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Making mental health care for veterans in the Pacific Northwest a priority | My View

On this upcoming Veterans Day, we’re reminded of the millions of brave men and women that have stood…

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I-1366: The explosion heard ’round the capitol | The Petri Dish

Voters have spoken and no one could be pleased more by what they said than Tim Eyman. The…

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Good time for mediation at Port of Kingston | In Our Opinion

Congratulations to all of the candidates in the general election. Even those who didn’t win raised issues and…

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Sarah Smiley: The Drop Off Zone (Plus, flip-flops with socks)

Imagine, if you will, a mother driving her teenage son to school. The mother is wearing Velcro rollers…

Drive safely.

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My Turn: Don’t drive while drowsy

We are also a culture centered around the automobile. But lack of sleep and driving a car is…

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Everything Bremerton: Support for local control

As a longtime resident, voter and taxpayer in Bremerton who is also the parent of a Bremerton High…

The general election is Nov. 3.

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Make your vote count — use it | In Our Opinion

Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven’t voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be…

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Waterline dig reveals buried Tribal artifacts | Noo Kayet

In October 2014, the digging of a waterline ditch at Point Julia uncovered a bit of Port Gamble…

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How do we stop Americans from killing Americans? | As It Turns Out

What can be done to help get America out of its terrible trend of gun violence? There’s an…

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Editorial: Contribute to your city by voting

Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven’t voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be…

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Kitsap County Stand Down provides a hand up for veterans

The Kitsap County Veterans Stand Down provided me more than just a “thank you” for my military service.

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My Turn: LWCF: A tool to enhance our state’s most treasured habitats

On Oct. 3, if you hiked through the forests at Port Gamble Uplands, you probably spied more than…

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Editorial: Make your vote count. Use it

Nov. 3 is Election Day. If you haven't voted, we urge you to do so. Ballots must be…

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Challenging the status quo | My View

We believe in thinking differently and we are excited to be taking bold, progressive steps to begin to…

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For North Kitsap School Board districts 2, 4 and 5 | In Our Opinion

The North Kitsap Herald believes the following candidates have the best vision for the North Kitsap School Board,…

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Sarah Smiley: Questions answered about women and the draft

Last week's column about women and the draft, and specifically readers' responses to it, raised many questions. I…

Rep. Derek Kilmer

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LWCF: A tool to enhance our state’s most treasured habitats | My View

Rather than invest taxpayer money from general funds, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund has been funded…

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Letter: Coach going against Jesus’ teachings

Religious rights have some limits, but God does not. God knows even our thoughts. Jesus called those whose…

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Thomas, McGinty for Poulsbo City Council | In Our Opinion

The North Kitsap Herald believes the following candidates are the most qualified for the council positions they seek,…