The state is close to launching a new incentive program for commercial fleet operators to transition trucks and other vehicles to models powered by electric or hydrogen, the Washington State Standard recently reported. This spring, the Washington Zero-Emission Incentive Program, also known as … read more

The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices, the Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported late Tuesday for the 27 Washington counties in its service area. Both Pierce and Thurston … read more

The Gig Harbor Downtown Waterfront Alliance has named Clare Dunis as its new executive director, Gig Harbor Now recently reported. Dunis, who starts in the role on Jan. 9, succeeds Carrianne Ekberg, who led the organization for nearly three years. An Australian who … read more

Say goodbye to 2025 and hello to 2026 at the Roxy in Bremerton, which is hosting its New Year’s celebrations from 7 p.m.-12 a.m. on Dec. 31. Starting the night will be a 7-9 p.m. kickoff with DJ Joe Frank at Quincy Square. … read more

Learn the art of “yes, and” at the next session of adult improv classes at Poulsbo’s Jewel Box Theatre coming Feb. 15. Hosted through March 22, the classes are reserved for those ages 18 and up and will run each Sunday 5-7 p.m. … read more

Brrr, ready to kick off the new year with a cold plunge? The YMCA Camp Seymour is hosting its Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day to refreshingly kickstart 2026. Participants can safely take the plunge in the cool waters of the Puget … read more

After a long search, the Vashon Food Bank is relocating from its Sunrise Ridge digs to a property owned by the Vashon United Methodist Church on Vashon Highway Southwest. According to the food bank’s webpage, its current location at Sunrise Ridge, which it … read more

Seattle’s Spruce Hill Winery has announced the opening of a new Gig Harbor tasting room sometime in mid-January. Owned by winemakers Mark and Jo Bader, the space, which will be located at 5229 Olympic Dr., Unit B, and will host tastings Friday through … read more

To celebrate the holiday spirit, the Kitsap Regional Library’s Manchester location is screening the Christmas classic “Home Alone” from 2-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. Participants inspired by the scrappy creativity shown in the movie are encouraged to build their own “booby traps” with … read more