Shade can be a problem for many gardeners, especially if one desires sun-loving perennials or roses. Dortha Murker has created a spark of light and joy in a deeply shaded garden. Located at the terminus of a dead-end street near Lake Symington, her gardens bring the viewer a restful and restorative mood, plus an invitation […]
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West Sound IPAs You May Not Have Tried, but Definitely Should
Ask a room full of craft beer lovers which style reigns supreme, and odds are good the majority will say one word: IPA. Short for India (or Indian) pale ale, this iconic style traces its origins back to 18th-century England, when brewers added extra hops to help preserve beer shipped to distant colonies. Those hops […]
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Celebration of Philanthropy
Kitsap Community Foundation hosted its annual Kitsap Celebration of Philanthropy in June at Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort, gathering 300 community members to honor 32 years of giving throughout Kitsap County. The event spotlighted five outstanding honorees: McCloud’s Grill House — Business Making a Difference; Reyna Blackwood, youth activist — Rising Star Youth; Jim Aho, […]
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Timeless Manchester View Estate
New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, the “Queen of Romance,” is selling her home In Manchester after 30 years. This was a place where some of her most beloved novels were written, and where Macomber and her family gathered often. They have decided to sell their “flagship estate” and now it’s ready for someone […]
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Wes Larson
Born in Bremerton 63 years ago, Wes Larson traveled and lived around the world, was educated in some of the finest universities and obtained a law degree. While at the University of Washington, he received a degree in German language and was a member of the UW band. He achieved all this while never losing […]
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Quincy Square Grand Opening
Quincy Square is Bremerton’s newest public “heart” — a once-silent block on Fourth Street has been re-imagined into a lively, music-infused gathering place honoring hometown legend Quincy Jones. We are particularly excited for the interactive musical art installations throughout, giving visitors the opportunity to make a joyful noise and let their inner musician come out […]
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Wild Society
Nonprofit Spotlight Washington state has more than 30,000 registered nonprofit 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. With federal funding reduced, rescinded or at risk, nonprofits are eager to engage increased community support. The […]
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Admiral Theatre Season Preview
For 83 years, Bremerton’s Admiral Theatre has been one of the Northwest’s premier entertainment venues. The event included a champagne greeting, a lavish wine dinner, a preview of the new season and an opportunity to secure sponsorship and season tickets.
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A Colorful Palette for Neighborhood Joy
When Cora Reuter was a little girl, her school bus passed a blooming flower garden every afternoon. “It brought me such joy,” she recalled. Middle school years were hard for her, and the garden, full of bursting colors, made her neighborhood brighter. Now, Reuter pays it forward, giving her neighbors, young and old, a happy […]