For Christie and Tom Jones, building their dream home was more than a construction project — it was the start of a legacy they hope to pass down to family for generations to come. Today, the Joneses are proud homeowners of a three-cottage, multigenerational, waterfront property along Hood Canal, completed with the help of BC […]
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Celebration of Philanthropy
The Kitsap Community Foundation presented its 31st annual event that brings the community together to celebrate the spirit of generosity that makes Kitsap a place we are all proud to call home. The event was hosted at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort. A cocktail reception was followed by dinner and a program. Presentation of […]
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Long Way Home
Port Orchard Rotary hosted its 51st annual Crab Feed and Auction at Harborside Conference Center. The fundraiser benefited Kitsap One Veteran’s Alliance, serving all active duty, veterans and their families. Sponsors were: BJC Group, platinum; Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, premier; Kitsap Bank, major; Gilchrist Chevrolet of Port Orchard and multiple business sponsors, dessert dash. Volunteers […]
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Creating a Low-Maintenance Garden: Tips and Tricks
Gardening is a fun hobby that has plenty of health benefits. If you’ve been thinking about converting a barren backyard into a stunning landscape of greens, these six tricks will help you build a garden that requires minimal time and effort to care for. 1. Know the Type of Soil How do you keep your […]
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Kitsap History Museum
Washington state is gifted with almost 45,000 registered and legit non-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 so. For many residents, the nonprofit world can seem like a confusing, amorphous bag […]
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For the Love of Dogs
From Gig Harbor to Kingston, the residents of our area love their dogs. All you have to do is take a walk along one of the lovely sidewalks along the water or trails in the woods. Within seconds, you’ll discover that dogs — with their wagging tails, sniffing right to left and left to right […]
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Gig Harbor Garden Tour Marks 25 Years of Supporting Literacy
For a quarter of a century, the Gig Harbor Garden Tour has inspired master gardeners as well as the weekend weed puller with stunning ideas for their own gardens while fostering literacy efforts in the Gig Harbor community. The 2024 event marks the 25-year anniversary of this endeavor. “We began with this idea to increase […]
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WestSound’s Dee Coppola Featured on BKAT’s ‘Engaging Kitsap’
Colleen Miko, host the “Engaging Kitsap” program produced by Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television (BKAT), recently interviewed Dee Coppola, founding editorial director of WestSound magazine and owner of Wet Apple Media. Dee highlighted how the magazine got started and why it has been successful for 19 years. “We’ve become such a part of the community,” she said. […]
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Chef Alfonso Ramos
Chef and owner Alfonso Ramos’ Carbon Mexican Steakhouse has four locations throughout Kitsap. They serve up delicious and authentic Mexican food in substantial portions. The atmosphere is festive and the staff helpful and professional. The steakhouses also specialize in margaritas featuring Mexican fruits like guava, prickly pear, mango and many more. Tell us how you […]