The locally beloved Poulsbo Blues and Jazz Festival is making its return to downtown — otherwise known as “Little Norway” — from Feb. 27-28, with a lineup that includes 23 different bands. Acts include, at the Poulsbo Rotary Club-benefiting event, Bell Bottom Blues, Lady A, Di and the Blue Hearts, and several more; the weekend’s […]
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Posted inFood & Entertainment
Silverdale’s New Tokyo-Style Claw Machine Arcade
Anyone who’s visited an arcade has either witnessed or fallen victim to the addictive (albeit infuriating) trap of attempting to outsmart the claw machine. Now you can put your machine-maneuvering skills to the test at Silverdale’s newest arcade spot: Winner Everytime Clawcade. The Tokyo-style Clawcade features 30 regular claw machines, 32 mini-claw machines, and 62 […]
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Zero-Emission Incentive Program Nears Launch
The state is close to launching a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models powered by electric or hydrogen, the Washington State Standard recently reported. This spring, the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, also known as WAZIP, is expected to launch, the article said. The program is designed […]
Posted inAround West Sound
NWMLS: Inventory Continues to Rise as Buyer Demand Remains Constrained
The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Both Pierce and Thurston counties recorded more total active listings, up 23.7% and 54.4%, respectively, from […]
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Clare Dunis Named as Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance Director
The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance has named Clare Dunis as its new executive director, Gig Harbor Now recently reported. Dunis, who starts in the role on Jan. 9, succeeds Carrianne Ekberg, who led the organization for nearly three years. An Australian who grew up in Melbourne, Dunis currently serves as the organization’s special projects […]
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Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Roxy
Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 at the Roxy in Bremerton, which is hosting its New Year’s celebrations from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on Dec. 31. Starting the night will be a 7-9 p.m. kickoff with DJ Joe Frank at Quincy Square. This part of the event is free and open for everybody to […]
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Adult Improv Classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre
Learn the art of “yes, and” at the next session of adult improv classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre coming Feb. 15. Hosted through March 22, the classes are reserved for those ages 18 and up and will run each Sunday 5-7 p.m. The class, which costs $246 a person, concludes with a Friends and […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Thrifting for the Holidays
Holiday thrifting. This research subject began in early July, when the HUB thrift store offered a temporary Christmas special, bringing out a long clothes rack with lower display shelving. It was loaded for all to explore and purchase the small holiday items. Cousin Susan tried on a hooded sweater with reindeer antlers. I ended up […]
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Take the Polar Plunge for the New Year
Brrr, ready to kick off the new year with a cold plunge? The YMCA Camp Seymour is hosting its Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day to refreshingly kickstart 2026. Participants can safely take the plunge in the cool waters of the Puget Sound from 10 a.m. to noon with the safety of a lifeguard […]