Dana Pieze, owner of Dana’s Heating & Cooling Inc. in Bremerton, first spied his wife, Donna, riding a motorcycle in the early 1970s. “You didn’t see too many gals riding bikes back then,” recalls Pieze, with a bit of a chuckle. “I thought … read more

Whether it’s your child’s first day of kindergarten or the start of middle school, back-to-school season can bring a range of feelings — from worry to excitement — for the entire family. This year may be more emotional as many families spent the … read more

Editor’s note: This post is brought to you by the experts at Angi, who specialize in connecting consumers with vetted pros, verified reviews and fair pricing for home projects and services. A well-kept lawn is one of the marks of successful homeownership; however, … read more

Downtown Port Orchard is another beautiful waterfront community in Kitsap County. With a population of 14,000, it’s the county seat for Kitsap. William Renton and Daniel Howard first settled Port Orchard in 1854 and set up a sawmill as the first business in … read more

Waking up, no matter how late, can be such a drag. You’re moving slow and on chili mornings, cuddled up warm under the blankets. However, your stomach is growling, which means eventually you are going to have to arise. When you do stumble … read more

Sam Spiva is as charismatic as it gets and not only does he juggle a company that’s constantly mixing things up and making its way into our local markets and specialty shops, but the requests for his products are also putting this local … read more

Tired of those fuzzy video conference call backgrounds and working indoors? Maybe it’s time to move your office outside to your backyard. “I have an outdoor office and enjoy working outside every day with my dog, Mutt Mulligan, nearby,” said Kris Kiser, president … read more

This is a summer like no other, with life slowly returning to normal after a year and a half of lockdowns and restrictions. If you’re feeling conflicted about stepping back into the “business as usual” rat race, you’re not alone. The stress and … read more

It all began as an inconspicuous announcement appearing in the Jan. 8, 1948, Bainbridge Island Review article with the headline “Adults Invited to Arts, Crafts Formation Meeting.” “Persons interested in forming an Island arts and crafts organization for adults have been extended an … read more