Element Plunge tub from Valley Acrylic
Design|Build

2024 Bathroom Trends That May Not Have Crossed Your Radar

There is a lot to think about when designing and selecting materials for a bathroom project. As with any project, the first step is to define your needs, overall objectives and budget. Most homeowners need better bathroom storage and more counter space, but … read more

Rockin’ Around Kitsap

Rockin’ Around Kitsap

If you are a record fan, you may fall into one of two common categories: those who use vinyl to decorate because they like the aesthetic and those who swear by the sound quality. Whatever the reason you love records, you’ll find plenty … read more

Community Scene PAWS
Community Scene

PAWS Annual Gala

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap hosted its annual fundraising gala in May. Emceed by former KING 5 anchorman and journalist Mark Wright, this year’s “May the Fur Be With You” event included a silent and live auction, games, heartwarming stories, drink, … read more

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road trip prep

How to Prepare Your Vehicle and Secure Your Home for a Summer Road Trip

As peak summer travel season approaches, the cost and stress associated with road trips are top concerns for many travelers. With 43% of households planning road trips as their top travel plan this year, proper preparation of both your vehicle and home is … read more

2024 Toyota RAV4 Woodland
Behind the Wheel

2024 Toyota RAV4 — A Compact SUV for All Pacific Northwest Roads

Model tested: 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road Engine: 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Transmission: 8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive Horsepower: 203 Torque: 184 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 25/city, 32/highway, 28/combined MPG Base price: $38,095 As tested: $41,725 Overview: The 2024 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road is the most all-terrain-capable … read more

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power meter

Why You Need to Audit Your Power Bill

Nobody likes getting their electric bill — especially when their energy costs are higher than expected. Worst of all is when individual households can’t pinpoint exactly how they spent so much energy when there’s no immediately obvious underlying cause. The fact is that … read more

(Photograph courtesy Erik Skaar)
Cover Feature

A Legacy Project

Childhood experiences transform into a multigenerational family retreat

For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, … read more

Magnolia Preschool

Four Seasons of Fun and Discovery

At the outdoors Magnolia Forest Preschool, any weather...

Every day is a good day to be a child at a park, and today is no exception. At the group camping site of Kitsap Memorial State Park, several small children are seated in thoughtful conversation beneath the trees. Close by, a little … read more

Celebration of Philanthropy
Community Scene

Celebration of Philanthropy

The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. … read more

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