Shirley Sakatani is a Kitsap artist who paints flowers based on her inspiration from Washington state’s flora. She lived in Southern California, and seeing the plants and foliage of this area was a new experience for her when she moved here in 1996. … read more

Whether it’s a closet bursting with clothing and shoes, a linen closet stuffed with blankets and pillows, kitchen drawers and cabinets filled with more gadgets and dishes than we need, or inherited items added to our already filled homes and garages, most people … read more

Easter is a time of celebration for many people around the region. This collection of delicious, homemade recipes is perfect to serve to your friends, family and loved ones as you come together in thankfulness and faith for the most revered holy day … read more

For the three initial founders of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra, Karen Luke Fildes (then Karen Pew), Mary Manning and Stuart Hake, the idea was a giant dream, a “who knows if this will work” dream. Yet, that dream is nearly 27 years old … read more

Art, artists and accolades flowed through the Collective Visions Gallery in Bremerton for the 18th Annual CVG Juried Art Show. After an awards ceremony at the Roxy Theatre, the crowd moved to the gallery’s public opening reception, where several hundred art-lovers and artists … read more

Chef and owner Nathan Ryan has a dream to put Kitsap on the culinary map with his vision at his Silverdale restaurant, FAFO Kitchen. Since September 2024, he has been offering a Saturday Date Night “prix fixe” menu that features a tomahawk steak … read more

If you are looking to sell your home, landscaping is a vital step to attract buyers and increase the value of the space. The exterior of the property is one of the first things a potential buyer will notice, before even stepping foot … read more

The annual Kitsap Building Association’s (KBA) awards celebrate the achievements of members who have gone above and beyond in their craft, their community and their contributions to the industry. The KBA was privileged to have so many talented and passionate individuals and companies … read more

On this day, husband Earl and I were headed to the Mason County Historical Museum in Shelton. Earl grew up in the Tahuya, North Mason area, where kids were always finding old arrowheads and carving implements on the beaches. He had four of … read more