The Garden
Three Indoor Plant Choices to Cheer You
November and December are the perfect months to find three types of indoor plants to brighten up any dull day. These plants are great for all the holidays ahead, from Thanksgiving through perhaps...
The Home
Living the Lodge Life
A 1970s log house serves up a...“The time to take pie is when pie is passed.” It was a favorite saying of Mike Day’s grandmother, who liked to remind her family that opportunities are meant to be seized. Her...
Food & Entertainment
Silverdale Summer Concert Series
The Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitors Center’s Third Annual Silverdale at Sunset Concert Series was attended by hundreds of people each summer Wednesday night to enjoy some of the area’s finest musical talents....
People & Places
A Family Pharmacy that Loves Community
Most people cannot remember a time when doctors made house calls and prescriptions were delivered for a sick child or grandparent. It kinda goes back to the day when there was a thing...
A Family Pharmacy that Loves Community
Most people cannot remember a time when doctors made house calls and prescriptions were delivered for a sick child or grandparent. It kinda goes back to the day when there was a thing called a “party line;” a child could pick up the … read more
Three Indoor Plant Choices to Cheer You
November and December are the perfect months to find three types of indoor plants to brighten up any dull day. These plants are great for all the holidays ahead, from Thanksgiving through perhaps even Valentine’s Day. Read on for some ideas on how … read more
Harbor Hounds
Community dog festival and fundraiser at Skansie Park in Gig Harbor celebrated 20 years of doing doggone good. Attendees enjoyed vendors, contents, games, food trucks, scavenger hunt, music, prizes and more. Harbor Hounds is a Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday and Midday … read more
Three Recipes for Harvest Sides for Your Holiday Feast
Don’t let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes. These hearty solutions are inspired by the harvest season, offering comforting … read more
2024 Toyota Land Cruiser — Legendary Ruggedness, Off-Road Prowess and Technology
Model tested: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Wagon Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4, plus two electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive Horsepower: 326 Torque: 465 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 22/city, 25/highway, 23/combined Base price: $61,950 As tested: $71,534 Overview: Toyota Land … read more
Living the Lodge Life
A 1970s log house serves up a sweet...“The time to take pie is when pie is passed.” It was a favorite saying of Mike Day’s grandmother, who liked to remind her family that opportunities are meant to be seized. Her matriarchal philosophy recognized the folly of waiting around for second … read more
Blue Heron Jewelry Company
Megan Cooper uses her Poulsbo jewelry store, Blue Heron Jewelry Co., to bring the best to her clients and her staff. Cooper says that she loves “everything about jewelry.” Her passion for it began when she was still in high school. “I went … read more
Summer Gratitude Gathering
An evening of connection and community was at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion for members of the Kitsap Community Foundation — as a token of appreciation for promoting the greater good in our community. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages were served. … read more
How to Attract Birds and Other Creatures to Your Backyard
Imagine peering out your window and spotting an array of colorful birds nesting and bathing in your yard. Not only do birds provide natural insect control, but they also bring joy and melody to your space. Observing them can turn into a fun … read more