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Featured Articles from the West Sound. These are the highlighted articles from WestSound Magazine.

(Photograph courtesy Port of Bremerton)

Developing Kitsap’s Economic Engine

The Innovation and Expansion of the Port of...

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 … read more

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(Photo by Cemrecan Yurtman via Unsplash)

Drop-in Gift Wrapping and ‘Home Alone’ at Kitsap Regional Library

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

2025 Jeep Gladiator
Behind the Wheel

2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon — Maximum Smiles Per Mile on Any Road

Model tested: 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X 4×4 Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 260 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $51,100 As tested: $68,470 Overview: The 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X is a unique, multipurpose … read more

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Gig Harbor’s Roads Turn Merry and Bright in This Wintertime Tradition

Come Dec. 20, evening traffic in Gig Harbor might look a little different. From 5-7 p.m., the town is hosting its annual Lighted Car Parade, during which drivers cruise through the city in their vehicles adorned with festive holiday lights. The event is … read more

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Denise Harris

2 Ways BIMA is Celebrating the Holidays

‘Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales’ The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, “Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales,” is now on display and will remain on view through Feb. 1. The exhibition is showing off Harris’ miniature model train winter wonderland … read more

Shawn Larson of Wild Society
Unsung Hero

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 … read more

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xmas wreath

Wreath-Making 101 at The Sip

‘Tis the season for holiday crafts. The Sip in Poulsbo is hosting two more Holiday Wreath Workshops for those interested in creating festive foliage décor. Stop by The Sip, a self-serve taproom, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 6-8 p.m. on … read more

Jingle Bell Tinnitus

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 … read more

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fish and chips

Ivar’s Seafood Bar Coming to Gig Harbor Early Next Year

Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder and fish and chips: Ivar’s is opening a Seafood Bar in the Uptown Gig Harbor complex, with an anticipated February 2026 launch, Gig Harbor Now reported this week. The Seattle-based chain signed … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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