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Three questions tell the whole election story
Adele Ferguson - Political Columnist |
| All anyone had to do in a sensible world to figure out who carried Florida, Al Gore or George W. Bush, was ask three questions... (Full Article) |
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We should be thankful for good public
servants like Ralph Munro
By Don C. Brunell, President
Association of Washington Business |
| In this season of politician-bashing, we should be thankful for dedicated public servants who keep their word and are deeply committed to their job. Case in point: Ralph Munro, Washington Secretary of State, who is often seen wearing his Scottish plaids and playing his bagpipes at events around our state... (Full Article) |
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Federal regulations steal clinical services from
children with special needs
Holly Ridge Center seeking public support
By Kathy Lougheed, Officer - Holly Ridge Center, Board Of Directors |
| The building of Holly Ridge Center’s therapy wing is on schedule. However, due to a federal regulation, children may never experience the warm waters of the hydrotherapy pool. They may never run, jump, swing and play within the wing’s walls... (Full Article) |
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Letters To The Editor - Tacoma Narrows Bridge |
| After years of arguments, complaints, and legal battles, on November 9, 2000 the Supreme Court of Washington State made its long awaited ruling regarding the legality of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge project... (Full Article) |
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How much did the liberal media influence your vote?
Adele Ferguson – Political Columnist |
| At one time, quite a few years ago, I’m sorry to say, I was proud of my profession... Reporters were pretty hot stuff in those days and readers believed what they read in their newspapers... (Full Article) |
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How your state government jeopardizes your privacy
By Don C. Brunell, President
Association of Washington Business |
| Privacy is a big issue these days, as state and federal lawmakers seek to restrict the sale or transfer of customer information by private businesses. Fair enough. It is reasonable to limit the use of customer information, as long as those limits don’t cripple a company’s legitimate ability to do business... (Full Article) |
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Human Rights Council seeking new member |
| The Kitsap County Council for Human Rights is looking for a person living in Commissioner District #3 that believes in equitable treatment of all citizens and has an interest in supporting local Human Rights efforts... (Full Article) |
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A Conversation With...
Sheriff Steve Boyer |
| After going as far as he could in the Washington State Patrol without leaving Kitsap County, Steve Boyer ran for, and was elected, Sheriff two years ago. He took over a department that was seriously fragmented by politically motivated lawsuits against former Sheriff Pat Jones by disgruntled deputies, simmering union troubles due to a long-overdue labor agreement with the county and perpetual understaffing — a serious problem that continues today... (Full Article) |
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Letters To The Editor - Insurance Issues |
| My wife and I have been residents of Kitsap County eleven years and are members of Group Health Cooperative (through the Washington Teachers Association)... (Full Article) |
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Letters To The Editor - Sheriff’s Staffing |
| I am sworn to protect you all and uphold the laws in this fantastic place we all call home. I do this day in and day out to the best of my ability and with the greatest of pride. I serve with my fellow deputies in the Sheriff’s Office and fellow officers in other local police agencies... (Full Article) |
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Letters To The Editor - Shorelines ownership |
| When I was a child growing up in Everett, the beaches of Washington State were mostly clear of marinas and private beaches. Since then, developers have been selling these beaches to private owners, who build bulkheads and marinas and put up “Private Property” signs... (Full Article) |
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Letters To The Editor - Commissioner’s Salaries |
| In Kitsap County history, Chris Endresen will go down as the commissioner who voted the highest pay raise for herself. If re-elected, her salary will go from $73,000 to $86,000... (Full Article) |
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