The dove is a universal symbol of peace. Though few doves are naturally white, rock pigeons are sometimes bred to have white coloration, thus mistakenly referred to as white doves. Members of the Columbidae family, pigeons and doves are close relatives that share … read more

Long Lake Garden Club, Port Orchard, celebrated 90 years in July at Adventure of Faith Church. Entertainment was Lesley Niemi and Courtney Turnley, soloists from Western Washington Center for the Arts, who sang a medley of songs. Edy Thornton led a Vintage Fashion … read more

New homeowners often discover that wood decks and fences require more maintenance than expected. Without a clear guide, it’s easy to make mistakes. Caleb Roth, the founder and CEO of Restorative Industries — the parent company of a vertically integrated ecosystem of wood … read more

Snack time just got a bit sweeter. These wraps are so simple to make that even kids can enjoy putting them together. For more snack recipes, visit culinary.net. Caramel Apple Wraps Recipe adapted from Milk Means More. Ingredients: 3 large apples, any kind … read more

There is a small bit of paradise in Indianola. The garden of Dalreen and Alan Quyn is planted abundantly with flowering plants from one border of the property to the other. Not a square inch of bare ground can be seen from February … read more

Drenching is an emerging trend gaining popularity in interior design. It’s the practice of saturating a space with a singular, dominant color or material, be it wood, stone or tile, which can create a pleasingly harmonious space. A singular-color palette reduces visual contrast, … read more

The Kitsap County Medical Society’s event featured a Honky Tonk Nashville theme. The gala served up Southern grub family style, offered moonshine tastings, brought in great country bands enticing everyone to line dance. The event raised funds to benefit KCMS’ AED Cardiovascular Heart … read more

Economists have long looked for signals in unexpected places. During tough times, Leonard Lauder popularized the lipstick index — the idea that small luxuries rise when bigger purchases are out of reach. Here’s a new kind of measure: “the Going Rate.” How we … read more

Delight the chocolate lovers in your family with this easy recipe for a Southern classic like Mississippi Mud Cake. Find more sweet recipes at Culinary.net. Mississippi Mud Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate cake mix (15 1/4 ounces) 1 1/4 cups water 1/3 cup canola … read more