Perhaps the most defining feature of the Kitsap Peninsula is the 371 glorious miles of shoreline that skirt its small towns and dense evergreen forests. In the thousands of years that humans have been settling and exploring the peninsula, water travel has been … read more

Rockin’ Ruby’s Records, a new home for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers, officially opened its doors at 488 1/2 Winslow Way E on Bainbridge Island. The new store joins the Poulsbo original location in providing a welcoming, multigenerational space for all to explore … read more

WestSound 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 … read more

Nestled in the Coppertop Business Park on Bainbridge Island, the Coppertop Triangle is a hidden gem for adult beverage enthusiasts. This unique destination brings together three exceptional producers — Bainbridge Organic Distillers, Bainbridge Brewing and Fletcher Bay Winery — each offering a distinct … 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 … read more

The Kitsap Tourism Coalition, under its brand “Love Kitsap,” is raising the bar for tourism in Kitsap County. With the launch of the county’s first-ever Digital Countywide Exploration Guide, Interactive Maps and curated itineraries, the coalition is demonstrating a commitment to enhancing how … read more

WestSound Magazine presents our annual “Gift Guide for Gardeners,” which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island. This presents a cornucopia of options for your gardening friend or family member, whether it be an article of clothing … read more

Planning a trip to or around Kitsap County? Love Kitsap recently launched interactive maps to help visitors and local alike to find things to do around the area. This collection of maps are designed to cut through the clutter and help explore the … read more

Bainbridge Island will bring together authors, readers and book lovers in October for a two-day event, Bainbridge Book Festival. This inaugural festival — inspired by renowned book festivals nationwide, including those in Portland, Chicago and Savannah — promises to be a vibrant celebration … read more