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Handling of this situation was by the book | In Our Opinion
When we read this story in the Port Orchard Independent, a fellow Sound Publishing newspaper, we couldn’t help…
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Sarah Smiley: Who loses a bag of frozen ravioli while making lunch?
Ask my oldest son, Ford, or my husband, Dustin, what they had for lunch the day we drove…
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Editorial: If you live here, you’re part of the community
Whether soldier, sailor, airmen or Marine; single or married; active duty or retired; if you live in Kitsap…
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Sarah Smiley: It costs nothing to make someone’s day
I was genuinely surprised. Last week, at a party for my new book, “Got Here As Soon As…
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My View | We can’t afford SKSD bond issue
The South Kitsap Board of Directors, for a second time in three months, is attempting to pass a…
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Cartoon: Stagnant wages, rising cost of living
Cartoon: Stagnant wages, rising cost of living / April 9, 2016
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Cartoon: Shining a light on elite corruption
Cartoon: Shining a light on elite corruption / Cagle Cartoons
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Sarah Smiley: What I’m feeling as my husband prepares to retire from the Navy
A year from now, my husband will retire from the Navy, so I have begun the emotional countdown…
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Editorial: Drivers, the cell call or text can wait
Nationwide, 3,179 deaths and 431,000 injuries were attributed to vehicle accidents involving distracted driving in 2014, according to…
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Deadline April 15 to nominate Teacher of Year | In Our Opinion
Deadline is April 15 for nominations for the 2016 North Kitsap Teacher of the Year Award, formerly the…
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Port boundary expansion good for Poulsbo | In Our Opinion
Attract more businesses to Poulsbo. Create new jobs. Find a solution to erosion on Anderson Parkway. Improve the…
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Passenger-only ferry debate rife with myths, misconceptions
Only four in 10 Kitsap County residents have heard of Kitsap Transit’s proposed fast foot-ferry service connecting Bremerton,…
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The Petri Dish: Looking for someone to blame for early release of prisoners
Republican state senators didn’t fire Corrections Secretary Bernie Warner when they had the chance.
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Sarah Smiley: A surprising lack of home video footage of youngest sons
It was a not-so-dark and stormy night before Easter. A rash purchase, fueled by emotions and a day…
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Fleet’s health is on the comeback trail | FerryFare
This winter, the Legislature added $6 million for general ferry maintenance and $3 million for emergency repairs. This…
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Sarah Smiley: Manual transmissions: Bringing out the best in everyone
The learning-to-drive thing was going well for my 15-year-old son, Ford. He only had one close call with…
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My Turn: A look at recreational drone laws
After some spectacular mishaps, mass-media attention and public pressure, the Federal Aviation Administration has implemented new laws for…