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To promote non-violence and a better world | My View
Humanitarian Albert Schweitzer asserted that the world will not know peace until we extend our compassion to all…
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What you can do to help Oso | In Our Opinion
North Kitsap residents may want to help the recovery effort. Here are some things you should know.
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Why states are heading away from death penalty | As It Turns Out
Since February’s announcement by Gov. Jay Inslee of his moratorium on capital punishment, there has been refreshed interest…
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JERRY CORNFIELD | Families are still the story of the Oso mudslide
You may notice the daily media briefings on the Oso mudslide getting shorter and tenser with less said…
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Making a difference
In every community there are special people who care about where they live.
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Solutions coming around full circle
Having a positive solution come full circle can at times be incredibly satisfying.
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A few thoughts about the Governor’s budget
As Gov. Jay Inslee prepares to sign a revised state budget, he’s getting pressed to veto a few…
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Put people before profits | Being Frank
When it comes to your chances of getting cancer from the foods you eat, what odds would you…
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DON BRUNELL | What we didn’t see at Sochi
Norilsk is Russia’s most polluted city. It reminds you of an America mining town a century ago. It…
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Working to break the cycle of homelessness | In Our Opinion
Determining just how many members of our community are homeless is difficult, but we know the evidence is…
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JERRY CORNFIELD | Governor has nine months to get some work done
No one could be happier to see state lawmakers wrap up and head home than Gov. Jay Inslee.
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Here’s this week’s cartoon
A cartoon that speaks to the Rev. Fred Phelps of Topeka, Kan., who died last week
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April brings a shower of local events
It is that wonderful turning point where you kiss the worst part of winter goodbye and spring has…
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Let the sunshine in
Washington state’s public records act is a straightforward law designed to allow the public to see what its…
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A look at the library and Silverdale’s future
I would like to clarify comments I made during the Central Kitsap Community Council meeting of March 20,…
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ID cards: Rite-of-passage for military brats
For the average kid, pre-adolescence and the teen years are marked with many rites-of-passage: facial hair, deodorant, pimples,…
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Thatching your lawn and raising beds
For a natural lawn use a safe and organic product. Read the label and understand all safety involved…
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They gave their lives protecting our right to know | In Our Opinion
Since 1992, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists, more than 1,000 journalists worldwide have been killed while…
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New column explores homelessness causes, solutions | View from the Street
I have been homeless before. The purpose of this column is to bring awareness to our area about…
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City should revise port liveaboard agreement | In Our Opinion
The number of liveaboards allowed at the Port of Poulsbo is limited by a 31-year-old agreement with the…