Award-winning Irish comedian and writer David Nihill is making a stop at the Vashon Center for the Arts for one night only as part of his “Taking Tangents” tour. The Feb. 5 performance starts at 7:30 p.m., where avid traveler Nihill will discuss his adventures, cultural observations, and general confusions that come with the territory […]
People & Places
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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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Developing Kitsap’s Economic Engine
Jim Rothlin’s first day on the job as CEO of the Port of Bremerton — nearly a dozen years ago — was quite a memorable one. When he stepped into his office that morning, having barely sipped his first cup of coffee, Rothlin quickly learned that SAFE Boats, the biggest tenant at the port’s Olympic […]
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Shawn Larson
You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn’t like. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s just the beginning of a much longer conversation about someone who has spent her entire life researching a broad swath of living things, both on land and sea. Her curiosity and passion have […]
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Get Those Jingle Bells Out of Your Head
Your tinnitus can be treated. And you can live a life with less ringing. One of the most common questions and complaints I get from patients is: “What can I do about the ringing in my ears?” Perhaps you’re experiencing a sensation of ringing in your ears or head. Maybe you, too, heard that there […]
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Gifts for Gardeners
WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]
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Sweets For the Sweetest Time of The Year
All along the Kitsap Peninsula, it seems the Sugarplum Fairy has sprinkled a little magic sugar dust to bring smiles to kids and grown-ups alike. After all, who doesn’t like a little chocolate, bonbon or peppermint wrapped in a big bow this time of year? To find a special treat, explore the sweet shops of […]
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Chef John Hall
Chef John Hall’s Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall’s Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern “subtleties” in an intimate space. Chef Hall, where did it all start? I’m 43 now, and I’ve been cooking professionally since I […]
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Holiday Festivities on the Kitsap Peninsula
As the holiday season approaches, communities across the region are gearing up for a joyful array of events filled with twinkling lights, tree lightings, and seasonal celebrations. Immerse yourself in traditions that bring warmth and cheer to the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a roundup of upcoming holiday festivities to mark on your calendar: