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Chef Derrick Fricke, Sogno di Vino
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Chef Derrick Fricke

Sogno di Vino, “Dream of Wine” in Italian, is a traditional Italian stalwart in Poulsbo that is now being led by a fresh, young team in General Manager Ali Turner and Chef Derrick Fricke. The adventurous Chef Fricke has tightened up the menu … read more

Supporting Art with Art

Supporting Art with Art

This past June, superstar artist Amy Burnett and Gallery Q4 in Bremerton came alongside the local Roxy Bremerton to support the foundation and the way it nurtures culture in Kitsap County. Burnett sponsored a pop-up art show, Escaping Isolation, in Bremerton to fundraise … read more

Community Scene - Great Peninsula Conservancy
Community Scene

2024 Conservation Celebration

Great Peninsula Conservancy’s 2024 Conservation Celebration was a night dedicated to honoring achievements in environmental stewardship and community engagement at the scenic Kiana Lodge. The event commenced with a welcome from Suquamish Tribal Chairman Leonard Forsman, emphasizing the importance of protecting the region’s … read more

Autumn Charms

Autumn Charms for Those Dark Days Ahead

Fall officially begins on Sept. 22, weaving its way toward winter’s arrival in December. In West Sound, September often provides lots of delightful days to spend out among the plants in our gardens. October is often quite lovely, too, but as we move … read more

Community Scene - Greater Kitsap Meeting
Community Scene

Greater Kitsap Chamber Annual Meeting

The Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitor Center recently celebrated two years as a merged organization at its annual meeting in June. More than 130 members, community and elected officials attended. New and returning board members were sworn in by Kitsap County Commissioner Katie … read more

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ferry to seattle

Plan a Road Trip for Your Out-of-Town Guests with This Itinerary

The Kitsap Peninsula offers a retreat for those seeking a memorable vacation or a casual, low-key getaway. When family and friends from out of town visit, you can make the most of their time by touring around the area, enjoying popular activities and … read more

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veteran stand down

2024 Fall Stand Down for Veterans Event

The Kitsap Area Veterans Alliance and Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board are hosting the 2024 Fall Stand Down for Veterans Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28. The event will offer a wide range of activities and resources for … read more

A female Brewer’s blackbird walks by a rocky coastline showing her true colors.

This Blackbird Is a Beauty, Not a Black Sheep

Like people, birds are sometimes unappreciated and misunderstood. While every species has its place in the ecosystem, some are bigger stars than others. Beach lovers would gladly trade a flock of “seagulls” for hummingbirds. Yet gulls, not hummingbirds, scavenge smelly carcasses from the … read more

Community Scene - Ride the Tide
Community Scene

Ride the Tide

Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Kitsap Peninsula National Water Trails designation with the “Ride the Tide” event, Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes joined over 100 paddlers on a scenic journey from Dyes Inlet at the Silverdale waterfront to Port Orchard Waterfront Park … read more

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