People & Places
Community Scene
Long Lake Garden Club, Port Orchard, celebrated 90 years in July at Adventure of Faith Church. Entertainment was Lesley Niemi and Courtney Turnley, soloists from Western Washington Center for the Arts, who sang a medley of songs. Edy Thornton led a Vintage Fashion … read more
Community Scene
The Kitsap County Medical Society’s event featured a Honky Tonk Nashville theme. The gala served up Southern grub family style, offered moonshine tastings, brought in great country bands enticing everyone to line dance. The event raised funds to benefit KCMS’ AED Cardiovascular Heart … read more
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Most people know that Washington became formally recognized as a state in 1889 and members of the Puyallup, Skokomish and Suquamish tribes had thriving communities in and around the Kitsap Peninsula for thousands of years prior to immigrant settlement. Yet, how many people … read more
A Sanctuary for Stillness and Healing
On Big Valley Road in Poulsbo, there’s a beautiful, blue farmhouse that sits on nearly 100 acres of land. Driving there in itself is a treat for the senses, but the property evokes an instant feeling of ahhh. Behind the farmhouse is a … read more
Mixed-media artists incorporate a variety of items in their pieces, though most focus on paint, textiles and occasionally other natural materials. But Port Orchard resident Dawnell Vaughn-Bundrant not only uses paint and trinkets such as earrings, tiny gears and photographs, but has found … read more
Community Scene
Kitsap Community Foundation hosted its annual Kitsap Celebration of Philanthropy in June at Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort, gathering 300 community members to honor 32 years of giving throughout Kitsap County. The event spotlighted five outstanding honorees: McCloud’s Grill House — Business Making … read more
Leaders In Our Community
Born in Bremerton 63 years ago, Wes Larson traveled and lived around the world, was educated in some of the finest universities and obtained a law degree. While at the University of Washington, he received a degree in German language and was a … read more
Community Scene
Quincy Square is Bremerton’s newest public “heart” — a once-silent block on Fourth Street has been re-imagined into a lively, music-infused gathering place honoring hometown legend Quincy Jones. We are particularly excited for the interactive musical art installations throughout, giving visitors the opportunity … read more
Community Scene
For 83 years, Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre has been one of the Northwest’s premier entertainment venues. The event included a champagne greeting, a lavish wine dinner, a preview of the new season and an opportunity to secure sponsorship and season tickets. … read more