Opinion
Should we rethink presidential powers? | Wim Laven
On Dec. 18th it was agreed that Donald Trump’s charitable foundation would be dissolved. The decision was reached…
Opinion
Are Republicans Finally Smelling the Trumpster Fire? | Dick Polman
Did my ears deceive me? Did I actually hear Pat Toomey, a Pennsylvania Republicans and one of Trump’s…
News
Commissioner Gelder given president’s post
Kitsap County Commissioner Rob Gelder was recently elected as First Vice-President of the Washington State Association of Counties…
Opinion
Guns, helmets and soju proposals queued up for 2019 Session | The Petri Dish
Know this motorcycle owners, soju drinkers and gun buyers: There are lawmakers trying to make your life a…
Opinion
Road to Ruin: Trump’s Middle East Retreat | Mel Gurtov
The flight of the generals is now complete with the resignation of General James Mattis — the last…
News
Schneider gets nod for Bainbridge’s deputy mayor position
Bainbridge Island City Councilwoman Leslie Schneider was unanimously appointed to serve as deputy mayor at the council’s last…
Opinion
Lasting Lessons from the Christmas Truce | Wim Laven
In 1914 violent conflict was raging. There was global suffering of a scale previously unknown, and it was…
Opinion
A Christmas Miracle? USA stopping a war? | Kary Love
President Trump has “commander in chiefed” an end to the illegal U.S. role in the war in Syria.
News
Rep. Hansen retains chair post for upcoming 2019 Legislative Session
State Rep. Drew Hansen has been picked to lead the newly renamed College & Workforce Development committee in…
Opinion
Should There Be a TV Ban on Kellyanne? | Dick Polman
We’re nearing the midpoint of Donald Trump’s first-term tenure — assuming he makes it to the finish line…
News
Gov. Inslee on Trump shutdown: ‘Americans deserve better’
Gov. Jay Inslee said the shutdown of the federal government was the result of President Trump’s “temper tantrum…
News
Sen. Murray: Trump shutdown of government ‘truly absurd’
U.S. Senator Patty Murray said President Trump was responding to the taunts of a “handful of conservatives” when…