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Opinion
Our lawmakers can do a better job of budgeting
The 2008 legislative session ended on March 13. With the many challenges facing our state in transportation, education…
Sports
Jaguar club hosts youth track meet
The Jaguar Club will hold its first youth track and field meet from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.…
News
Stewart will be KEDA’s director
After almost two years without a director, the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) this week filled the position…
News
Community rallies to resurrect Fat Rascal’s restaurant
The owners of a local barbecue joint that closed this month because of a hefty tax bill promise…
Opinion
Building ferries locally makes sense for the state
This past session the policy to support local jobs by building our new ferries locally (SB 6794) passed…
Opinion
Too little growth the result of too much regulation
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written…
Opinion
Dems’ mushy platform will offend no one
“Yes we can!” filled the air at Olympic High School Saturday, as foot stomping, chanting Kitsap Democrats gave…
Sports
Sartor is SK’s man on the move
The dichotomy of locker rooms often dictates that younger players make way for veterans.
Opinion
Bridge’s naming shouldn’t be the crowning insult
When the question of naming the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge after former 26th District State Sen. Bob Oke…
Opinion
We must support those who sacrifice for us
I’m pleased that this year’s Legislature advanced these priorities. Imagine returning from service in the Guard or Reserves…
Opinion
Property tax relief: From a kickoff to a punt
Last November, when the Washington State Supreme Court ruled against Initiative 747, I joined with House Republicans to…
Opinion
Home prices skyrocketing? Blame government
On Jan. 6, 2007, The Seattle Times published a column co-written by the executive director of Futurewise, a…
Opinion
Nose ring flap blown way out of proportion
Sound Off is a public forum. Today, Port Orchard resident Marty Erath responds to a recent article in…
News
United Way allocates funding to local agencies
The United Way of Kitsap County has completed its Community Investment Grant allocations and began sending out checks…
News
Judge adds 3 years to pastor’s sentence
Describing Robbin Leeroy Harper as a predatory monster who wore “kid gloves over an iron fist,” victims and…
News
Port board backs naming bridge for Oke
Local residents wanting to see the new Tacoma Narrows Bridge named after the late Sen. Bob Oke packed…
Sports
15 minutes? Kitsap’s ready for its 8 big seconds
ull riders aren’t the type to search for 15 minutes of fame. All they’re asking for is eight…