Cyclists, check your calendars (and maybe your wool socks), because the Cascade Bicycle Club’s 54th annual Chilly Hilly Bike Ride is rolling out on Feb. 22. The day will kick off with a ferry ride across the Sound to Bainbridge Island, where a … read more

Gig Harbor’s in-the-works Chick-fil-A location might be coming a little later than expected: Gig Harbor Now reported last week that the fast-food chain has been granted more time by the city to get paperwork in for its tentative building plans. The location will … read more

Bremerton’s Kitsap County Fairgrounds are hosting on Feb. 27-28 The Found Market, a home decor-centered event touting vintage, repurposed, and gathered furniture; wares from local artisans; and more from a lineup of more than 70 curators. Presented by Josephine’s Mercantile and Valley Vintage … read more

Throughout Sam and Karen Brindley’s Indianola home and garden, acanthus leaves appear on lamps, andirons, mirrors, and various furniture. “Acanthus leaves are a theme in my décor,” Karen Brindley said. “So, when local craftsmen designed and built an outdoor pavilion and stone fireplace, … read more

South Kitsap resident and artist Teri Erasmus recently opened The Bisque, a new pottery studio on Bay Street in Port Orchard. “Our goal is to bring together those that have been looking for community and connection with others,” Erasmus recently told Kitsap Daily. … read more

With loads of dog parks, trails, and pet-friendly places to visit, the Kitsap Peninsula is an especially pet-friendly place to explore. Whether you want to take your doggo on an epic outdoor adventure or just cozy up with a snack on a patio, … read more

West Sound waterways host the most birds in winter. Thousands of geese, ducks, loons, and grebes spend the nonbreeding season here before returning to Arctic breeding grounds in spring. But one species is unique in that it doesn’t fall into any of the … read more

Peninsula Community Health Services late last month opened a new behavioral health intervention clinic in downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island. Founded in 1987, PCHS serves the Kitsap, Mason, and rural Pierce County areas. A team of 350 serves more than 40,000 patients. The … read more

It can be difficult for artists to get a foot in a gallery door. Bremerton’s Collective Visions Gallery fosters accessibility by creating a space specifically for — and run by — local artists. Featuring work from more than 25 Puget Sound artists, the … read more