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Legislator Asks Riders to Come Up With Plan C for State Ferries
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009
Plan B, which assumes no new ferry revenue and cuts one of Bremerton's two boats, receives a cool reception at the public hearing. Full story »
Future of Ferries at Stake; Are Bremerton, Kitsap Ready?
Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009
The legislative session that starts Monday will determine the future of the Washington State Ferries, but an organized Kitsap-based lobbying effort has yet to emerge. Full story »
Legislative Ferry Group Hears Governor's Plan, Then Disbands
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2009
Three lawmakers who represent Kitsap County got a chance to unload on plans to eviscerate the system first. Full story »
State Trying to Shift Ferry Costs to Kitsap, Commissioners Say
Monday, Jan. 5, 2009
County officials say the state ferries’ ‘Plan A’ is a better deal for Kitsap — and a major lobbying effort may be required to support it. Full story »
For New Legislator Jan Angel, Retirement Will Have to Wait
Sunday, Dec. 28, 2008
After eight years, the South Kitsap County commissioner will leave her office in Port Orchard this week and take office in Olympia later this month. Full story »
Scaled-Back Kitsap County Budget Reflects Lean Economy
Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008
Despite cuts in all departments, the county still plans on spending slightly more next year than this year. Full story »
County Making List for Federal Stimulus Package
Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008
The Bethel Road widening project in South Kitsap could benefit from a proposed federal spending plan. Full story »
Gregoire Announces Proposed Cuts to Cover $6 Billion State Deficit
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
K-12 and higher education, social services, prisons, health programs and state parks are among the areas the governor proposes making cuts.
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Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts No Surprise to Kitsap Officials
Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008
The spending plan floated by Gregoire on Thursday would cut back on education funding and could lead to 2,600 state government layoffs. Full story »
Lawmakers Hope to Take the Devil Out of the State Budget Details
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
West Sound lawmakers who spoke at a Wednesday night forum in Silverdale said they hope to avoid making overprocessed "budget hamburger" during the 2009 session of the Legislature, which starts next month. Full story »
Kitsap Commuter to Seek King County Election Seat
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008
Sherril Huff, appointed as King County’s director of elections in 2007, will run for the office now that it is an elected position.
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Sheldon Takes Another Stab at Property Tax Relief
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008
The state senator says his constituents are being taxed out of their homes, but Kitsap’s assessor says the state’s rates are relatively stable.
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City Councilman Will Enter Bremerton Mayor's Race
Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
City Councilman Mike Shepherd says he will run in next year's election. Full story »
Poulsbo Mayor to Seek Re-election
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
Local Democrats Benefit From National Mood Swing
Friday, Nov. 28, 2008
Kitsap Republicans get their way in just three of 21 races, a worse showing than in 2004.
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