In 1971, Oregon was the first state to enact a “bottle bill.” Fifty years later, Portland could become the first city to approve a sweeping… Continue reading
Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democrat and D.C.’s delegate in the U.S. House, is on to something big. A longtime champion of civil rights and free… Continue reading
6th District congressman says American democracy prevailed on a pivotal day in Congress
Joe Biden didn’t have to do a lot with his inaugural address last week except just deliver a concise, clear speech that somehow knit together… Continue reading
In the coming decade, European Union leaders are investing heavily in hydrogen fuel research believing it is a key to eliminating CO2 discharges from vehicles.… Continue reading
Another look To the editor: When I read the recent spate of letters and email requesting an investigation into how the city overpaid for the… Continue reading
You should already have your ballot for the Feb. 9 special election. There are two levies from the Bainbridge Island School District on it. You… Continue reading
When Donald Trump became only president in our tangled history to be impeached twice, Americans found themselves asking, “What now?” The better question is “What’s… Continue reading
America could use a hearty laugh right now, but laughter doesn’t come easily because too many Americans have lost their sense of humor. Humor, says… Continue reading
To the editor: Regarding information that the city of Bainbridge Island overspent on the new police station, a few of us with relevant professional experience… Continue reading
Like the rest of the country, Kitsap County has been learning as it goes regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. But unlike what has happened nationwide, the… Continue reading
Without grace, our public discourse will continue to suffer. “Grace,” according to Dictionary.com, has more than one meaning but all are powerful. Grace is “a… Continue reading
With COVID-19 vaccines being widely dispensed, will an end to this pandemic halt “work from home?” Will workers return to downtown offices at pre-pandemic levels?… Continue reading
Habitat loss and damage is the driving factor for the decline of salmon in our region. It doesn’t discriminate and never stops. Every hour of… Continue reading
Civil rights legislation always has its genesis in humanitarian principles: protecting the weak, advocating for the voiceless, providing opportunities for the disenfranchised. The Civil Rights… Continue reading
While the coronavirus and its devastating effects on people and economies worldwide were unfortunately the top 2020 stories, the massive impact of western wildfires can’t… Continue reading
A Chinese spy scandal is rocking Capitol Hill. The sordid tale is the stuff of thrillers: a possible sex-for-secrets swap that involved U.S. Representative and… Continue reading
By Dr. Gib Morrow The first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine – a critical tool in our fight to end the pandemic – have arrived. Now,… Continue reading
