Scandinavian influences are not only part of her life but also shape the art of Anna Brones. Her mother is Swedish, and the Swedish lifestyle, culture and art are attractive to Brones and seem to be a part of her. Growing up in Vaughn, where two-lane roads are lined with fir trees and the saltwater […]
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Kimco Plumbing
Having a personal touch is often appreciated with businesses, and the best place to find caring and personable professionals is usually inside small, family-based businesses such as Kimco Plumbing in Poulsbo. Jessica Young, a co-owner of Kimco Plumbing along with her husband and mother, says, “We really like to build … a team that respects […]
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Living with Less and Loving It More
I like my stuff — how about you? We, Americans, love our stuff. We build big houses to store our stuff, purchase storage units to house our stuff and often lament that we have too much stuff (while we accumulate more stuff!). How did we get here? What does all this stuff do for us? […]
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Annual Kitsap Wine Festival Celebrates Pacific Northwest Wine and Cuisine on the Bremerton Waterfront
The Kitsap Wine Festival returns to Harborside Fountain Park on Saturday, Aug. 9, marking the 17th year of the beloved festival. Enjoy live music in a delightful setting overlooking the picturesque waterfront from 2 p.m. while helping raise funds for the Peninsula Dance Theatre. For sipping and savoring, wine and beer will be plentiful, along […]
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History Exhibit at Olalla Bay Market & Landing
At Olalla Bay Market & Landing, the I Love Olalla Group presented a new historical exhibit titled Beautiful Downtown Olalla and stories showcasing the history of the property — from its early days as a general store and post office to its current role as a café, artisan shop and community gathering space.
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The Profusely Abundant, Plant-Filled Garden of Jill and Michael Betts
Jill Betts and her husband, Michael, have created a profusely planted, abundant garden on their 2.5-acre property off the Seabeck Highway. In April 2020 (at the beginning of the gardening season), she began a five-year labor of love and perhaps “obsession.” Michael Betts, who’s retired from the Navy, is a consummate builder of anything his […]
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Jon Rose
I have lived in Kitsap County for 30 years, and I believe Jon Rose might be one of the smartest and most interesting people I have ever met. A large man with a big voice, he has an IQ off the charts, lives on a boat, plays the piano in a band and seems like […]
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Haute Couture at Alderbrook
Fashion’s First Look by Cameo Boutique and Alderbrook Golf Shop started with a delightful lunch buffet. The fashion show was moderated by Pam Hanson and Linda Coats Francisco. First-act models were Gerry Gassel, Paulette Paris and Grant Cation. Acts II and III models were Kim Pokela, Jen Rutledge, Glenda Stone, Paulette Paris and Pam Hanson. […]
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Kitsap Building Association Legislative Bus Tour
The Kitsap Building Association & the Kitsap County Association of REALTORS® recently hosted a legislative bus tour that brought together elected officials from the state, county, and local levels to visit construction sites across Kitsap County. The goal of the tour was to provide policymakers with a firsthand look at the challenges and opportunities facing […]