http://www.pnwlocalnews.com Extreme Local News Copyright 2008 Sound Publishing, Inc. en-us editor@soundpublishing.com webmaster@soundpublishing.com Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:20 GMT 10 http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/132341153.html The city Council voted to dismiss an Ethics Board complaint and a petition for removal of two Civil Service Commission members during Wednesday’s council meeting, finally putting to rest an ongoing controversy with the commission. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/132341153.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/132341318.html Winslow's residents saw a 34 percent drop in their water rates, and now they may be looking toward yet another reduction. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/132341318.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/131885438.html The Civil Service Commission’s hot potato has reached the state Attorney General’s Office, and Tim Ford, the state’s open government ombudsman, has tossed it right back into the lap of the city. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/news/131885438.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/132335368.html The Coast Guard has passed up SAFE Boats International, a Port Orchard firm, for a $180,100,000 contract to replace the force’s workhorse small boats. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/132335368.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/132335648.html Not one specific program or change can be pinpointed as helping more students to graduate high school in Bremerton. But numbers show an increase in graduation rate and there are many factors that have contributed to it. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/132335648.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/131875193.html A woman walked into the bakery on Callow Avenue and burst into tears. She had moved away from Bremerton and had not been to McGavin’s Bakery in 25 years. To her, everything looked the same and she took a pink champagne cake to celebrate the reunion. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/news/131875193.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132332433.html Art for the Cure, a Breast Cancer Awareness event, is being presented by Advanced Medical Imaging and Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio in conjunction with an open house celebration at the new Lisa Stirrett Glass Art Studio in Silverdale on Thursday, Oct. 27. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132332433.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132335648.html Not one specific program or change can be pinpointed as helping more students to graduate high school in Bremerton. But numbers show an increase in graduation rate and there are many factors that have contributed to it. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132335648.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132335368.html The Coast Guard has passed up SAFE Boats International, a Port Orchard firm, for a $180,100,000 contract to replace the force’s workhorse small boats. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/news/132335368.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/132306498.html A man suffered burns and the cabin of his gill netter sustained significant damage when the crew's attempt to refuel a kerosene heater went awry at the Port of Kingston's guest dock late Thursday. Crews were dispatched just before 11 p.m. on Thursday following a report of a boat ablaze. Because of the large potential posed by marina fire, the incident initially drew a big response. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/132306498.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/131321464.html Leadership and coaching expert John C. Maxwell has written more than 60 books, primarily focusing on leadership. His books have sold more than 19 million copies, with some on the New York Times Best Seller List and translations in more than 50 languages. He’s one of 25 authors and artists named to Amazon.com's 10th anniversary Hall of Fame. Every year, Maxwell conducts seminars for Fortune 500 companies, international government leaders, and organizations as diverse as the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the National Football League. And now he’s coming to Kitsap County to share his insights, with all registration fees donated to ShareNet Food Bank in Kingston. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/131321464.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/132280083.html Paulyna Garcia Aceves, a 2011 Kingston High School graduate, won a full-year scholarship to the school for her fashion merchandising entry to the Prom Advice Scholarship Competition, held by the Fashion Institute. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/news/132280083.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132305993.html Kitsap County sheriff’s detectives, working in conjunction with Poulsbo police, have again arrested a former Poulsbo police evidence clerk and charged her with theft. The agencies announced Thursday that Amanda M. Dixon, 23, now of Kingston, was arrested Tuesday morning at the Kitsap County Courthouse where she was attending proceedings involving her boyfriend, identified as Jacob J. Bryant, 22. She was booked into the Kitsap County Jail on a charge of theft of a firearm. Bail was set at $50,000. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132305993.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132321418.html POULSBO — Viking Avenue businesses are reviving the thoroughfare’s Christmas tree-lighting ceremony this year in an endeavor to bring consumers and residents back to the once-busy district. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132321418.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132321323.html PORT GAMBLE — Cascade Land Conservancy has formed a “formidable” partnership with Pope Resources and several interested organizations to acquire 7,000 acres of Pope Resources land around Port Gamble for preservation. The conservancy has 18 months to identify its funding sources to buy 7,000 acres of forest land and 1.8 miles of shoreline from Olympic Property Group, Pope Resources’ real estate arm. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/news/132321323.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132329973.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132329973.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132530158.html A 28-year-old burglary suspect allegedly tried to evade Kitsap County sheriff’s deputies by crashing through underbrush and swimming into a swamp near SW Pine Road early Friday. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132530158.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132494268.html A worker was injured today when he fell through the roof of the Myrhe's Restaurant building on Bay Street. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/news/132494268.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/132332538.html Bainbridge High dropped its fourth straight football game Thursday night, losing 27-24 when Eastside Catholic scored a fourth-quarter touchdown on a 17-yard pass from Trey Reynolds to Matt Callans. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/132332538.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/132158908.html The Bainbridge High football team hopes to break a three-game losing streak Thursday night when it faces Eastside Catholic in Sammamish. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/132158908.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/130898178.html Bainbridge football coach Andy Grimm says the Spartans will have to bounce back quickly from a 24-21 loss to Seattle Prep last Friday. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/sports/130898178.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:21 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/131359488.html At six and one, the Bremerton varsity girls soccer team is doing well this year, despite having had three players out already for concussions. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/131359488.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/132332748.html Pain is, in fact, temporary. I thought that since this would be my second marathon, it would be easier. Nope. I had forgotten how painful running a marathon was until I was at about mile 20 of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco Sunday. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/132332748.