Local man wins photo contest at Washington State Fair.
Stand Down for Veterans, an event that provides services to low-income veterans, will be held Oct. 5.
I regretted last week’s column as soon as it was published. In particular, I regretted that I wrote this: “[O]ur spouse’s jobs don’t become significantly more dangerous just because the U.S. is taking action [in a conflict].” I regretted it because Monday morning, my Navy-wife friend, Theresa, lost her husband, Landon, in a helicopter crash in the Red Sea.
Fall weather has returned on the scene and once again United Way of Kitsap County has kicked off its annual Community Campaign throughout Kitsap County. Because many people don’t understand why this annual campaign is so vital, I would like to give you a few reasons why I encourage you to help raise crucial dollars through United Way.
Here’s a Letter to the Editor from one of our readers.
Here’s a Letter to the Editor from one of our readers.
Check out the political cartoon of the week, provided by Cagle Cartoons.
Congratulations are in order for the Kitsap County Commission which made the right decision last month to institute a 0.1 percent sales tax to fund mental health programs in the county.
The Kitsap Humane Society sure has something to bark about.
Hospice of Kitsap County will host its first annual benefit gala on Oct. 26.
Following Bob Drewel’s retirement, Brown will begin his new job Jan. 2
Elementary school was honored by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction
Hostility, harsh words mar Sept. 24 city council meeting
Washington’s public schools are not expected to feel much impact from a government shutdown lasting less than a month. Programs that qualify for federal funding reimbursement may be affected, but it’s still wait-and-see.
National park visitors in all overnight facilities are being given until 6 p.m. on Oct. 3 to make travel arrangements and leave the park. In addition, all park programs or special events have been canceled.
However the Nov. 5 election plays out, one thing is clear from the forum for Kingston Port Commission candidates: the new commissioner will be highly motivated to shift the port’s focus from the waterfront to the local business community.
More than 3,700 Kitsap Navy civilians furloughed; DSHS will remain open through end of October, Employment Security until Oct. 7
At least two members of Congress from Washington state say they will forego collecting a paycheck while the federal government is shut down.
Kitsap Public Health District Issues Three-Day Health Advisory
Several male supervisors at North Kitsap Fire & Rescue are accused in a lawsuit in Kitsap County Superior Court of frequently making gender-biased remarks and sexual comments about women — including a firefighter’s daughter. Superior Court Judge Jeanette Dalton declined a request on Sept. 27 from NKF&R’s lawyer that the lawsuit be dropped.