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

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Horse Harbor Foundation
Nonprofit Spotlight

Horse Harbor Foundation

Kitsap & Jefferson County Nonprofits — With the...

Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do … read more

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slow cooker street tacos
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Street Tacos from the Slow Cooker

If your idea of street tacos includes standing over a hot skillet, wipe that sweat off your brow and give these Savory Street Tacos a try. They put the slow cooker and oven to work for you, providing that delicious street taco taste … read more

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Baby and Toddler Safety Checklist

As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, understanding all the risks can be difficult. These everyday safety tips can help you navigate everything from car seat … read more

2025 Ford Explorer
Behind the Wheel

2025 Ford Explorer — A Tried-and-True Family SUV

Model tested: 2025 Ford Explorer Platinum RWD Engine: 2.4-liter Ecoboost I-4 Transmission: 10-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 310 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 20-mpg/city, 29/highway, 24/combined Base price: $51,655 As tested: $53,250 Overview: The 2025 Ford Explorer is a tried-and-true, three-row SUV that’s … read more

Shirley Sakatani

Touching People Through Art

Shirley Sakatani is a Kitsap artist who paints flowers based on her inspiration from Washington state’s flora. She lived in Southern California, and seeing the plants and foliage of this area was a new experience for her when she moved here in 1996. … read more

Northwest Home Coach team (left to right): Krista Ostrander, Tara Cady, Beverly Schubert and owner Lisa VanDoorne (Photo courtesy Lisa Hystek Photography)

Organizing with Help from Pros

Northwest Home Coach Helps Take the Overwhelm Out...

Whether it’s a closet bursting with clothing and shoes, a linen closet stuffed with blankets and pillows, kitchen drawers and cabinets filled with more gadgets and dishes than we need, or inherited items added to our already filled homes and garages, most people … read more

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A shade garden with hostas, Solomon seal and coleus grown in pots. (Photo courtesy of MelindaMyers.com)

Creating and Caring for Shade Gardens

Those shady spots in the landscape can make it challenging to grow a beautiful garden. Fortunately, there are more plants than you may think that will thrive in low light. Monitor the amount of sunlight the area receives throughout the day, season and … read more

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Pothos

Best Indoor Plants for Purifying the Air

House plants are a great way to bring the outdoors into the comfort and warmth of your home through all seasons. In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, this beautiful range of plants often comes with a number of benefits to our physical and … read more

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Blueberry Lemon Bundt Cake
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Creative Easter Cakes

Sweet, delicious treats make Easter celebrations magical, putting the final touch on brunch, lunch or dinner gatherings. Whether your crowd enjoys the sweet-tart combination of fruit-infused cakes, mini bundts with personalized decorations or rich, creamy cheesecake, the dessert table is sure to be … read more

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