Opinion
What Does It Really Mean to Be Patriotic? | Lee H. Hamilton
Patriotism has been on a lot of people’s minds lately. French President Emanuel Macron recently criticized President Trump…
Opinion
The Ridiculous Democratic Rebellion Against Nancy Pelosi | Dick Polman
There’s an old saying, attributed to nobody in particular, that Democrats never miss an opportunity to miss an…
Opinion
Look to the right for corruption | Tom H. Hastings
When I was growing up a long time ago there was a presumption of prudential integrity for politicians.…
Opinion
The Red-Blue divide: Why beating ‘em is better than joining ‘em | Matthew Johnson
Unless I am in a particularly peaceful mood, I tend to scoff at the idea of building bridges…
Opinion
You Didn’t Lose the Amazon Lottery. You Dodged a Bullet. | John L. Micek
So what do Crystal City, Va., and Long Island City, N.Y., have that your city or state doesn’t?
Opinion
Giving Thanks in 2018 | Raging Moderate
One thing we should all be grateful for this year is that Thanksgiving is making its annual appearance…
Opinion
Election reveals winners, losers | The Petri Dish
A surge in voter interest, a swell in the ranks of Democratic state lawmakers and a spendy bunch…
News
Islanders give big thumbs up to greater gun safety regulations
Bainbridge Islanders want stricter regulations on who can buy guns.
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Bainbridge may try again on Prop. 1
Bainbridge Island city council members may take a second shot next year at getting voter approval for a…
Opinion
The New Abnormal | Robert C. Koehler
Thousand Oaks, California: a city torn apart by wildfire and gunfire. Both are unnatural disasters.
Opinion
Give Trump Credit When Due | Peter Funt
Stuck in a hotel room watching CNN the other day, I happened to catch live coverage of Donald…
Opinion
Hillary Clinton’s Defeat Became a Pink Wave | Matthew Johnson
This year Cambridge Scholar Publishers issued a book edited by Barry University professor Laura Finley and me, “Trumpism:…
News
Deets will stay deputy mayor
Councilman Joe Deets will continue to serve as Bainbridge Island’s deputy mayor.