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I-601 ruling just more arrogance from the court
The Washington State Supreme Court is on quite a roll these days in terms of thumbing its nose…
Opinion
Maybe recycling does have its place
OK, OK, I’m recycling. As a disciple of the late Gov. Dixy Lee Ray, I’m not convinced of…
Opinion
Are we running a police state in South Kitsap?
Was it my imagination or were there an inordinate number of police out and about Kitsap County hunting…
Opinion
The potty problem is becoming acute
Seeing a story in the newspapers the other day about a world wide “toilet revolution” reminded me of…
Opinion
State needs to start replacing ancient ferries
It caused big problems for holiday travelers, but Paula Hammond, Washington’s new Secretary of the Department of Transportation…
Opinion
The objects of our obsession can be a force for good, too
Did it bother you when Brad left Jennifer? Do you cringe over every one of Britney’s exploits? Can…
Opinion
2008 session bodes ill for South Kitsap
When the Washington State Legislature reconvenes in a few weeks, residents of South Kitsap can once again cringe…
Opinion
You just have to stop listening to your inner Grinch
You know the scene. The Grinch braces the sleigh full of stolen presents atop a mountain when he…
Opinion
When all goes dark in Omegaville
I was all ready for this last big windstorm. The weather report I pay the most attention to…
Opinion
Let the market dictate how many miles we drive
Today, there is an unavoidable urge to let government engineer our lives in the name of climate change.
Opinion
Who encourages and supports ELF terrorism?
We all know that children take their cues from adults.
News
Kitsap Republicans unified, motivated
Infused with new blood and wiser after years and scars from intra-party battling, Kitsap Republicans passed a nice,…
Opinion
Craswell brought class to Kitsap politics
The first column I ever wrote about Ellen Craswell was in August 1976 when she was running for…
Opinion
We can work together for the benefit of all
I love meeting new people and coaxing out their stories, although sometimes I wonder what it would be…
Opinion
Eco-terrorists, Nazis have a lot in common
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written…
News
Last night for Halloween fun?
There’s no denying events like the Halloween Family Fun Night at Givens Community Center are popular. Well before…
News
Gallery dances its way to a new location
Through the doors at the Gallery School of Music & Dance’s new location is a world of possibilities.…
News
Community transition program has a new home
They loaded a dishwasher, swept the floor and poured the leftovers into plastic containers. It looked like any…
News
City considers admissions tax
With a new independent theater on the way and a major chain purchasing South Sound Cinema 10 last…
News
Will new council revisit Overlay District issue?
In the aftermath of the general election earlier this month, the Port Orchard City Council will welcome a…