There are new servers in town — at least on one very special day. Ever dreamt of giving an order to a cop and not getting a ticket? Well, for that one day only, guests at a local restaurant can do just that — all for a great cause. Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office personnel, together […]
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A Sneak Peek at Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra’s New Season
The appearance of fall usually brings to me both the feeling of nostalgia as well as great expectation. During the summer, I have the pleasure of traveling and making music with musicians I don’t normally see during the season. In summers past, I’ve conducted pops concerts on the great outdoor stage of the Britt Classical […]
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Blueberries — Power Berries
I love blueberries! Each year, I look forward to the first time I get to slide those little globes between my teeth and pop the purple ambrosia over my tongue. Luckily our cafe’s main farmer, Paul Gregory, has a blueberry CSA, so we get them fresh every year. Kitsap has a u-pick farm on Bainbridge […]
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Annual “Art in the Woods” Studio Tour Showcases Local Artists
“Art In The Woods” is a unique, self-guided art studio tour throughout the North Kitsap area, Nov. 6-8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. What makes “Art In The Woods” unique? Visitors are invited into the actual studios to see and purchase current work, observe demonstrations of the processes and visit with talented professional […]
Posted inFeatured, Garden
Community Education Opportunities
Salmon Steward Learn about salmon and their habitat, life cycle and species in the Puget Sound. Trainees who work two hours at salmon events get a new Kitsap Salmon Field Guide and are eligible to have the class fee refunded. Choose from a single-day session or a series of Wednesday evening sessions. Salmon Viewing Events […]
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Flying Pumpkins Featured at Union PumpkinFest
The annual “PumpkinFest,” a month-long fall harvest celebration, is back in Union this month. Visitors come from far and wide to join in the activities, with a featured event designed specifically to celebrate the pumpkin — the Annual Catapult Contest — on Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 3 p.m. The coming together of families, […]
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Two Autumn Recipes You’ll Love to Bake
As the seasons shift from summer to fall, you can begin looking forward to warm flavors and fresh inspiration. Below are two recipes from the Wilton Test Kitchen, which created new takes on favorite comfort foods inspired by the 2015 Baking and Decorating Trend. Middle Eastern and North African flavors have become increasingly popular ingredients […]
Posted inBehind The Wheel
2015 Mitsubishi Outland Sport
Model Tested: 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2.4 GT AWC Engine: 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas, 168 horsepower, 167 lb-ft torque Transmission: CVT automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 23/City—26/Highway—24/Combined Base Price: $24,995 As Tested: $30,495 Performance: 2.4L engine is a big improvement over 2.0L version Efficient CVT transmission ECO mode We exceeded EPA highway estimate with 30.2 mpg […]
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2016 BMW 640i
Model Tested: 2016 BMW 640i xDrive Coupe M Sport Engine: 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder gas, 315 horsepower, 330 lb-ft torque Transmission: 8-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive EPA Ratings: 20/City—29/Highway—23/Combined Base Price: $79,600 As Tested: $85,595 Performance: Very strong performance factor Definitely a driver’s car A perfect long distance touring coupe Inline six cylinder has lots of power […]