As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is essential. Mercury Insurance offers important tips to ensure your vehicle is road-ready […]
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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.
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Why You Need to Audit Your Power Bill
Nobody likes getting their electric bill — especially when their energy costs are higher than expected. Worst of all is when individual households can’t pinpoint exactly how they spent so much energy when there’s no immediately obvious underlying cause. The fact is that sometimes energy costs go up because of factors that have nothing to […]
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A Legacy Project
For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, multigenerational, waterfront property along Hood Canal, completed with the help of BC […]
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Four Seasons of Fun and Discovery
Every day is a good day to be a child at a park, and today is no exception. At the group camping site of Kitsap Memorial State Park, several small children are seated in thoughtful conversation beneath the trees. Close by, a little girl and her friends have collected fir cones and are busily preparing […]
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Celebration of Philanthropy
The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. A cocktail reception was followed by dinner and a program. Presentation of […]
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On-Trend Fashion with a Flair
An exciting fashion show and luncheon were held at Alderbrook Golf and Yacht Club on June 8th, 2024. Fashions by both the golf shop and Cameo Boutique were highlighted by local residents. The event was presented by Pam Hanson and Linda Francisco. Raffle baskets and gift certificates were donated by the Activities Committee and Cameo […]
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Fruit-Infused Fourth of July Recipe — Apple and Berry Cream Cheese Tarts
As patriotic parties roll on throughout the day and fireworks light up the night, Fourth of July fun calls for favorite snacks that complement the excitement. Whether you’re a pyro or prefer to leave the fiery entertainment to the experts, one thing you can take charge of is the dessert table. Summer is a perfect […]
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A Garden Dressed for a Party
In the Suquamish garden of Cherry and Terry Jarvis, landscaper Teri Cole has taken garden design to a new level. Several levels, in fact. Cole’s canvas is a lovely piece of high-bank waterfront that makes its way down — one broad step at a time — from the street to the beach. Along the way, […]
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Long Way Home
Port Orchard Rotary hosted its 51st annual Crab Feed and Auction at Harborside Conference Center. The fundraiser benefited Kitsap One Veteran’s Alliance, serving all active duty, veterans and their families. Sponsors were: BJC Group, platinum; Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, premier; Kitsap Bank, major; Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard and multiple business sponsors, dessert dash. Volunteers […]