Every mutt, no matter the pedigree, has its own personality. A tiny dog can have a huge presence, self-confidence and the need for mental stimulation despite its small size. A large one may spend the happiest moments napping in a quiet spot in the sunshine. Another may never relax, always on the lookout for a […]
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Posted inAt Home
Late-Spring Vegetables and Mushrooms
As the days lengthen and get warmer, lighter meals are on the horizon. Quiche is a versatile dish that can be served for any meal of the day, hot from the oven or at room temperature. Fresh leeks are available most months of spring and are so adaptable, they can be combined with many other […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Bremerton’s Art Deco Buildings a Nod to a Different Era
At first glance, it’s their exterior colors that make them distinct: the cobalt blue of Bremerton’s Pacific Planetarium, Admiral Theatre’s color scheme of empire gold and rockwood red, and pale yellows of the city’s downtown library. Then it’s their lines — curves, sculptured reliefs and geometric forms. If you are lucky enough to go inside, […]
Posted inAround West Sound
Copland’s Opera, Relevant to Today’s World, Ends BSO Season
A common but lamentable occurrence in classical music is the disappearance or mishandling of certain composers and works. For example, Johann Sebastian Bach’s music was not in circulation at his death in 1750, and his local legacy was headed toward obscurity. It was Felix Mendelssohn in 1829 who brought Bach back to listener’s ears when […]
Posted inGarden
Bainbridge In Bloom — Masterful Musicians and Inspiring Landscapes
The Bainbridge In Bloom Garden Tour, a perennial favorite of Northwest home and garden enthusiasts, returns for its 29th year June 3-4 on Bainbridge Island. Presented by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, Bainbridge In Bloom draws visitors from around the region and the country. Five beautiful private gardens will welcome you during this popular self-guided tour, […]
Posted inCommunity News
Law Enforcement Agencies to Carry Special Olympics Torch across West Sound June 1
Seventeen years ago, the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office, together with other local law enforcement agencies, formed Kitsap Officers Supporting Special Olympics. Today, under the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Campaign organization, local law enforcement officers, executive staffs and others have arranged their schedules to join in support of Special Olympics Washington. On Thursday, June 1, […]
Posted inPeople & Places
Eleven Winery — ‘Built to do Good’
“A treasure in a bottle” is a common phrase used by a wine club member to describe the wines that are produced by Eleven Winery, a treasure in itself found on Bainbridge Island. Eleven wines are the product of a rare combination of science, heart, hard work and a driving desire to do good. Matt […]
Posted inAt Home
How to Prepare Your New, Downsized Space
Now that you’ve decided you want to downsize into a smaller home and have put some thought into how to purge the things you don’t need, you need to think about how your new, downsized space will look. Preparing for this new space is a lot of fun, and there can be many options. Perhaps […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
Kitsap Among Counties with Highest Melanoma Incidence Rates
Washington ranks among the top 10 states for the highest rates of newly diagnosed cancerous melanoma of the skin, according to Washington State Department of Health. Data from the Washington State Cancer Registry (WSCR) shows that the rates have been increasing by about 2 percent each year since 2000. During 2010-2014 combined, Kitsap was among […]