Echoes Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2022, run by Samay Jain; his brother, Manas Jain; and their wives. Samay Jain explains that when he moved here, they checked out the area and ended up at a place called Sound Brewery. “At Sound, my wife and I really loved the beer and the vibe,” he […]
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Winners of the Helen Norris Annual Open Show
She was one of my best friends. You know, the ones with whom you can talk forever and solve the world’s problems. Helen Norris was one of the Sidney Art Gallery and Museum’s first instigators back in the ’70s. Her dedication was fun and serious at the same time. After her passing in the mid-’90s, […]
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Bridging the Gap
Bremerton Foodline’s first-ever Bridging the Gap Breakfast was a tremendous success, raising over $75,000 with donations still rolling in. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while learning about Bremerton Foodline’s impact on our community. The funds raised will help provide thousands of meals to families in need.
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The Kitsap Regional Library Foundation
Washington State is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, amorphous bag […]
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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF — Small and Mighty (Fun, That Is)
Model tested: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6MT Engine: 2-liter I-4 DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 181 Torque: 154 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $37,010 As tested: $38,925 Overview: The 2024 Mazda MX-5 (commonly known as the Miata) RF is a classic example of “if it ain’t […]
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Chef Derrick Fricke
Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu and brings a creative new outlook to the kitchen. The restaurant boasts […]
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Supporting Art with Art
This past June, superstar artist Amy Burnett and Gallery Q4 in Bremerton came alongside the local Roxy Bremerton to support the foundation and the way it nurtures culture in Kitsap County. Burnett sponsored a pop-up art show, Escaping Isolation, in Bremerton to fundraise for Roxy Bremerton on June 14 and 15. Michael Goodnow, of Bremerton’s […]
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2024 Conservation Celebration
Great Peninsula Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Celebration was a night dedicated to honoring achievements in environmental stewardship and community engagement at the scenic Kiana Lodge. The event commenced with a welcome from Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, emphasizing the importance of protecting the region’s natural landscapes. This sentiment resonated throughout the evening, underscored by Executive Director […]
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Recipe for Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake
If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed to impress at a fall gathering or served after weeknight dinner. Find […]