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Armed Forces Day Parade
Community Matters

Parades Are a Living Expression of Community

There’s something magical about a parade — standing on the sidewalk in anticipation, flanked by fellow parade-goers in a tangle of low-rise lawn chairs, the scene mirrored across the street. In the distance, you hear the rhythmic tapping of drumlines warming up and … read more

Incredible Kitchens 2025
Design|Build

Incredible Kitchens 2025

The kitchen is a cornerstone in any home. It’s where we cook dinner and where we gather with friends and family. Everyone wants a beautiful kitchen, but remember, this is a functional space as well. We feature 14 kitchens from West Sound industry … read more

Whiskey, beer and wine all available at Coppertop
The Sip

Coppertop Triangle

Nestled in the Coppertop Business Park on Bainbridge Island, the Coppertop Triangle is a hidden gem for adult beverage enthusiasts. This unique destination brings together three exceptional producers — Bainbridge Organic Distillers, Bainbridge Brewing and Fletcher Bay Winery — each offering a distinct … read more

Community Scene - 20 Under 40
Community Scene

Leadership Kitsap Celebrates 20 Under 40 Awards

Leadership Kitsap hosted the 20 Under 40 Awards Program at the Kitsap Conference Center in January, recognizing 20 exceptional business and civic leaders under the age of 40 who are making a great impact in business, philanthropy and their communities. Carli Meurs, executive … read more

L-R: Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu, Kitsap County Commissioner Katie Walters, SeattleFWC26 Chief Legacy Officer Leo Flor
FIFA Update

Bremerton Selected as Fan Zone for FIFA World Cup

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

Kristyn Long Board president, Kids Discovery Museum
Unsung Hero

Kristyn Long

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

Fabiola Greenawalt - Senior program officer, The Russell Family Foundation
Unsung Hero

Fabiola Greenawalt

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

Community Scene

2024 Business Awards Gala

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

Sam Rader's Gardening Gold Mine

A Gardening ‘Gold Mine’ in Poulsbo

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

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