Jan Walker’s writing studio reflects the eclectic body of her work — literary magazines, professional journal short stories, articles and educational curriculum, as well as the occasional penning of a newspaper editorial about prison reform. Her equally eclectic life could fill a book. And it does — she’s also the author of 12 fiction and […]
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 West Sound Magazine each issue — subscribe to the print version to see all of what we have to offer!
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Refreshing Interiors with Theresa Stirling Studios
The Content Scout recently caught up with Theresa Stirling, who offers interior consulting for homes and workplaces. Having grown up in the Kitsap area, and after a long-layered career in the biotech corporate and medical world, she is now incredibly fulfilled and following her dream. To talk about what she is bringing to interiors in […]
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Anna Brones — a Local Creator and Influencer
Among the many hidden treasures in the West Sound area is the large number of artists, artisans and writers scattered within the local towns, villages and backcountry communities. Anna Brones is one of those most talented artists and writers, quietly working in her waterside studio and influencing her audience in areas of lifestyle, mindfulness and […]
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The Growing Community of Sequim
If you cross the Hood Canal bridge and drive 40 minutes west on Highway 101, you will drive into Sequim, a small but growing city with a population of 7,280 people. Sequim was first established in the 1890s as a timber, fishing and farming community. It was incorporated in 1913 and the railroad through town […]
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High Energy Drives the Success of Bainbridge Island’s PacWesty
Hang out with Greg Dronkert for any length of time and you just might feel like you’re chatting with the Energizer Bunny — that is if the the bunny could only talk. The bunny, of course, is the mascot of Energizer batteries, and can be seen in TV commercials banging on a drum and hopping […]
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Help Desk Cavalry
Sometimes a freak accident or an unexpected turn of events can change the path of someone’s life and career. That’s more or less what happened to Steve Treanor, president and CEO of Help Desk Cavalry in Bremerton, when he was in the Army back in the mid-1990s. Treanor was a scout in several cavalry units […]
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Recharge with a Day or Few Away
With Valentine’s Day falling on a Sunday, a weekend away is the perfect recipe for a romantic getaway. Or connect with your gal pals with a fun Galantine’s Day away celebration. A few of these options have spa services and are close to many outdoor activities to soak in all that West Sound has to […]
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A Jewel Tucked Away From View
This is not an “Amy’s One Painting,” nor is this even a painting. It’s a public art feature by Augusta Asberry. Have you seen it? Of course you haven’t. It’s public art that the public does not see, for it’s located in the heart of downtown Bremerton just outside the back door of the Norm […]
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CVG Show Marks 15th Year
Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton will host its annual CVG Show from Jan. 22 to Feb. 25. Now in its 15th year from this is one of the most prestigious juried art shows in the state and invites artists from all over Washington to submit their works. Last year’s CVG Show was very successful despite […]