Alex Carris has seen it all as an active handler with the organization.
People & Places
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Explore Theler Wetlands
These wetlands are well-suited for walkers, birders, and nature enthusiasts of all ages.
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Meet Mädchen Stone
As with many community and school-based organizations, it’s the volunteers whose passion ensures a memorable, lasting, and creative experience for the students. For Peninsula Hands on Art, that unsung hero is Gig Harbor resident Mädchen Stone.
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Raise the Paws
With loads of dog parks, trails, and pet-friendly places to visit, the Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to explore. Whether you want to take your doggo on an epic outdoor adventure or just cozy up with a snack on a patio, here are some great spots for you and your furry friend to […]
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Collective Visions Gallery Juried Art Show Celebrates 19 Years
It can be difficult for artists to get a foot in a gallery door. Bremerton’s Collective Visions Gallery fosters accessibility by creating a space specifically for — and run by — local artists. Featuring work from more than 25 Puget Sound artists, the Collective Visions Gallery has been part of the Bremerton community for more […]
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David Nihill Bringing the Laughs to Vashon Island
Award-winning Irish comedian and writer David Nihill is making a stop at the Vashon Center for the Arts for one night only as part of his “Taking Tangents” tour. The Feb. 5 performance starts at 7:30 p.m., where avid traveler Nihill will discuss his adventures, cultural observations, and general confusions that come with the territory […]
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Thrifting for the Holidays
Holiday thrifting. This research subject began in early July, when the HUB thrift store offered a temporary Christmas special, bringing out a long clothes rack with lower display shelving. It was loaded for all to explore and purchase the small holiday items. Cousin Susan tried on a hooded sweater with reindeer antlers. I ended up […]
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Developing Kitsap’s Economic Engine
Jim Rothlin’s first day on the job as CEO of the Port of Bremerton — nearly a dozen years ago — was quite a memorable one. When he stepped into his office that morning, having barely sipped his first cup of coffee, Rothlin quickly learned that SAFE Boats, the biggest tenant at the port’s Olympic […]
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Shawn Larson
You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn’t like. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s just the beginning of a much longer conversation about someone who has spent her entire life researching a broad swath of living things, both on land and sea. Her curiosity and passion have […]