People & Places
Community Scene
PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap hosted its annual fundraising gala in May. Emceed by former KING 5 anchorman and journalist Mark Wright, this year’s “May the Fur Be With You” event included a silent and live auction, games, heartwarming stories, drink, … read more
At the outdoors Magnolia Forest Preschool, any weather...
Every day is a good day to be a child at a park, and today is no exception. At the group camping site of Kitsap Memorial State Park, several small children are seated in thoughtful conversation beneath the trees. Close by, a little … read more
Community Scene
The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. … read more
Community Scene
Port Orchard Rotary hosted its 51st annual Crab Feed and Auction at Harborside Conference Center. The fundraiser benefited Kitsap One Veteran’s Alliance, serving all active duty, veterans and their families. Sponsors were: BJC Group, platinum; Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, premier; Kitsap Bank, major; … read more
From Gig Harbor to Kingston, the residents of our area love their dogs. All you have to do is take a walk along one of the lovely sidewalks along the water or trails in the woods. Within seconds, you’ll discover that dogs — … read more
Community Scene
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
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
The Chef's Favorites
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
Spotlight
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