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Holiday traditions | Tolman’s Tales

Growing up, my family’s main holiday tradition was opening a single gift, usually selected by Mom or Dad,…

School staff, police are keeping students safe | In Our Opinion

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School staff, police are keeping students safe | In Our Opinion

Those impacted by recent lockdowns at South Kitsap High have voiced opinions (ironically over social media) ranging from…

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Let’s get through the season together | In Our Opinion

Why is it that there are so many requests for help this time of year? It’s not because…

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Campaign ideas worth exploring | In Our Opinion

We congratulate those who ran for office in the Nov. 7 general election.

Check your Uzi before entering Senate? | Jerry Cornfield

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Check your Uzi before entering Senate? | Jerry Cornfield

If you come to the state Capitol and want to see lawmakers in action, there are a few…

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State ferry Spokane: More than good looks |FerryFare

The most obvious result of Spokane’s fall overhaul is the gleaming new job and signage. Less noticeable but…

<em>The blackened canteen has become a symbol of peace among former enemies, and it represents hope for a future of peaceful understanding between peoples.</em>                                Courtesy Pacific Aviation Museum, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii

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Healing the wounds of war: A lesson for us all

By KATHY SOLE | Columnist

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Collaboration in Old Town Silverdale | In Our Opinion

The room on the second floor of Monica’s Waterfront Cafe was buzzing with conversation Nov. 28, the volume…

The difference between those who need help, and criminals | Chief Strachan

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The difference between those who need help, and criminals | Chief Strachan

During the third week of November, officers were dispatched to a convenience store regarding a report of a…

The problem with Kaepernick as Citizen of the Year | Sarah Smiley

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The problem with Kaepernick as Citizen of the Year | Sarah Smiley

My biggest problem with Colin Kaepernick being named Citizen of the Year by GQ magazine is not that…

State can’t afford a repeat of ‘93 | Don Brunell

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State can’t afford a repeat of ‘93 | Don Brunell

Twenty-five years ago, business took a beating in Olympia. The swing to the left in the 1992 general…

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Don’t turn a blind eye to Alzheimer’s destruction

There is a public health crisis on our doorstep. Now is the time to get serious about Alzheimer’s…

Nothing could seem more unreasonable ever | Sarah Smiley

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Nothing could seem more unreasonable ever | Sarah Smiley

After years of Dustin groaning about my stash of knitting supplies and yarn (and my habit of buying…

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Democrats’ control in Olympia comes with a duty | In Our opinion

Democrat Manka Dhingra’s election to the Legislature’s 45th District in King County means Democrats will have slim majorities…

Godspeed, Capt. Gordon | In Our Opinion

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Godspeed, Capt. Gordon | In Our Opinion

Richard F. Gordon Jr.’s life path took him from North Kitsap High School (Class of 1947) to the…

That 2018 tax cut you’ve been promised may not happen | As It Turns Out

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That 2018 tax cut you’ve been promised may not happen | As It Turns Out

It looks very bad for millions of brave Americans. That seems to be all we know at this…

Get ready for power shift in Senate | Jerry Cornfield

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Get ready for power shift in Senate | Jerry Cornfield

Democrats went to bed Nov. 7 — Election Day — confidently declaring their party will control the levers…

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Rosapepe is right for Port Orchard

Jay Rosapepe has my support for Port Orchard City Council. His commitment to serving the public has been…

Suquamish Chairman Leonard Forsman

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Washington, D.C. NFL team should help start healing wounds

This Sunday, the Washington, D.C. NFL franchise will visit Chief Seattle’s city