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Opinion | Topless rights is more than just a titillating sideshow

It’s not just about allowing women to go topless in public places men are allowed to go topless.…

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More than two choices for POTUS | In Our Opinion

“Our media is doing its best to have us believe that only two people are running for president,”…

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Assess tests, as well as students | In Our Opinion

As confidence grows in Smarter Balanced, an assessment of each test’s value as a measurement tool still makes…

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Assess tests as well as students | In Our Opinion

Along with back-to-school sales in stores, parents also are being greeted this week with the results of the…

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Mayor writes about land transactions | Guest column

Recently, I have received a couple of inquiries about a decision in my private life. It has nothing…

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Congratulations, Nathan Adrian | In Our Opinion

You’ve made us all proud, Nathan. Congratulations on showing us how to reach beyond our grasp, and how…

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Congratulations, Nathan Adrian | In Our Opinion

We join the community in its pride in Nathan Adrian. Only 10 years ago, he was thrilling local…

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Establish rules for tiny houses | In Our Opinion

If you want to build or own a so-called tiny house, also known as a micro home, you…

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Treaty rights aid in the recovery of salmon habitat | Being Frank

Despite their unbreakable connection, salmon harvest and habitat restoration continue moving down separate roads in western Washington. Many…

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Make an informed vote on Nov. 8 | In Our Opinion

In less than three months, we will select the next president of the United States.

Aug. 2016 cartoon.

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Confessions of a ferry-o-phile | FerryFare

For me, a Kingston foot ferry would be like winning the lottery after buying tickets for a decade…

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Ginsburg, Trump and the GOP platform | As It Turns Out

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg publicly expressed doubt of Donald Trump’s presidential abilities.

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Make an informed vote Nov. 8 | In Our Opinion

We will vote for U.S. senator, 6th District U.S. representative, governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, state treasurer,…

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Establish rules for tiny houses | In our opinion

The county considers such houses “mobile” homes, and a cluster of tiny houses would be considered a mobile…

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Welcome to the 44th Whaling Days | In Our Opinion

Whaling Days is a celebration of our community’s relationship to the water — and a celebration of our…

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Vote in the Aug. 2 primary election | In Our Opinion

Don’t let election fatigue set in. Because whether you vote or don’t vote, individuals are going to be…

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We need a plan for healing, not political rhetoric | In Our Opinion

As of July 21, 32 police officers have been killed in the line of duty in 2016. We…

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City is correct in enforcing rules | In Our Opinion

Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson sent a powerful message when she pulled consideration of a Central Highland Homes’ development…

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Stand Down provides valuable services for vets | In Our Opinion

We encourage veterans and their families to attend the summer 2016 Veterans Stand Down, 10 a.m. to 2…

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Work together to determine best course for trust land | In Our Opinion

The situation has only worsened since our editorial 12 months ago calling for the City of Bremerton, the…