Columnist Colleen Smidt offers her take on bullying
When I heard word that the State Department of Licensing would begin to spearhead an effort to crack down on the open and blatant abuse of disabled parking permits, I began to pay more attention to these parking spaces and their use as I went about my daily and weekly business.
Delivery people operate in a workspace that consists of a company vehicle and someone else’s property
What a wonderful venue in which to hang out with all of your friends, acquaintances and family members while enjoying some of the best beers that the Pacific Northwest has to offer
There are times where county or regional issues require a much larger stage with an increased collective number of participants who can piece together that big picture everyone is looking for.
The citizen survey portion of the update is now available and awaiting your participation.
Starting this week, the availability and usage of recreational fireworks will begin to increase as the 4th of July, our nation’s Independence Day, closes in.
In the city of Bremerton, a review and reassessment of the city auditor position and function is currently underway. The ability to audit at the city level is a very important component in government accountability and transparency and it should continue as an available service and option.
Appropriate tree selection and placement in urban settings adds a level of softness and humanity to the concrete jungle it might not otherwise have. From my perspective, trees located in a downtown city setting are a living reminder of the changing seasons and the passage of time. Trees are a nice visual feature that draw the eye and provide enjoyment.
The ability to openly and freely communicate in well-known community forums is a critical and necessary tool.
May is always a great month in Bremerton, and the start to this May has been exceptional.
Do you know STEM?
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
There are those individuals that find graffiti to be art. I am not one of them especially if the canvas being used for the graffiti is taxpayer-funded public property or in the case of private property when the graffiti is applied without securing the advance permission of the property owner.
Blighted and abandoned properties are a big problem for Bremerton and they have been for a long, long time.
For some reason, I had it in my mind that the process of applying for a passport would be a long, complicated, drawn out, bureaucratic ordeal.
A survey regarding Bremerton city parks is coming your way soon. It is critical that as many Bremerton residents as possible take the time and complete this survey.
One of my favorite events of the year is coming to Bremerton on April 5 and 6.
Community events in Bremerton are fun. This particular time of the year is always a great kickoff to the upcoming season of events that roll out the carpet for residents and visitors alike.
Parking in Bremerton is an issue. It has been an issue for a very long time.
Bremerton has a new police chief and because of this a very important hurdle in moving this city forward has been overcome.
