A young Gig Harbor couple with three growing kids feels “blessed” to call the 2025 Northwest Idea House home. Built by Zetterberg Custom Homes, the stunning five-bedroom house is reminiscent of a mountain-vacation getaway — except it is theirs to share with family … read more
Pantone picks an annual color of the year (this year, it’s the elegant Cloud Dancer) that’s used by interior designers, Pantone picks an annual color of the year (this year, it’s the the fashion industry, and beyond. Sherwin-Williams and Benjamin Moore also forecast … read more
Come Dec. 20, evening traffic in Gig Harbor might look a little different. From 5-7 p.m., the town is hosting its annual Lighted Car Parade, during which drivers cruise through the city in their vehicles adorned with festive holiday lights. The event is … read more
‘Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales’ The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, “Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales,” is now on display and will remain on view through Feb. 1. The exhibition is showing off Harris’ miniature model train winter wonderland … read more
‘Tis the season for holiday crafts. The Sip in Poulsbo is hosting two more Holiday Wreath Workshops for those interested in creating festive foliage décor. Stop by The Sip, a self-serve taproom, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 6-8 p.m. on … read more
The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art recently announced that it is joining the national art initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026. Handwork is a year-long, nationwide effort that’s celebrating 250 years of handmade crafts that define America and its history, a release from BIMA said. … read more
Raymond and Rosemary Nye have created a unique garden in a potentially problematic location. The property, located in the southwestern area of Bainbridge Island, features numerous springs that create boggy, marshy conditions, making it difficult, at best, for traditional gardening. Additionally, heavy rains … read more
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted with over 30,000 registered nonprofit 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. With federal … read more
He just sold the most challenging piece he’s ever created, and the awards are stacking up for Gig Harbor scratchboard artist Steve Hammond. He is currently contracted with the Barlow Gallery in Tacoma, where Hammond recently sold a portrait of a Native American … read more
