Although Bremerton is not a major shopping destination on the peninsula, it makes up for it with other unique attractions. The large number of performing arts organizations and venues that call Bremerton home, the mix of public art and galleries, and the highest concentration in Kitsap County of museums (almost half-dozen downtown alone) inarguably make […]
Rodika Tollefson
An award-winning writer who lives on the Key Peninsula with her husband and three sons. She is a contributing editor and blog manager for WSHG, and also writes for several local publications and produces videos. Her work has been published in regional and national publications; she also writes for companies and organizations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she received the Outstanding Journalism Graduate of the Year award; she is also a graduate from the University of Washington’s Master of Communications in Digital Media program. (See WSH&G Contributed Videos)
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Gig Harbor’s Cider Swig Is Counting on Hard Cider’s Resurgence
Discriminating drinkers, get your taste buds ready and head to Gig Harbor on Sept. 27 for Cider Swig — a new event that will feature about a dozen hard cider producers from our region, bringing a total of more than 50 types of cider for festivalgoers to sample. A fundraiser for the Greater Gig Harbor […]
Posted inFeatured, People & Places
From Old Schoolhouse to Community Center
At just a little over 5 square miles, Fox Island is the second-most populated island on the Greater Kitsap Peninsula and ninth in the state. What many consider as a suburb of Gig Harbor is more than a bedroom community, however. Several local nonprofits and year-round community events give islanders opportunities to get involved in […]
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A Forever Home on the Beach
When Cara and Patrick Ryan bought their 0.3-acre waterfront property in Southworth in 2000, they fell in love with the relaxing atmosphere. Living in Seattle and using the home as a weekend cabin, the couple knew that eventually they’d want to retire there. “It’s peaceful here; we love it,” Patrick Ryan says. “One hour of […]
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Remodel Recreates Dream Kitchen
When Irv and Sally Sauer built their dream house in McCormick Woods 20 years ago, it was perfect for their lifestyle. The couple designed the 3,400-square-foot house so well, in the two decades since then they hadn’t done any remodeling except for a few small things like replacing the carpet and the fireplace mantels. The […]
Posted inBlog, Gardeners Corner
Rain Gardens Add Beauty and Function to Your Yard
Controlling storm-water runoff is a necessity for your home and your yard, but it’s sometimes relegated to that dreaded list of outdoor chores. But what if adding an efficient runoff system meant the addition of a beautiful garden at the same time? That’s exactly what rain gardens are. They’re designed to store and filter rain […]
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7 Seas Brewing Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Music, Food and Brews
Gig Harbor’s 7 Seas Brewing has been a destination since its opening five years ago. The tap room is a busy place any time of the year — but this Saturday, 7 Seas will give fans a real party between noon and 8 p.m. (21 and over only). To celebrate its anniversary, the brewery is […]
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Port Gamble celebrates Independence Day with Americana
There will be plenty of fireworks in Port Gamble for Independence Day, but why stop there? On July 4-6, the picturesque town will host Old Mill Days Americana, a festival that will include a lumberjack show, chainsaw carving competitions, music, ice sculptures, food and craft vendors — the list goes on. The buzz of chainsaws […]
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New Bainbridge Store Fuses Asian Influence with Northwest Décor
The Pacific Northwest and Asia don’t seem to have a lot in common when it comes to décor, but a new Bainbridge shop proves that the two styles can live in harmony. Plum, which opened in May at 124 Winslow Way East, infuses the clean lines inspired by Asian style into the earthy décor of […]