The 2nd Annual Kitsap Women’s Summit took place in March at the Kitsap Conference Center, bringing together community leaders, change-makers and emerging voices. Organized by the Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Leadership Kitsap Foundation, the event aimed to foster leadership, strengthen community and … read more

As the market cools off, homeowners are more interested than ever in finding ways to make sure their properties resell for as much as possible. However, choosing between the many potential renovations makes moving forward with your home improvement and listing for sale … read more

When it comes to their four-generation family beachfront on the shore of Port Gamble Bay, father and son owners Jim Nelson and Pete Mueting-Nelson are looking to the future while honoring fond memories of the past. A new house, designed by Jim Nelson … read more

Henri Matisse. If one has ever visited the Matisse Chapel in Vence, France, the first, perhaps most important element that overcomes a visitor is the light. Prisms embrace morning yellows and blues and become rainbows across the altar and flooring, resulting in a … read more

It has been a while since I have given you an update on what I have to offer on the farm at the moment and in the coming months. The sweet peas are now blooming beautifully and this year, I have grown more … read more

“Bringing the Aloha Spirit to You” was the theme of the 2025 Mathis Guild event. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center, providing funds to purchase St. Michael’s first water birth tub. Centerpieces were sponsored by Westbay Auto Parts; dessert auction sponsored … read more

Take it slow this summer with a shareable dessert perfect for lazy days in the sun: Easy Lemon Blueberry Bars. Their tarty goodness is enhanced by sweet white chocolate chips, giving them a bit of flavor for everyone. Find more summer desserts at … read more

Roots run so deep at WillaBella Farm in Gig Harbor that they go all the way back to 1912. The unassuming farmhouse, with its fir lumber flooring and arched doorways, still stands. As does the guest house, which was first a woodworking shop. … read more

There’s something magical about a picnic in the Pacific Northwest — blanket unfurled on soft grass or tucked between driftwood logs, warm sunlight shining on your plate and a bottle of chilled wine in hand. Whether you’re headed to a quiet park, a … read more