West Sound Magazine presents the annual Best of West Sound results for 2025! Entries have been submitted from Bainbridge Island all the way to Gig Harbor. On this page we’ve listed the businesses and places you love the most. Enjoy! Best Restaurant Two-way tie Crabtree Kitchen + Bar 19225 8th Avenue NE, Suite 200, Poulsbo […]
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2024 KBA Annual Awards
The annual Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) awards celebrate the achievements of members who have gone above and beyond in their craft, their community and their contributions to the industry. The KBA was privileged to have so many talented and passionate individuals and companies nominated. The winners in seven categories were as follows:
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Leadership Kitsap Celebrates 20 Under 40 Awards
Leadership Kitsap hosted the 20 Under 40 Awards Program at the Kitsap Conference Center in January, recognizing 20 exceptional business and civic leaders under the age of 40 who are making a great impact in business, philanthropy and their communities. Carli Meurs, executive director, welcomed guests. Keynote speaker was Alex Sowby-Kidder, operations director at North […]
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KBA Installation Brunch
The Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) Annual Installation celebrated the achievements of the past year and welcomed the incoming leadership for 2025. The event took place at Gold Mountain Country Club and featured a special brunch gathering. During the ceremony, members and guests honored outgoing board members, installed the 2025 Board of Directors and celebrated the […]
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Suquamish Tribe Donates $10,000 to Backpacks for Kids Food Program
At a ceremony with Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu, leaders from the Suquamish Tribe presented Tish VanRavenhorst, founder of the Backpacks for Kids Food Program, with a $10,000 check that will allow the program to deliver more than 1,800 backpacks filled with food to students in the South Kitsap School District. The Backpacks for Kids […]
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Treasure Hunter Dinner and Live Auction
Hundreds of community members came out to celebrate and support youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound’s annual Treasure Hunters Dinner & Auction in October. Hosted at Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, the event raised over $175,000 in support of youth from the Bremerton, North Mason and South Kitsap Boys & Girls […]
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Local Building and Remodeling Professionals Win State Awards
Several local individuals were the recent recipients of the Washington State 2024 Excellence in Remodeling Awards. This prestigious event, which took place in June, celebrated the best in remodeling craftsmanship, innovation and design across the state of Washington. The local winners, members of the Kitsap Building Association (KBA), are: The Excellence in Remodeling Awards highlight […]
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Kitsap County Inaugural Civics Bee
The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce made history in April by hosting the inaugural Kitsap County Civics Bee, a competition aimed at engaging local youth in civic education. Thirteen bright minds from middle schools across the county took the stage to showcase their knowledge of government and community issues. Participants faced two rounds of rigorous […]
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Kitsap Building Association Named Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year
The Kitsap Building Association (KBA) was recognized as the Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year. This accolade demonstrates the KBA’s commitment to advancing the interests of realtors and addressing critical housing issues in the region. Led by the dynamic Executive Officer Randall King and Government Affairs Director Ian Harkins, the KBA has emerged as a […]
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