Character is critical In an American president, both character and clear vision should matter. Yet Trump’s political appeal is largely based on a presently hot… Continue reading
I finally caught my breath after laughing at Comrade Driscoll’s latest hateful, slanderous and dishonest representation of the President. When I think of the years… Continue reading
I am a person in recovery from substance abuse disorder. A group of my peers and I participated in the 5th annual Recovery Advocacy Day… Continue reading
Let’s talk about the scary word socialism. Most “boomers” have been hardwired to equate it with communism. We remember school drills where adults would pretend… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Student math scores continue to fall yet teacher performance is not considered. Hiring board admin clerk and internal auditor suggestion met with disrespectful rebuke from… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I recently stumbled across a public notice in the Independent’s classifieds section. Soon after, we received the notice from the City of Port Orchard. And… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Occasionally, even in these partisan times, Congress can come together and pass legislation that has a positive effect on our country and the world. A… Continue reading
A volunteer group at the North Kitsap Heritage Park has proposed restricting the park’s use to habitat conservation with limited trails. Acceptance of their plan… Continue reading
Don Brunell’s column Nov. 22 on Boeing’s resiliency is very informative and counts the cost of a shoddy decision making nightmare that will dog them… Continue reading
Like many others in North Kitsap, I was horrified when our community became the latest place to see a person of color shot dead by… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I supported Tim Eyman’s Initiative 976, which was passed overwhelmingly by the voters of Washington state. It sets vehicle tabs at $30. Washington Gov. Jay… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
A thank you note to voters: I want to thank the voters in the South Kitsap School District for allowing me to be your representative… Continue reading
Dear North Kitsap friends, This Nov. 5 is election day and there are several school board positions open. I would encourage you to join me… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Gary Anderson has been a key part of our South Kitsap business community for many years and I have worked with him for much of… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
On Monday evening, the Kitsap Public Facilities District voted unanimously to fund the South Kitsap Community Events Center with up to $12 million. The primary… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I’m writing to share my endorsement of Gary Anderson for Port of Bremerton commissioner. I’ve known and worked with Gary for more than 10 years.… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I’ve known Gary Anderson for 30 years through Rotary and his real estate firm G. Anderson Group. Gary is well-known and respected by all who’ve… Continue reading
