Opinion

DON BRUNELL | Higher minimum wage misses the target

Washington voters thought passing an initiative 14 years ago would make life better for the poor and low…

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The Petri Dish: Snohomish exec upset at Boeing jobs shift

OLYMPIA — In the political crevice between "hail Mary" and "hell no" could be found the state House…

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Opinion: Ban toxic chemicals from furniture

Finding agreement in Olympia can sometimes be a challenge, but there's one issue both Democrats and Republicans should…

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My Turn: Higher minimum wage misses the target

Washington has the nation's highest minimum wage at $9.47 an hour and now the state legislature wants to…

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Editorial: Get No Child Left Behind waiver, funds back

School districts across the state could regain control of about $40 million in federal funding if the state…

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Letter to the editor: Annual Semancik Foundation Crab Feed a success

Crackin’ Crab for Chuck’s KIDS #8 was held on March 7 and was deemed a huge victory for…

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Get No Child Left Behind waiver, funds back

School districts across the state could regain control of about $40 million in federal funding if the state…

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Spring has sprung in Bremerton

Here it comes, that time of year we all pine for during that dark period after the glow…

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There are two sides to every broken bone story

Before I begin, I’ll answer the question you will surely ask at the end: No, there is no…

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A way to honor education’s best and brightest | In Our Opinion

So the story goes, the Rangvald Kvelstad Teacher of the Year Award Foundation was founded in the 1980s…

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A fellow ‘sailor’ gone but never forgotten

We saluted the USS Ranger (CV-61) as it departed Bremerton for Brownsville, Texas to be scrapped. We are…

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IN OUR OPINION | Fathoms o’ Fun royalty serves our community well

The community can appreciate the time and effort that the Fathoms o’ Fun Festival royalty contributes to Port…

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The Petri Dish: Boeing, tax breaks and employees

Sixteen months ago, Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law the largest tax break any state has ever given…

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My Turn: Can Washington avert California’s water wars?

California is in the midst of a fierce water war, a conflict that holds lessons for us in…

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Editorial: Here’s your chance: Apply for position on CK school board

Local school board members regularly deal with education-related decisions made on the federal and state levels. Sometimes, balancing…

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Family traveling undergoes changes

The definition of family travel has undergone significant changes and alterations over the years. For those of you…

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GUEST COMMENTARY | Fathoms brings fulfillment and joy

Words can’t describe how much fulfillment and joy this organization has brought to me and others all around.

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Police shouldn’t hesitate

In Pasco, Washington, recently a police-involved shooting occurred that is covered almost daily in the media.

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Galloway interviews with Vietnam War vets will put focus on commemoration

By MIKE FLYNN Contributor Programs of support for veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq are conscience-manifestations of thanks from…

Kitsap Military Times

CDS helps connect veterans and jobs

Just want to let you know that we have been working with CDS (Commercial Driver School) for the…