Be a VIP and make a difference in the community | Editor's Notebook

It’s been years since I’ve lived in a city where the police department checks your home while you’re on vacation...It’s one of the many services provided by the Poulsbo Police Department through the VIPs — Volunteers in Police Service.

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updated 4:27 PM May 23, 2012 0

SoundRunner needs your help | Guest View

Ports can get grants and tax revenue while also running a business to make profits for community projects such as SoundRunner.

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updated 11:46 AM May 18, 2012 0

A celebration of our common thread | In Our Opinion

At this time, we are reminded of the common thread that ties us to those immigrants as well as earlier residents: The natural beauty and rich environment of this place.

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updated 4:32 PM May 17, 2012 0

KCMT is a local treasure | Editor's Notebook

In a huge bay in the back of the building, dozens of people painted backdrops, moved sets and rehearsed scenes from “The Music Man.” Simultaneously, in the front of the building, a young actor led a rehearsal of some dance scenes.

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3:24 PM May 11, 2012 0

Governor candidate McKenna owes apology for outburst | In Our Opinion

In a gaffe heard ’round the Sound, McKenna — our current state attorney general and the Republican candidate for governor — unloaded on a young woman who pressed him for his position on the Reproductive Parity Act.

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updated 4:52 PM May 10, 2012 0

Renewed energy needed for Viking Avenue | In Our Opinion

Coming up with a new brand and a new vision for Viking Avenue should be a priority. Here are some ideas discussed earlier that should be revived.

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updated 4:29 PM May 3, 2012 0

Get rate structure in place for port’s new parking lot | In Our Opinion

The Port of Poulsbo’s paid-parking lot on Jensen Way is just about finished. But something important is missing: Parking rates.

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updated 10:36 AM April 27, 2012 0

A safe way to get rid of unused medications | In Our Opinion

According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, prescription drug abuse is on the rise and is second only to marijuana. According to the agency, young adults ages 18 to 25 have the highest rate of prescription drug abuse.

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updated 4:15 PM April 19, 2012 0

It's a big election year: Be heard | In Our Opinion

Call this the Mother of all Election Years. The primary election is Aug. 7. The general election is Nov. 6.

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updated 4:48 PM April 12, 2012 0

Stormwater permitting process is a good step | Being Frank

We need to stop the pollution from getting into our waters in the first place. Prevention is a lot cheaper and more effective in the long run than trying to clean up waters once they are polluted.

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updated 2:49 PM April 6, 2012 0

You can make a difference | In Our Opinion

The quality of life in a community is a reflection of the involvement of its residents.

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updated 4:29 PM April 5, 2012 0

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