The U.S. economy seems to be struggling, and all of us in Kitsap County aren’t immune to the economic downturn.
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Last week’s article was an overview of the Washington State Ferries (WSF) meeting held at the Bainbridge Commons. This column is a more in-depth look at what was discussed.
It was from the comfort of my front porch — where I sat in the sun, treasured library book in hand, iced coffee within reach — that I observed our rescued pet cat do the very thing I hate most: hunt. Although he spends the great majority of his life inside, the sun was so warm it beckoned even him away from his resting place on the back of a couch and over to the door, where he meowed and pawed at the screen until I finally gave in and let him out.
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week, but there was another court decision on an equally controversial subject that affects every one of us. It wasn’t from the Supremes, but the federal appeals court in the District of Columbia which turned down a petition from 17 states, including Washington, asking for a decision from the Bush Administration within 60 days on whether greenhouse gases and global warming are a threat to public health and welfare.
People make bad choices all of the time. But if you’re in the public eye, it’s pretty much inevitable someone will find out about it.
Kitsap County will officially break ground on the Waaga Way extension at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 24. The ceremony will be held near the intersection of Clear Creek Road and the Highway 3/303 interchange.
Patience is a virtue. And we all know how difficult it is to be virtuous at times.
People make bad choices all of the time. But if you’re in the public eye, it’s pretty much inevitable someone will find out about it.
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week but there was another court decision on an equally controversial subject that affects every one of us. It wasn’t from the Supremes but the federal appeals court in the District of Columbia which turned down a petition from 17 states, including Washington, asking for a decision from the Bush Administration within 60 days on whether greenhouse gases and global warming are a threat to public health and welfare.
Irony can be pretty ironic sometimes.
This is certainly the case with how the financials have played out after the Olhava shopping area was developed in 2006.
When discussions of what businesses should go where began nary a decade ago, warning bells rang fast and furious in the air. The fear was that the Olhava site would welcome corporate chains to Poulsbo, thus taking away from the warm, inviting Nordic atmosphere the city’s residents have come to adore.
As it turns out, most corporate chains have reputations that precede them.
Sustainment of the constitutional right of individuals to keep and bear arms got all the publicity last week, but there was another court decision on an equally controversially subject that affects every one of us.
A few quick thoughts on some of the issues floating around Kitsap County these days:
• First, we applaud Superior Court judicial candidate Bruce Danielson for his principled decision to not accept campaign contributions from area attorneys.
Sound Off is a public forum. Articles are selected from letters to the editor or may be written specifically for this feature. Today, Port Orchard resident Ayvon Card criticizes Kitsap Transit’s recent decision to purchase two new foot ferries.
Attending information-gathering meetings can be very educational. It can tell a lot about the organization seeking the input. Sometimes the agenda is very clear and the information sought is to determine which way to go. Other times, the agenda is stated but what is not brought up says more about what is really going on. The latter is the kind people have learned to distrust and with good reason – they are aimed at getting the answer the group asking for the input wants.
It is the latter type that I experienced when I went to the Bainbridge meeting that Washington State Ferries (WSF) recently held.
Attending information-gathering meetings can be very educational. It can tell a lot about the organization seeking the input. Sometimes the agenda is very clear and the information sought is to determine which way to go. Other times, the agenda is stated, but what is not brought up says more about what is really going on. The latter is the kind people have learned to distrust and with good reason — they are aimed at getting the answer that the group asking for the input wants.
Last weekend’s boating accident on Dyes Inlet is a scary reality of just how dangerous boating can be if the proper precautions aren’t taken.
A 45-year-old Seattle woman remains at Harborview Medical Center after her right leg was cut off by her boat’s propeller near the Tracyton boat launch. Her life changed forever in just a few short minutes. But it can happen to anyone and all it takes is one little mistake.
“In your article about the person in Port Angeles who had received medals and benefits not awarded, it seemed the fellow did receive a proper sentence,” writes Dennis Wojciak of Marysville.
The Washington State Problem Gambling Web site, www.notagame.org, highlights the seriousness of youth gambling.
“In your article about the person in Port Angeles who had received medals and benefits not awarded, it seemed the fellow did receive a proper sentence,” writes Dennis Wojciak of Marysville.
