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

A Sound's Echo
A Sound's Echo

New Poulsbo Brewery and Taproom Pays Tribute to Original Spot

Echoes Brewing Co. opened its doors in 2022, run by Samay Jain; his brother, Manas Jain; and their wives. Samay Jain explains that when he moved here, they checked out the area and ended up at a place called Sound Brewery. “At Sound, … read more

Helen Norris Annual Open Show

Winners of the Helen Norris Annual Open Show

She was one of my best friends. You know, the ones with whom you can talk forever and solve the world’s problems. Helen Norris was one of the Sidney Art Gallery and Museum’s first instigators back in the ’70s. Her dedication was fun … read more

Community Scene - Bremerton Foodline
Community Scene

Bridging the Gap

Bremerton Foodline’s first-ever Bridging the Gap Breakfast was a tremendous success, raising over $75,000 with donations still rolling in. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while learning about Bremerton Foodline’s impact on our community. The funds raised will help provide thousands of meals to … read more

Teen Video Board Game Meetup
Nonprofit Spotlight

The Kitsap Regional Library Foundation

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 so. For … read more

2024 Mazda MX5
Behind the Wheel

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF — Small and Mighty (Fun, That Is)

Model tested: 2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring 6MT Engine: 2-liter I-4 DOHC 4-cylinder Transmission: 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive Horsepower: 181 Torque: 154 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 26/city, 34/highway, 29/combined Base price: $37,010 As tested: $38,925 Overview: The 2024 Mazda MX-5 (commonly known … read more

Chef Derrick Fricke, Sogno di Vino
The Chef's Favorites

Chef Derrick Fricke

Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu … read more

Supporting Art with Art

Supporting Art with Art

This past June, superstar artist Amy Burnett and Gallery Q4 in Bremerton came alongside the local Roxy Bremerton to support the foundation and the way it nurtures culture in Kitsap County. Burnett sponsored a pop-up art show, Escaping Isolation, in Bremerton to fundraise … read more

Community Scene - Great Peninsula Conservancy
Community Scene

2024 Conservation Celebration

Great Peninsula Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Celebration was a night dedicated to honoring achievements in environmental stewardship and community engagement at the scenic Kiana Lodge. The event commenced with a welcome from Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, emphasizing the importance of protecting the region’s … read more

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pumpkin spice cake

Recipe for Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake

If your family’s taste buds have grown tired of apple-inspired fall desserts, simply look toward another quintessential autumn flavor: pumpkin. Quick and easy to prepare using a spice cake mix that provides all the flavor without the stress, this cake can be dressed … read more

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