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

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

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Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

BIMA Joins Handwork Art Initiative

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art recently announced that it is joining the national art initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. Handwork is a year-long, nationwide effort that’s celebrating 250 years of handmade crafts that define America and its history, a release from BIMA said. … read more

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A female northern shoveler walks on a partially frozen pond.

Shovel up Some Fun with a Big-Billed Duck

Where there is water, there are ducks. From small ponds to big lakes, narrow streams to raging rivers and estuaries to open saltwater, ducks are present. There are dabbling ducks that feed close to shore and diving ducks that venture into deep water, … read more

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Christmas Boats

Make Plans to See the Gig Harbor Lighted Boat Parade

The Gig Harbor Yacht Club is hosting its Annual Lighted Boat Parade from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025. The event will feature boats, yachts, kayaks, and sailing vessels of all shapes and sizes decked out in twinkling, vibrant holiday lights. Boats will … read more

The Chefs Favorites - Chef John Hall
The Chef's Favorites

Chef John Hall

Chef John Hall’s Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall’s Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern “subtleties” in an intimate space. Chef Hall, where did it … read more

Christmas 2025
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Holiday Festivities on the Kitsap Peninsula

As the holiday season approaches, communities across the region are gearing up for a joyful array of events filled with twinkling lights, tree lightings, and seasonal celebrations. Immerse yourself in traditions that bring warmth and cheer to the Pacific Northwest. Here’s a roundup … read more

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Turkey Breast
Recipes

Simple Roasted Turkey & Mashers

If you have a sheet pan and an oven, you are steps away from having a hearty turkey dinner. I believe comfort food shouldn’t be stressful — just simple to make, with an easy cleanup, is the name of my game. Let’s make … read more

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Snowball Cookies
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Snowball Cookies

When it’s cold outside and snow blankets the ground, try heating up the oven and whipping up a batch of Snowball Cookies. These cookies are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, and with a hint of coconut added to the … read more

Garden of Raymond and Rosemary Nye

Art Meets Ecology in the Garden of Raymond and Rosemary Nye

Raymond and Rosemary Nye have created a unique garden in a potentially problematic location. The property, located in the southwestern area of Bainbridge Island, features numerous springs that create boggy, marshy conditions, making it difficult, at best, for traditional gardening. Additionally, heavy rains … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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