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Bremerton is Getting Taken Over by Pirates Next Month
“Pirates” are coming to Bremerton’s Quincy Square on Feb. 28 as part of the new Bremerton Pirate Festival. The festival’s organizer, Esther Chilcutt, a Kenmore resident with experience organizing events and conventions, created the event with the simple idea of bringing families and neighbors together. From there, the idea evolved into an event filled with […]
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Where to Watch Seahawks vs. Rams: Best Bars, Casinos & Party Food Ideas
Do you wanna watch the Seahawks take on (and crush) the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship on Jan 25, with a legion of other fans surrounded by giant screens? Or are you hosting a party or attending one, and want some ideas on what to eat between screams? Here are some tips. Hit […]
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A Traditional Nordic Feast in Poulsbo
At Poulsbo Sons of Norway’s annual dinner on Jan. 31, lutefisk, a dried whitefish that traditionally hails from Scandinavia, is what’s on the table. For the less adventurous, meatballs, boiled potatoes, carrots, ice cream, and more are available. Adults eat for $35 and those ages 10 and younger eat for $15.
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Anthony’s to Purchase Tides Tavern
In a recent announcement that has set Gig Harbor abuzz, the Kirkland seafood restaurant Anthony’s Restaurants has purchased Tides Tavern. Tides Tavern, which is owned by Dylan Stanley and was founded by his father, Peter Stanley, will be selling the 53-year-old waterfront restaurant. Purchased back in 1973, the Tavern became a spot for locals and […]
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Couple of Scoops to Soon (Soft) Serve Gig Harbor
A new ice cream and candy shop is making its way to Gig Harbor’s Olympic Village — just in time for spring and summer. Reported back in January by Gig Harbor Now, Couple of Scoops plans to open on May 1 and will be located in the space out of which GameStop used to operate. […]
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Vashon Food Bank Continues New Location’s Construction
After a long search, the Vashon Food Bank is relocating from its Sunrise Ridge digs to a property owned by the Vashon United Methodist Church on Vashon Highway Southwest. According to the food bank’s webpage, its current location at Sunrise Ridge, which it has operated out of for more than 40 years, is in disrepair […]
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Ivar’s Seafood Bar Coming to Gig Harbor Early Next Year
Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder and fish and chips: Ivar’s is opening a Seafood Bar in the Uptown Gig Harbor complex, with an anticipated February 2026 launch, Gig Harbor Now reported this week. The Seattle-based chain signed a lease in November for the former Lunchbox Laboratory space at 4901 […]
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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 […]