Fashion’s First Look by Cameo Boutique and Alderbrook Golf Shop started with a delightful lunch buffet. The fashion show was moderated by Pam Hanson and Linda Coats Francisco. First-act models were Gerry Gassel, Paulette Paris and Grant Cation. Acts II and III models were Kim Pokela, Jen Rutledge, Glenda Stone, Paulette Paris and Pam Hanson. […]
People & Places
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Kitsap Building Association Legislative Bus Tour
The Kitsap Building Association & the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® recently hosted a legislative bus tour that brought together elected officials from the state, county, and local levels to visit construction sites across Kitsap County. The goal of the tour was to provide policymakers with a firsthand look at the challenges and opportunities facing […]
A Paddler’s Paradise
Perhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have been settling and exploring the peninsula, water travel has been the dominant mode of transportation. Although the reliance on transportation has shifted […]
Chef Tim Ormonde
Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on Hood Canal in rural Union — just 45 minutes from Bremerton — is an ideal getaway from Kitsap. In addition to its stunning location, the food, curated by Executive Chef Tim Ormonde, is worth the trip alone. The onsite “Restaurant at Alderbrook” delivers fine dining in a casual setting, […]
Rockin’ on Bainbridge
Rockin’ Ruby’s Records, a new home for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, officially opened its doors at 488 1/2 Winslow Way E on Bainbridge Island. The new store joins the Poulsbo original location in providing a welcoming, multigenerational space for all to explore the world of music through an extensive selection of new and used […]
Kitsap Women’s Summit
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Women’s Summit took place in March at the Kitsap Conference Center, bringing together community leaders, change-makers and emerging voices. Organized by the Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Leadership Kitsap Foundation, the event aimed to foster leadership, strengthen community and uplift women across the region through inspiring speakers, engaging discussions and meaningful […]
Mathis Guild Luncheon
“Bringing the Aloha Spirit to You” was the theme of the 2025 Mathis Guild event. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center, providing funds to purchase St. Michael’s first water birth tub. Centerpieces were sponsored by Westbay Auto Parts; dessert auction sponsored by Chad and Julie Melton. Flower market sponsored by 1st Federal Bank.
WillaBella Farm
Roots run so deep at WillaBella Farm in Gig Harbor that they go all the way back to 1912. The unassuming farmhouse, with its fir lumber flooring and arched doorways, still stands. As does the guest house, which was first a woodworking shop. From the grape vines to the heirloom orchard of apple, pear, cherry […]
Armed Forces Day Parade
The Greater Kitsap Chamber hosted the 78th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in downtown Bremerton, presented by Kitsap Credit Union. The streets of Bremerton were lined with locals and visitors alike who came to enjoy this annual event honoring our local military community. The parade featured nearly 150 entries this year, with 15 high school […]

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