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IN OUR OPINION | More compromise will be needed on transportation bill
The state Senate on March 2 approved a $15 billion transportation package that required compromise — and some…
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The Petri Dish: Hump day for the legislative session
March 5 was hump day in the 2015 legislative session, day 53 of 105, after which lawmakers adjourn.…
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Editorial: Obstacles to salmon recovery
Two steps forward, three steps back. That's how the recovery of salmon — our region's canary in the…
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DON BRUNELL | Congress must stop abusive IRS tactics
Now, the Internal Revenue Service is under fire for using federal law to seize the bank accounts of…
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Letter to the Editor: Red-light camera reevaluation
I also have other reservations about the red-light cameras. Bremerton is a town full of working-class families that…
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An agreement that benefits many in Kitsap
We congratulate CHI Franciscan Health and Regence BlueShield for coming to agreement on a new contract regarding reimbursements.…
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Congress must stop abusive IRS tactics
The IRS scandals just keep on coming. First, the agency targeted conservative groups seeking non-profit status. Originally characterized…
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Thank you, Commissioner Zabinski
Over the years there have been individuals in leadership and elected positions who have truly helped me as…
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Presidential primary politics
Every four years, the conversation starts anew on how to make this state's presidential primary meaningful in the…
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When I was cool I didn’t ask for directions
I am not going to say this is a male trait, because between me and my husband, I…
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The Petri Dish: It is Washington’s quadrennial quandary
Every four years, the conversation starts anew on how to make this state’s presidential primary meaningful in the…
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DON BRUNELL | Obama on wrong track with Alaska energy
In his State of the Union address, President Obama highlighted plunging gas prices. Ironic, since Obama has done…
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IN OUR OPINION | Port districts have a lot of influence in community life
Port districts are also on the front lines in protecting the health of our marine environment.
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Raising grandkids isn’t easy
Recently, my wife and I saw the new movie “Black or White,” which features Kevin Costner and Octavia…
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Legislative Update: Dropout prevention for at-risk youth
I serve on the Education Committee and am dedicated to improving the quality of education for all students…
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Art Commission can live again
In November 2011 the City Council, in a 5-4 vote, approved an ordinance that put the city’s 1…
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Legislative Update: Legislative session off and running
The 2015 legislative session has just begun, and we are off to an exciting start. I have been…
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My Turn: President Obama on wrong track with Alaska energy
In his State of the Union address, President Obama highlighted plunging gas prices. Ironic, since Obama has done…
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Editorial: An agreement that benefits many in Kitsap
We congratulate CHI Franciscan Health and Regence BlueShield for coming to agreement on a new contract regarding reimbursements.…
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The Petri Dish: Gas taxes, carbon pollution and public transit
The wait is nearly over. Senate Republicans, after two years of avoidance, are putting the final touches on…
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