-Poulsbo, and Michelle Caldier, R-Port Orchard, participate in a community discussion on bipartisanship “Finding Common Ground,” Sept. 26 in the Norm Dicks Government Center in Bremerton. At left is discussion moderator Richard Walker of Kitsap News Group. (</em>Nick Twietmeyer | Kitsap News Group)

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Bipartisanship is not a bad word

Anyone who has been passingly aware of public events in America over the last several years knows that…

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We call on the city to take action now

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson said Jan. 4 that “pedestrian safety is always of concern,” and she pointed to…

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Striving to make Kitsap County a safe and healthy place

By ED WOLFE | County Commissioner

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Welcome to office, Mayor Wheeler

Welcome to the mayor’s office, Mayor Wheeler. You took some heat late in the campaign for proposing changes…

Online sales good for state paper mills | Don Brunell

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Online sales good for state paper mills | Don Brunell

Shoppers’ move online is good business for state’s paper mills

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Challenges, opportunities ahead for Port Orchard, South Kitsap

Transportation, downtown continue to top priority list for 2018

After uncertain 2017,year ahead looks promising

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After uncertain 2017,year ahead looks promising

City of Port Orchard getting house in order, new Tremont widening project progressing

Judge scraps Governor Inslee’s emissions bill | Jerry Cornfield

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Judge scraps Governor Inslee’s emissions bill | Jerry Cornfield

Governor’s best-laid plans put on ice

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Make pedestrian safety a priority

The response of Poulsbo city officials to the incidents of pedestrians being struck by vehicles — one pedestrian…

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Introducing new Port Commissioner Jonothan Saunders | The Scuttlebutt

The port scene has been relatively quiet these last two months. There were no meetings of the Port…

The green wagon and other memorable gifts

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The green wagon and other memorable gifts

By JEFF TOLMAN | Columnist

Marylin Olds

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Return of the Gilded Age of Robber Barons

American robber barons were well known for their insatiable greed, their support by politicians and government officials, and…

Follow me and you will know the answer

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Follow me and you will know the answer

By JEFF TOLMAN | Columnist

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Washington counties nearing boiling point with unfunded mandates

Counties band together to consider legal action against the state.