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

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(Photo courtesy of Diane Urbani at Northwind Art)

Northwind Art in Port Townsend Showcases 2026 Artists

  Northwind Art in Port Townsend, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower meaningful connections through art, unveiled their full lineup of artists for its 2026 showcase. Featured artists include residents from Port Townsend, Port Angeles, Seqium, Kitsap, Snohomish, and King counties, … read more

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(Photo courtesy of Gig Harbor BoatShop)

Learning the Art of Boat Repair in Gig Harbor

In Washington, there are more than 250,000 boat owners, making the ability of repairing one a much sought-after skill. As part of an on-going series Gig Harbor, master boatbuilder Tom Regan is teaching those interested in learning the art of boat repair each … read more

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(Photo by HeadshotSEA, courtesy of Bainbridge Island Museum of Art)

Bainbridge Island Art Museum’s Soiree for Black History Month

Now in its fifth year, the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is hosting its annual Black History Month Soiree on Feb. 21 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Director of Events at the museum, Sade’ Monique James, expects this year’s gathering to be … read more

Mary E. Theler Wetlands Nature Preserve

Theler Wetlands

The Belfair-area nature preserve is an environment for...

Located at the south end of Belfair, the 139 acres of protected salt marsh estuary and wetlands are well-suited for walkers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages. More than 3 miles of maintained trails facilitate viewing and exploration on elevated wooden walkways … read more

Mädchen Stone
Scoop: Unsung Hero

Meet Mädchen Stone

Teaching Kids Creativity at Peninsula Hands on Art

For more than 20 years, volunteer-driven nonprofit Peninsula Hands on Art has been a creative powerhouse in the Gig Harbor community, providing elementary school students in the Peninsula School District an opportunity to produce an original piece of art with inspiration and instruction … read more

Cuscini di Neve
Home In the Kitchen

Cuscini di Neve (Pillows of Snow)

Spending time with your babies in the kitchen is life-giving. It’s messy and it can be frustrating, but it’s important to teach them how to cook with love. Let me start out by saying that I am not Italian; this recipe is inspired … read more

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chilly hilly 2026

What to Know About This Year’s Chilly Hilly Bike Ride

Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a … read more

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(Photo courtesy of Zoshua Colah via Unsplash)
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Chick-fil-A Granted Gig Harbor Location Extension

Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will … read more

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The Found Market (Photo courtesy of Julian Hochgesang via Unsplash)

The Old is Becoming New Again at The Found Market

Bremerton’s Kitsap County Fairgrounds are hosting on Feb. 27-28 The Found Market, a home decor-centered event touting vintage, repurposed, and gathered furniture; wares from local artisans; and more from a lineup of more than 70 curators. Presented by Josephine’s Mercantile and Valley Vintage … read more

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