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Pour, Play and Gather

If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]

Posted inFood & Entertainment

Pour, Play and Gather

If you’ve wandered down Poulsbo’s historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means to go out in the West Sound. Opened in May 2025 by […]

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Gig Harbor Wine Co. — Where Place, History and Wine Meet on the Peninsula

Nestled just off the harbor, Gig Harbor Wine Co. is more than a winery — it’s a celebration of community, creativity and history, all poured into a glass. Founded by Ben and Robin Egeland, the winery draws inspiration from the landscapes and people of Gig Harbor, weaving the region’s stories into every label and event. […]

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KBA Peninsula Home & Remodel Expo

Whether it’s that remodel project or beautifying yard spaces — this was where homeowners’ dreams became reality. The KBA annual event offered hundreds of exhibitors showcasing a variety of products to help people find what they need to spruce up their homes inside and out. There were lots of fun activities to entertain the whole […]

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Kimco Plumbing

Having a personal touch is often appreciated with businesses, and the best place to find caring and personable professionals is usually inside small, family-based businesses such as Kimco Plumbing in Poulsbo. Jessica Young, a co-owner of Kimco Plumbing along with her husband and mother, says, “We really like to build … a team that respects […]

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Lynn Braun

A native of North Bend, Lynn Braun always had a fascination with horses. But it wasn’t until decades later, after she discovered Horse Harbor Foundation — a horse rescue sanctuary and riding facility in Poulsbo — that her lifelong interest blossomed into an ongoing passion that led to becoming lead volunteer for that organization. Following […]

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Horse Harbor Foundation

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 many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, […]

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