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Outdoor Succulent Gardening: Easy-Care and Sunshine-Loving Plants

Bring low-maintenance beauty to your outdoor space with a succulent garden. Succulents are water-wise plants that thrive in sunlight, making them perfect for creating a stunning and easy-to-care-for outdoor oasis. Bonus! Depending on your region and growing zone, you can bring many succulents … read more

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Bainbridge Organic Distillers Takes Multiple Wins at World Spirits Competition

Bainbridge Organic Distillers, a Bainbridge Island craft distillery committed to organic excellence, has clinched an array of awards at the prestigious 2024 San Francisco World Spirits Competition (SFWSC). Amidst stiff competition, Bainbridge Organic Distillers secured top honors for its exceptional lineup of organic … read more

Gardens of Karol and Don Stevens
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The Delightful Gardens of Karol and Don Stevens

Karol and Don Stevens have a magical and delightful garden in Keyport. These lifelong community volunteers and supporters of all things Keyport bought their first small, cozy home near the Keyport Mercantile in August 1975. After their fifth attempt at placing earnest money … read more

A Virginia rail makes a rare appearance in the open as it searches for its next meal.

Searching for These Secretive Birds is off the Rails

There is no shortage of variety in the world of birds. There are remarkable differences between a heron and a hummingbird or a swan and a swallow. Also, there are places where humans would never dwell, but birds consider appealing. Freshwater marsh habitat … read more

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2024 KEDA Annual Meeting

KEDA’s 2024 Annual Meeting and Economic Forecast had an incredible turnout, with 250 attendees gathered at the beautiful Suquamish Clearwater Casino Resort. KEDA (Kitsap Economic Development Alliance), a 40-year-old public-private, nonprofit organization devoted to increasing the economic vitality of Kitsap County, hosted a … read more

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Permission to Start Dreaming Foundation

Supporting Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responders

Washington state is a flood with almost 45,000 registered and legit not-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. … read more

Olalla American Music Festival

Let the Music Move You at Music Festivals this Summer

In case you haven’t already snagged tickets to Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Coachella or Montreux this year, there’s still time to find that special venue that will not only add to your quality of life but may in some cases change it forever. Music festivals … read more

Semiahmoo

Destination Semiahmoo

An activity-packed gem on the Canadian border

Imagine you were tasked with locating and building a destination resort in the Pacific Northwest. Would you seek a location on the expansive Salish Sea or on a peaceful bay? Would you seek a location that has dramatic mountain sunrises or one that … read more

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Alana Mignano, Armathia Bolles, Ashley Dunlap

Eleven Winery to Change Ownership

The future owners of Eleven Winery will be a trio of current employees: Alana Mignano, general manager; Ashley Dunlap, tasting room and events manager; and Armathia Bolles, winemaker. “We have formed a partnership that gives them full operational authority, effective immediately,” said founder … read more

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