People & Places

West Sound has an incredible number of talented artists, interesting people, fascinating places and popular destinations. We love to share their stories with our readers. These articles are only a sample of what we have in WestSound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version to see all of what we have to offer!

KBA Auction 2024
Community Scene

Yacht Rockin’ Bids & Beats

Attendees were welcomed to the 2024 Kitsap Building Association’s annual auction and dinner hosted at Kitsap Golf & Country Club. The exciting evening began with a silent auction, followed by dinner, a live auction then a “desert dash.” Guests dressed appropriate to the … read more

hearing

Hearing Loss and Brain Health

For years, individuals viewed hearing loss as a minor inconvenience or didn’t think about it at all. We now know through advances in medical scientific research that this perception is far from the truth. In study after study around the world, the evidence … read more

Owner Alfonso Ramos (center) with son Alfonso "Tati" Ramos and wife Ana Michel Ramos
The Chef's Favorites

Chef Alfonso Ramos

Chef and owner Alfonso Ramos’ Carbon Mexican Steakhouse has four locations throughout Kitsap. They serve up delicious and authentic Mexican food in substantial portions. The atmosphere is festive and the staff helpful and professional. The steakhouses also specialize in margaritas featuring Mexican fruits … read more

Joel Baxter, owner B&B Auto Repair
Spotlight

Joel Baxter — B&B Auto Repair

Supporting young people and Kitsap County has been Joel Baxter’s mode of operation since he got on a school advisory board in 1983. Baxter is a director at the Greater Kitsap Chamber of Commerce. He has focused on education, in addition to training … read more

All together now at Grespania Ceramica's Castello, Spain showroom
Design|Build

Passport to Creativity Tour 2024

With Tile of Spain and Cevisama 2024 Valencia

When learning a foreign language, a common recommendation is to immerse yourself in the country and the culture of that language. The same can be said for a product. If you really want to understand a product, you need to understand its origin, … read more

Community Scene - KEDA
Community Scene

2024 KEDA Annual Meeting

KEDA’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Economic Forecast had an incredible turnout, with 250 attendees gathered at the beautiful Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. KEDA (Kitsap Economic Development Alliance), a 40-year-old public-private, nonprofit organization devoted to increasing the economic vitality of Kitsap County, hosted a … read more

Semiahmoo

Destination Semiahmoo

An activity-packed gem on the Canadian border

Imagine you were tasked with locating and building a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest. Would you seek a location on the expansive Salish Sea or on a peaceful bay? Would you seek a location that has dramatic mountain sunrises or one that … read more

2023 summer reception

Kitsap Community Foundation

The Kitsap Community Foundation’s mission is to be “a catalyst for the greater good.” Founded in 1993 by local community leaders, the foundation partners with donors and others to invest in local nonprofits “to foster a more vibrant community for the benefit of … read more

Community Scene Military Appreciation
Community Scene

Military Appreciation Day

The 2024 Military Appreciation Day event was a big hit with the community in March. The Kitsap County Fairground Pavilion was filled with families as the Greater Kitsap Chamber welcomed more than 1,400 people to celebrate the military community and to learn about … read more

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