People & Places
Most people cannot remember a time when doctors made house calls and prescriptions were delivered for a sick child or grandparent. It kinda goes back to the day when there was a thing called a “party line;” a child could pick up the … read more
Community Scene
Community dog festival and fundraiser at Skansie Park in Gig Harbor celebrated 20 years of doing doggone good. Attendees enjoyed vendors, contents, games, food trucks, scavenger hunt, music, prizes and more. Harbor Hounds is a Rotary Club of Gig Harbor Midday and Midday … read more
Megan Cooper uses her Poulsbo jewelry store, Blue Heron Jewelry Co., to bring the best to her clients and her staff. Cooper says that she loves “everything about jewelry.” Her passion for it began when she was still in high school. “I went … read more
Community Scene
An evening of connection and community was at the Hood Canal Vista Pavilion for members of the Kitsap Community Foundation — as a token of appreciation for promoting the greater good in our community. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages were served. … read more
Delightful Temptations
The Godines Guzman and Montes family began with a bakery in Mexico and is continuing with a bakery in Poulsbo. Cake Studio: Mexican Bakery (Cake Studio Panaderia Mexicana) in Poulsbo is owned and operated by Luis Montes; his wife, Liliana Godines Guzman; and … read more
She was one of my best friends. You know, the ones with whom you can talk forever and solve the world’s problems. Helen Norris was one of the Sidney Art Gallery and Museum’s first instigators back in the ’70s. Her dedication was fun … read more
Community Scene
Bremerton Foodline’s first-ever Bridging the Gap Breakfast was a tremendous success, raising over $75,000 with donations still rolling in. Attendees enjoyed a delicious meal while learning about Bremerton Foodline’s impact on our community. The funds raised will help provide thousands of meals to … read more
Nonprofit Spotlight
Washington State is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-for-profit organizations. Their missions are wide ranging, but all attempt to address a significant community need, often relying completely on donor funding and an active cadre of community volunteers to do so. For … read more
The Chef's Favorites
Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu … read more