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State Ferries sends out SOS to legislature
In 105 days, our state legislature will hammer out its two-year budget. Getting Washington State Ferries out of…
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Let’s talk turkey: Lawmakers and rising cost of birds
Recently, people from all walks of life – from the many faiths, races and ethnicities who inhabit this…
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Forest management only way to reduce wildfires
Last summer, our state’s wildfire season was below normal—a welcome relief for firefighters and smoke-choked Washingtonians, especially city…
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BI, British blokes, birds share a number of commonalities
Watching the U.S.-England World Cup soccer match the day after Thanksgiving couldn’t help but make me reflect on…
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Signaling in a roundabout actually could be confusing
Q: Can you please write about signaling at traffic circles? I rarely see anyone signal to make a…
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‘Bed’ and ‘Breakfast’ describe my favorite things
The whole concept of a bed and breakfast is pretty ingenious and fits almost perfectly with my lifestyle.…
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GOP’s comments about poor showing ‘outlandish’
We’re more than a few weeks out from the 2022 midterm elections, and there has been considerable commentary…
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50th reunion a reminder of great life before internet
My mind has been wandering into thoughts of getting older ever since I received an e-mail reminding me…
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Did you hear the one about the politician?
Recently half the country was upset by the midterm election results, and half were elated.
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BARN seeks donations to help pay for expansion
This holiday season, you can help craft a future that fosters hands-on skills, and contributes to a strong…
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Faith communities seek more climate participation
Early this year a group of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap residents belonging to various faith traditions began…
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My Irish eyes are smiling; wish I had the accent
My favorite news story of 2009 revealed that, in a poll of 5,000 women worldwide, Irish was voted…
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Drive safely to avoid skid in the 1st place
Q: What should I do if my car starts to skid on ice or snow?