Before we dive into how we can enjoy everything that Kitsap’s ports have to offer, let’s take a quick step back and ask — what are ports? At a high level, ports are traditionally places where vessels dock and passengers and cargo are … read more

Iron & Elegance was the theme of this highly successful KBA event hosted at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The event included a reception, silent auction and a sumptuous dinner. A delightful dessert dash offered culinary delights. “Raise the paddle” donated generously … read more

As the first warm days of summer unfold across West Sound, a certain shade of pink begins to fill our glasses. Rosé season has arrived. This beloved wine, with its refreshing crispness and versatile pairing potential, is the quintessential sip for sun-soaked afternoons … read more

Military Appreciation Day (MAD) is an annual interactive event. This year’s event was hosted at the Kitsap County Pavilion, celebrating the community’s strong support for our local military members, including active duty, National Guard reservists, retirees and their families. County Commissioners Christine Rolfes … read more

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup gears up to bring six matches to Seattle’s Lumen Field, the excitement is reverberating far beyond the city limits. For Kitsap County, this global event presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity — one that Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters … read more

KEDA’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Economic Forecast Luncheon at the Clearwater Casino Resort brought together 280 business and community leaders for insights on Kitsap’s economic future. Dell Gines, PhD, chief innovation officer at the International Economic Development Council, delivered a keynote on entrepreneurship-led … read more

Shirley Sakatani is a Kitsap artist who paints flowers based on her inspiration from Washington state’s flora. She lived in Southern California, and seeing the plants and foliage of this area was a new experience for her when she moved here in 1996. … read more

For the three initial founders of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Karen Luke Fildes (then Karen Pew), Mary Manning and Stuart Hake, the idea was a giant dream, a “who knows if this will work” dream. Yet, that dream is nearly 27 years old … read more

Art, artists and accolades flowed through the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton for the 18th Annual CVG Juried Art Show. After an awards ceremony at the Roxy Theatre, the crowd moved to the gallery’s public opening reception, where several hundred art-lovers and artists … read more