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/34092644.html Out of sight, out of mind. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/sports/34092644.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/132332748.html Pain is, in fact, temporary. I thought that since this would be my second marathon, it would be easier. Nope. I had forgotten how painful running a marathon was until I was at about mile 20 of the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco Sunday. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/132332748.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/131359488.html At six and one, the Bremerton varsity girls soccer team is doing well this year, despite having had three players out already for concussions. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/131359488.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/63639697.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/sports/63639697.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132321448.html Kingston's Marina Roberts sets course record at The Cedars at Dungeness http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132321448.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132337278.html Kingston High School ties with Port Angeles. Team may be dropped from third seed running for sub-districts. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132337278.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132265513.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/sports/132265513.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132337278.html Kingston High School ties with Port Angeles. Team may be dropped from third seed running for sub-districts. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132337278.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132335253.html The team defeated Port Townsend Thursday to move one step closer to taking the Olympic League title. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132335253.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132323683.html The team has one more chance to improve times Oct. 25 when it travels to Port Angeles. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/sports/132323683.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132510758.html South Kitsap finished with winning record, but a couple of close losses kept it out of the playoffs http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132510758.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132367853.html South Kitsap hosts rival Central Kitsap at 7 p.m. Friday for playoff berth http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132367853.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132338313.html Wolves need road win to keep postseason hopes alive http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/sports/132338313.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:22 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/132344643.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/132344643.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:24 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/132343308.html Ready to get your ghoul on? Catch these upcoming Halloween-related events. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/132343308.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:24 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/131885868.html Eagle Harbor Book Co. hosts an impressive constellation of writers this week: Greg Atkinson, David Guterson and Joe Upton. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/entertainment/131885868.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:24 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/130294978.html If you enjoy carrying heavy logs on your shoulders, or excel at tossing eight-foot-long logs like javelins, Old Mill Days in Port Gamble is your time to shine. Among other timber-themed competitions during the three-day festival next weekend is the first annual search for the Kitsap Toughest Timberman. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/130294978.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/26431239.html KINGSTON — Mike Wallace Park at the Port of Kingston is set to groove with toe-tappin’, booty-shakin’ music every Saturday this month. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/26431239.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/25735869.html Kitsap Arts and Crafts hosts its http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/entertainment/25735869.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/132185838.html You know me as Ask Erin, but I have questions of my own that need answering. I'm turning the tables this week and asking for your help. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/132185838.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/132184718.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/132184718.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/131623183.html The Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats bring their act to Bremerton this weekend. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/entertainment/131623183.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:25 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/business/131446028.html The North Kitsap Herald won 14 awards, including first places for special section cover design, feature writing and photography, in the 2011 Washington Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were presented Oct. 7 at an awards dinner during the 124th annual Washington Newspaper Publishers Association Convention, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Everett. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/business/131446028.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:26 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/business/131463873.html The City of Poulsbo will host a West Poulsbo (Viking Avenue) Community Meeting on Oct. 17, 5:30 p.m., in the Poulsbo City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Becky Erickson said all business owners and concerned residents from the Viking Avenue area are invited to attend. The topic of conversation will be “What can the City of Poulsbo do to help support your businesses along Viking Avenue?” http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/business/131463873.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:26 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:26 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:26 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:26 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/lifestyle/98058139.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/lifestyle/98058139.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/131623768.html How to handle when you can't remember a name. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/131623768.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/131624638.html The struggling economy has caused more than lost jobs and foreclosures. It's also caused heartache for pets and their families. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/131624638.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/lifestyle/101898668.html http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/lifestyle/101898668.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132334343.html Your Oct. 14 edition contains a guest opinion piece by Arlene Buetow (“City needs to act in best interest of ratepayers”) recommending transfer of the city’s water utility to the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD). http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132334343.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132334103.html The woman who is my wife and I have slightly different personality types when it comes to meeting new people. For example, when Wendy walks into a room full of people she doesn’t know, she becomes energized and acts as though everyone in the room is an old friend she is meeting for the first time. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132334103.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132333838.html There’s no doubt that people, especially those living in a small town whose populace has a high political IQ and loves a spirited power struggle, have a tendency to want to put neighbors in office who share their own political or consensus-building views. That makes sense, at least if it’s done on an individual basis and important personality traits such as morality, ethics, and honesty are also taken into account. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/132333838.