Community dog festival and fundraiser at Skansie Park in Gig Harbor celebrated 20 years of doing doggone good. Attendees enjoyed vendors, contents, games, food trucks, scavenger hunt, music, prizes and more. Harbor Hounds is a Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday and Midday … read more

Don’t let turkey and ham have all the fun this holiday season. After all, you know your guests are likely to have plates piled high with all their favorite festive side dishes. These hearty solutions are inspired by the harvest season, offering comforting … read more

Model tested: 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser 4WD Wagon Hybrid Engine: 2.4-liter turbocharged I-4, plus two electric motors Transmission: 8-speed automatic, full-time four-wheel drive Horsepower: 326 Torque: 465 lb.-ft. EPA ratings (mpg): 22/city, 25/highway, 23/combined Base price: $61,950 As tested: $71,534 Overview: Toyota Land … read more

“The time to take pie is when pie is passed.” It was a favorite saying of Mike Day’s grandmother, who liked to remind her family that opportunities are meant to be seized. Her matriarchal philosophy recognized the folly of waiting around for second … read more

Megan Cooper uses her Poulsbo jewelry store, Blue Heron Jewelry Co., to bring the best to her clients and her staff. Cooper says that she loves “everything about jewelry.” Her passion for it began when she was still in high school. “I went … read more

An evening of connection and community was at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion for members of the Kitsap Community Foundation — as a token of appreciation for promoting the greater good in our community. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages were served. … read more

Imagine peering out your window and spotting an array of colorful birds nesting and bathing in your yard. Not only do birds provide natural insect control, but they also bring joy and melody to your space. Observing them can turn into a fun … read more

With football season in full swing, it’s time to break out game day favorites that get the crowd on their feet. This Bison Barbecue Meatloaf may not be a traditional tailgate item, but it’s a perfect way to bring the family together for … read more

The Godines Guzman and Montes family began with a bakery in Mexico and is continuing with a bakery in Poulsbo. Cake Studio: Mexican Bakery (Cake Studio Panaderia Mexicana) in Poulsbo is owned and operated by Luis Montes; his wife, Liliana Godines Guzman; and … read more