Whites not looked at first by the color of their skin
Last week, there was a call for Mayor Leslie Schneider to resign. We believe this is necessary because we have observed our city leaders turning… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
More than ever, we need an ally at the Kitsap County Commission who will help us restore our economy and work with the Port to… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I’m writing to share my endorsement of Oran Root for Kitsap County commissioner. As a local business owner, community volunteer and advocate for struggling small… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
I am writing in support of Oran Root for Kitsap County commissioner, Dist.2. I have known Oran since he was in my Sunday School class… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Kitsap County commissioner candidate Oran Root knows what it means to serve. He brings a fresh perspective with a lifetime of skills to serve South… Continue reading
Here is a list of songs to heal your soul during these troubled times. Enjoy!Stayin’ Alive (Bee Gees) Stand Back (Stevie Nicks) I Will Survive… Continue reading
Dear Parents in Kitsap County, I am an adult with asthma. I have worked in the health field on and off throughout my 20s. I… Continue reading
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Yes, that’s right. Washington state Sen. Emily Randall voted to raise the South Kitsap local school portion of your property tax. This increase is one… Continue reading
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
