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

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

2025 Mazda 3
Behind the Wheel

2025 Mazda 3 Hatchback — A Small Car That’s Big on Fun and Safety

Model tested: 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T Premium Plus Hatchback AWD Engine: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-5 Transmission: 6-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 227 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 23/city, 31/highway, 26/combined Base price: $36,950 As tested: $38,750 Overview: The 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T hatchback sedan … read more

The Sip
The Sip

Pour, Play and Gather

The Sip Brings a Fresh, Family-Friendly Energy to...

If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means … read more

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Santa Gig Harbor

Gig Harbor’s Holiday Village is Making a Comeback

Visit Gig Harbor and the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance have announced the return of the city’s holiday village. This year’s event will be held at Ancich Waterfront Park inside the Ancich Netshed. Community members and visitors alike are welcome to bring cameras to … read more

Bremerton City Nursery

Gifts for Gardeners

WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing … read more

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holiday village shuttle

Peninsula Transit Pilot Program Launches on Black Friday

Pierce County and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce have announced the launch of the Peninsula Transit Pilot Program, which will offer free transportation on weekdays and Saturdays between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor. To kick off the program and meet travel … read more

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Cocoa Bomb
Recipes

Fill Your Mug with Heritage’s Mocha Bomb Coffee Cocktail

Warm up with a decadent twist on your daily brew: The Mocha Bomb Coffee Cocktail by Heritage Distilling Co., which blends bold coffee with the brand’s signature Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whiskey for a cozy, indulgent sip. Read on for the recipe. 2 ounces … read more

Sweets for the Sweets 2025

Sweets For the Sweetest Time of The Year

All along the Kitsap Peninsula, it seems the Sugarplum Fairy has sprinkled a little magic sugar dust to bring smiles to kids and grown-ups alike. After all, who doesn’t like a little chocolate, bonbon or peppermint wrapped in a big bow this time … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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