Jill Betts and her husband, Michael, have created a profusely planted, abundant garden on their 2.5-acre property off the Seabeck Highway. In April 2020 (at the beginning of the gardening season), she began a five-year labor of love and perhaps “obsession.” Michael Betts, … read more

I have lived in Kitsap County for 30 years, and I believe Jon Rose might be one of the smartest and most interesting people I have ever met. A large man with a big voice, he has an IQ off the charts, lives … read more

Fashion’s First Look by Cameo Boutique and Alderbrook Golf Shop started with a delightful lunch buffet. The fashion show was moderated by Pam Hanson and Linda Coats Francisco. First-act models were Gerry Gassel, Paulette Paris and Grant Cation. Acts II and III models … read more

The Kitsap Building Association & the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® recently hosted a legislative bus tour that brought together elected officials from the state, county, and local levels to visit construction sites across Kitsap County. The goal of the tour was to … read more

Get ready for a captivating weekend of true crime. West Sound Crime, in collaboration with the Admiral Theatre, Liberty Bay Books, Bainbridge Performing Arts and the Harbor History Museum, presents its inaugural event series, August 1-3, 2025. The schedule includes: Friday, Aug. 1, … read more

Perhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have been settling and exploring the peninsula, water travel has been … read more

Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on Hood Canal in rural Union — just 45 minutes from Bremerton — is an ideal getaway from Kitsap. In addition to its stunning location, the food, curated by Executive Chef Tim Ormonde, is worth the trip alone. … read more

Rockin’ Ruby’s Records, a new home for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, officially opened its doors at 488 1/2 Winslow Way E on Bainbridge Island. The new store joins the Poulsbo original location in providing a welcoming, multigenerational space for all to explore … read more

The 2nd Annual Kitsap Women’s Summit took place in March at the Kitsap Conference Center, bringing together community leaders, change-makers and emerging voices. Organized by the Greater Kitsap Chamber and the Leadership Kitsap Foundation, the event aimed to foster leadership, strengthen community and … read more