‘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 Dec. 11 for a guided session on wreath making with a local […]
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Posted inPeople & Places
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 ringing in your ears or head. Maybe you, too, heard that there […]
Posted inAround West Sound
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 a lease in November for the former Lunchbox Laboratory space at 4901 […]
Posted inBehind 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 packs a lot of driving fun in a compact package. The Mazda […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Pour, Play and Gather
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 to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Pour, Play and Gather
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 to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]
Posted inAround West Sound
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 take photos at any of the six holiday-themed photo displays. The free […]
Posted inPeople & Places
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 for the outdoors, a tool, plants or one of the other many […]
Posted inCommunity News
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 needs during the holiday season, Peninsula Transit will partner with the Key […]