Humane Society needs to be more forthcoming | Editorial
It’s hard to know for sure what’s going on these days with the Kitsap Humane Society, because the entire board of directors seems to be lying low since the nonprofit’s executive director left suddenly and an online petition leveled accusations of mismanagement.
February 10, 2012
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Guest column | Sheriffs support statewide drug takeback program
The Secure Medicine Return Bill, Senate Bill 5234, presents the state’s first proposed permanent drug takeback program, one that would be funded entirely by pharmaceutical companies.
February 10, 2012
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Legislature considers levy limit changes | Bob Meadows
Browsing through the list of bills our state representatives are considering can provide a little insight into their wishes regarding taxes and spending.
February 9, 2012
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Best of the Blogs | Legalize pot ... to make it harder for teens to get
True to my libertarian leanings, I think responsible adults should be able to smoke pot if that’s what they desire.
February 6, 2012
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New mayor uses his firing authority; will he say why?
Our new mayor isn’t saying why he fired City Clerk Patti Kirkpatrick, who’s described by current and past city officials as someone who was competent and helpful.
February 3, 2012
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SKFR to decide ballot measure’s terms for levy
Anyone wanting to tell our South Kitsap Fire and Rescue commissioners their opinion about the upcoming property tax ballot measure should speak up by next week’s meeting.
February 3, 2012
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Fire district’s standard of coverage | Guest column
How does your fire department determine where to put staffing and equipment in the community? South Kitsap Fire and Rescue (SKFR), as an accredited fire agency, maintains and operates under a document called the Standard of Coverage (SOC).
February 2, 2012
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Small property tax increase for 2012
Property tax bills will be arriving in a few weeks, and two South Kitsap taxing districts will be considering property tax ballot measures in the coming year.
January 28, 2012
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City will offer some help with burden of water rates
A few bucks more on the bimonthly water bill won’t be a huge deal for a lot of people, but it will be a burden for some families that are scraping by in hard times.
January 20, 2012
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Seeking a principled basis for school funding
Since several years of fundamental reforms lie ahead for public schools, the South Kitsap School District administration and residents living within the district should prepare by considering what principles they hold dear.
January 20, 2012
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Editorial | Bridge sales tax issue shouldn't still be one
How many tries will it take before the sales tax on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge construction is exempted?
January 13, 2012
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