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

The 2026 5K Fun Run for MS, organized by A2 Physical Therapy, is set for March 28 at Tacoma’s Titlow Trails. All ages are welcome to walk or run the 5K or a shorter 1 K at the fifth annual event. Proceeds benefit … read more

Model Tested: 2025 Toyota GR Corolla 5-Door Premium Plus Engine: 1.6-Liter Turbocharged 3-Cylinder Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic, All-Wheel Drive Horsepower: 300 Torque: 295-Lb.-Ft. EPA Ratings: 19/City, 27/Highway, 22/Combined Base Price: $47,515 As Tested: $50,024 Overview The 2025 Toyota GR Corolla is small and relatively … read more

As many know, pollinators are crucial to healthy local ecosystems and on Jan. 24 and Feb. 19, the City of Poulsbo is hosting classes at its Recreation Center on how to transform one’s backyard into a pollinator haven. Kathryn Owen, an ambassador for … read more

Brrr, ready to kick off the new year with a cold plunge? The YMCA Camp Seymour is hosting its Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Day to refreshingly kickstart 2026. Participants can safely take the plunge in the cool waters of the Puget … read more

Jim Rothlin’s first day on the job as CEO of the Port of Bremerton — nearly a dozen years ago — was quite a memorable one. When he stepped into his office that morning, having barely sipped his first cup of coffee, Rothlin … read more

Come Dec. 20, evening traffic in Gig Harbor might look a little different. From 5-7 p.m., the town is hosting its annual Lighted Car Parade, during which drivers cruise through the city in their vehicles adorned with festive holiday lights. The event is … read more

You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn’t like. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s just the beginning of a much longer conversation about someone who has spent her entire life researching a broad swath of … read more