People & Places
Continues Passion for Trades Through Third Generation
Having a personal touch is often appreciated with businesses, and the best place to find caring and personable professionals is usually inside small, family-based businesses such as Kimco Plumbing in Poulsbo. Jessica Young, a co-owner of Kimco Plumbing along with her husband and … read more
Community Scene
Martha & Mary’s “Generations 2025” luncheon, a benefit event, took place at Sons of Norway Lodge in Poulsbo. A full house attended a delightful luncheon with a theme of “Bridging Generations, Enriching Lives … Together.” A silent auction was held and a circle … read more
Contemporary Thrifting with Amy
Very trendy these days to buy used items online, but don’t call that “thrifting.” Thrifting is the actual walking into a thrift shop or rummage sale, looking for a small cooking pot, but then jumping up and down discovering three midcentury canisters like … read more
Community Scene
At Olalla Bay Market & Landing, the I Love Olalla Group presented a new historical exhibit titled Beautiful Downtown Olalla and stories showcasing the history of the property — from its early days as a general store and post office to its current … read more
Leaders In Our Community
Philosopher, Conservationist, Community Builder
I have lived in Kitsap County for 30 years, and I believe Jon Rose might be one of the smartest and most interesting people I have ever met. A large man with a big voice, he has an IQ off the charts, lives … read more
Community Scene
Fashion’s First Look by Cameo Boutique and Alderbrook Golf Shop started with a delightful lunch buffet. The fashion show was moderated by Pam Hanson and Linda Coats Francisco. First-act models were Gerry Gassel, Paulette Paris and Grant Cation. Acts II and III models … read more
The Kitsap Building Association & the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® recently hosted a legislative bus tour that brought together elected officials from the state, county, and local levels to visit construction sites across Kitsap County. The goal of the tour was to … read more
Love Kitsap
Exploring the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails
Perhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have been settling and exploring the peninsula, water travel has been … read more
The Chef's Favorites
Alderbrook Resort & Spa, located on Hood Canal in rural Union — just 45 minutes from Bremerton — is an ideal getaway from Kitsap. In addition to its stunning location, the food, curated by Executive Chef Tim Ormonde, is worth the trip alone. … read more