No doubt about it: The market has had a brutal couple of months. It’s upsetting to check your retirement account and see that some sectors are down as much as 40-50 percent. Granted, some weeks of upswings have been a welcome respite — but is the downward pressure over? Is a big rebound coming? Retirees […]
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What Everyone Needs to Do in Light of the Recent Unemployment Scam by International Ring
An international ring has defrauded the state of Washington of hundreds of millions in fraudulent unemployment claims — which means that the identity of tens of thousands state residents have been stolen. According to media reports, a well-organized Nigerian ring orchestrated the scheme, targeting primarily Washington but also potentially affecting several other states. The Kitsap […]
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Swedish Death Cleaning
By now you are probably familiar with the KonMari method of organization, made popular by Marie Kondo and her show, “Tidying Up.” Move over, Marie, there’s another method! And it is, by design, the last one you will ever need. This method is targeted specifically to those 65 years of age or better. Swedish death […]
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Make-Ahead Breakfasts for Easier Mornings
If you’re juggling a new set of responsibilities right now, you’re not alone. Those busy mornings may still pose challenges even if your commute no longer exists. Making breakfast in advance can give you a few extra minutes to move your body, center your mind or simply hit the snooze button one more time and still put […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Gig Harbor’s Maritime ‘Library of Things’
Much of Gig Harbor’s history is written in fish. For centuries before white settlers arrived, Native Americans had a village on Gig Harbor Bay, near today’s Austin Estuary and Donkey Creek. They were the sxw babš band (pronounced sk-WHUH-babsh) or “swift water” people of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians and they called their village tuwaw […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Turn your Summer Vacation into a Relaxing Staycation
Does social distancing have you worried about your summer plans? For many, summer is the time for the family vacation. The kids are out of school, the weather is fantastic, and the days are longer — allowing optimal time to venture to new places, catch some sun and spend more time with friends and family. […]
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Want to Regrow Veggies? Here’s What You Need to Know
Editor’s note: This is an excerpt adapted from the book “Regrow Your Veggies: Growing Your Vegetables from Roots, Cuttings, and Scraps,” recently published by CompanionHouse Books. Living in a globalized world has many advantages. Of course, transporting people and goods is much quicker, but also knowledge, culture and other perspectives cross borders more easily than […]
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Don’t Ignore Heart Attack Symptoms, Even During COVID-19
It’s your heart. Don’t hesitate. If you’re experiencing symptoms of a heart attack or stroke, doctors urge you to not delay seeking treatment because of COVID-19 concerns. During the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors across the nation are reporting a sharp decline in patients coming to the hospital for heart attacks and strokes. These conditions don’t stop […]
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The Waterfront Community øf Hansville
The charming area of Hansville is located at the northern tip of Kitsap County on Puget Sound, about 16 miles north of Poulsbo and 10 miles north of Kingston. This unincorporated waterfront community currently has a population of about 3,800 people. Some of the first residents of Hansville were the people who tended the Point […]