In this white-knuckle economic roller coaster ride we’re not yet calling a recession, everything is uncertain. The latest vocal casualty has probably been affected for quite some time, but it just recently purchased a bullhorn to spread its message. David Moseley, the assistant secretary for the transportation equalizer we call the Washington State Ferries, has taken his show on the road with a message no one wants to hear.
Cassie Holden would probably be a mother today with three or four kids in school, or maybe she’d be a teacher or a doctor.
At 12, her whole life lay ahead of her when she came over from Pocatello, Idaho, in June 1988, to visit her mother in Bremerton and went for a walk before dinner from which she never returned.
Last week when I was skimming the letters to the editor, I came across a sentence in one that amazed and delighted me.
More than two dozen unions have just concluded contract negotiations for public employees in Washington state.
The Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA) wins the prize this year for the best swindling of another union, at taxpayer expense. WPEA just negotiated a 1.6 percent raise for 2009 and a 1.7 raise for 2010.
TORRENS TALK
FAITHFUL LIVING
Kitsap Mall’s Center Court was packed with people this past Wednesday night who came out to show their community spirit.
Trying to get from one place to another at the mercy of forces beyond your control is incredibly frustrating. Thankfully, most of us only have to worry about that when we’re hopping airplanes in lands faraway. For commuters in Kingston, however, missing the bus is part of the daily routine.
About sixteen years and one month ago we chose to take home an abused 8-month old German Shepard mix puppy from the Kitsap Humane Society (KHS). Sadly, this past week we had to put her to sleep.
North Kitsap families get help with back-to-school supplies for their children.
Kingston Food Bank needs to fill its shelves. Donations welcome.
Thanks to those who watered hanging flower baskets in Kingston all summer long.
Prospective on volunteering from a chamber of commerce volunteer.
“School choice — It’s a matter of social justice!”
We’re very proud of Initiative 985’s congestion-relief policies. Carpool lanes opened during non-peak hours, traffic lights synchronized to optimize traffic flow, accidents cleared out faster, making it clear that people want “reducing traffic congestion” to be the top transportation priority, all without raising taxes.
From Commissioner Steve Bauer
After four long years, the time has finally come.
The Kitsap County Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) honored several local officers who are actively working to get drunk drivers off our streets.