To the editor: When our family moved to Bainbridge Island more than 10 years ago, one of the reasons we decided to purchase a house here was the expansive open space and park system on the Island. Since arriving here, the Bainbridge Island park district, working in partnership with nonprofit agencies such as the Bainbridge Island Land Trust and the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation, has added several new parks, open spaces and trails to the system.
To the editor: Much time, effort, and no doubt money, have been expended with the results that we have now banned plastic bags and are bent on telling many homeowners their properly built and placed residences may be categorized as “non-conforming.” This last judgment potentially could cause immense economic and other problems.
To the editor: I have met and had conversation with Tom Muelhlenbeck of Strategic Government Resources, and he does know what he is doing in the sense of the right kind of candidate.
To the editor: Karen Ross feels the park board needs to get on board and provide for her dogs off-leash.
To the editor: On Sunday evening, July 29, Saint Barnabas Episcopal Church suffered a break-in.
To the editor: On Primary Election Day we must choose from among a field of four lawyers vying for the open judicial seat in our Superior Court, left vacant by retiring Judge Karlynn Haberly.
To the editor: I have known Drew Hansen for about 10 years, and continue to learn things about Drew that convince me he is a person I am proud to support for public office.
To the editor: As a practicing trial attorney and former co-worker of Karen Klein, I write in support of her candidacy for Kitsap County Superior Court judge.
To the editor: I write to support Jennifer Forbes’ candidacy for Kitsap County Superior Court.
To the editor: I recently attended a parks district public meeting because they were going to take comments from the public on the issue of off-leash dogs in our parks.
To the editor: In response to “Seven other candidates make bid for governor’s race” (Seattle Times, July 29) only one clear winner stands out in the gubernatorial election this fall.
To the editor: There are some things in life that are just plain wrong.
To the editor: Drew Hansen has been incredibly effective his first term in the state Legislature. In one year, he’s helped veterans, increased engineering training at O.C., protected existing ferry service and supported public schools.