FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle in 2026, and Bremerton is an official “Fan Zone.” Bremerton is one of nine locations across the state that the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26 Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) has partnered with to host fan zones, … read more

Originally from Texas, Kristyn Long moved to the Pacific Northwest as an infant. Her love for the area evolved during her childhood growing up in University Place. But it was after years of building a successful career, marriage and family that her pathway … read more

One of Fabiola Greenawalt’s favorite quotes is from fellow Nicaraguan civil rights activists and Nobel Prize Laureate Rigoberta Menchú Tum. It says: “Peace cannot exist without justice, justice cannot exist without fairness, fairness cannot exist without development, development cannot exist without democracy, democracy … read more

In a beautiful combination of businesses and community, the 2024 Business Awards Gala was held at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino ballroom in November and honored dozens of Kitsap businesses for their work in and around our region. With nearly 300 attendees, the Greater … read more

For three decades, Sam Rader has been transforming 5 acres of woodland in Poulsbo. By combining the concepts of an arboretum, focusing on trees and a botanic garden and emphasizing education and display, he has created a type of gold mine. A wide … read more

Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state is gifted 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 … read more

When temperatures creep up again, it signals time for an annual tradition: spring cleaning. While big projects like windows are hard to overlook, don’t forget smaller areas that need attention, too, such as your home office. Making sense of a year’s worth of … read more

Emotional expression through the art of painting has allowed Janice Tayler to continue performing on a stage, so to speak. An injury required her to segue from her 30-year career as a professional dancer to something new that would still allow her to … read more

The Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) Annual Installation celebrated the achievements of the past year and welcomed the incoming leadership for 2025. The event took place at Gold Mountain Country Club and featured a special brunch gathering. During the ceremony, members and guests honored … read more