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/132327343.html We often use this space to encourage city and county leadership to make decisions or take action in ways that we support and believe in. This week, with the mailing of ballots, we want to encourage our readers, the public to take the time and fill out their entire ballot before mailing them in or dropping them off by 8 p.m. On Nov. 8. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/132327343.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/132327023.html The world of motorsports died a little this week with the loss of two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Weldon on lap 12 of the last Indy car race of the season at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/132327023.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/131867948.html Here are two pieces about food in Bremerton that everyone can appreciate. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/131867948.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:27 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/132327308.html We often use this space to encourage city and county leadership to make decisions or take action in ways that we support and believe in. This week, with the mailing of ballots, we want to encourage our readers, the public to take the time and fill out their entire ballot before mailing them in or dropping them off by 8 p.m. On Nov. 8. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/132327308.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/132326723.html The question has been asked; do we really need the Veterans and Human Services Levy? One answer is yes as the demand for assistance is increasing while funding from federal, state, and charitable resources is declining. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/132326723.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/131867683.html Facing a 2012 budget shortfall of more than $2 million, the Bremerton City Councilmembers are likely to cut a few of their staffs’ positions after Mayor Patty Lent offers her proposal for the 2012 city budget. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/131867683.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/130854543.html Kingston port commissioners were wise to not pull the plug on SoundRunner on Sept. 26. But the reprieve they gave the passenger ferry service is shortsighted. The Port of Kingston revived the Kingston-to-Seattle passenger ferry May 31 with the understanding it would take about four years to build ridership to the point where SoundRunner would be self-sustaining. SoundRunner has used up its first-year port subsidy, and that has commissioners worried. As the old saying goes, you’ve got to spend money to make money. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/130854543.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/132172118.html Three times this year, the Kitsap County Commission has appointed someone to a vacant elected office, using the recommendation of the political party that held the office. The county’s GOP and Democratic party chairmen argue the pros and cons of that system. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/132172118.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/132095673.html The North Kitsap Herald recommends the following candidates in the Nov. 8 general election. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/132095673.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/131611113.html I’ve been talking a lot lately about the connection between salmon, habitat and treaty rights. That connection is pretty simple. No habitat equals no salmon. No salmon equals no treaty rights. And no treaty rights equals a breach of contract between the tribes and U.S. government. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/nkh/opinion/131611113.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132331838.html Calling for more transparency in government is becoming a cliché. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132331838.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132352168.html Kitsap County government’s property tax “lid lift” ballot proposition has prompted a debate about more than the money that would be involved in the requested tax increase. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132352168.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132351803.html Published Oct. 21 in the Port Orchard Independent http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/132351803.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132335423.html At Wilkes Elementary School this fall, a favorite activity for students and staff is to watch the construction of the new school. We’ve already observed an evolution from the “big dig” to the raising of the walls for the gym and cafeteria. We’re looking forward to watching the transformation to a new space we can call ours. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132335423.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132335298.html Last week’s Review contained a letter from a retiring City Council member presenting a slate of candidates to select for the council. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132335298.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132334903.html Our inaugural “We are Spartans” Sports Benefit Dinner was a huge success. We welcomed a sold-out crowd to the Wing Point Country Club on Oct. 8 to honor community leaders and support Bainbridge High School sports programs that are on the chopping block. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/bir/opinion/letters/132334903.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:28 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/132325383.html End the reign — It’s time to put an end to the Bill Mahan dynasty on the Bremerton Port Commission. Mahan had the good sense to not face the voters again after the infamous and costly “stealth tax” debacle of 2006. However, the same political insiders club that supported Mahan has found a political clone to run as his replacement. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/132325383.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/131867483.html Break the monopoly http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/131867483.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/131338298.html No on Prop 1 http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/pat/opinion/letters/131338298.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/132325213.html Choose Schulze — I’ve had conversations with people who wonder if Jeanie Schulze would consistently defend administrative positions. That notion could not be further from the truth. Jeanie will participate in discussions and propose alternatives as an elected school board member. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/132325213.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/131867513.html Break the monopoly http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/131867513.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/131338383.html No on Prop 1 http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/ckr/opinion/letters/131338383.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/132345598.html On Oct. 14, our student body leaders sponsored and led a powerful assembly geared toward building greater levels of empathy in our students. We are a proud community here at Kingston Middle School, and this is one example of our students taking the lead in promoting a positive school culture. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/132345598.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/131251839.html The 2012 Kingston High School Grad Night Committee thanks the extraordinary North Kitsap community, and Tom Waggoner of Kingston Lumber, for making our Fall Rummage Sale a huge success. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/131251839.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/131251694.html We have a winner for the 1965 red Mustang. It is M. Cox of Sequim. The Coxes took possession of their new car at the once-a-month evening meeting of Greater Kingston Kiwanis, Sept. 8 at the Kingston Cove Yacht Club. http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/kin/opinion/letters/131251694.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/letters/131877343.html Letters published in the Port Orchard Independent on Oct. 14, 2011 http://www.pnwlocalnews.com/kitsap/poi/opinion/letters/131877343.html Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:11:29 GMT