The Kitsap Building Association (KBA) was recognized as the Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year. This accolade demonstrates the KBA’s commitment to advancing the interests of realtors and addressing critical housing issues in the region. Led by the dynamic Executive Officer Randall King and Government Affairs Director Ian Harkins, the KBA has emerged as a […]
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Kitsap Farm Tour 2024
The 2nd Annual Kitsap Farm Tour takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 11. This is an opportunity for you to visit 11 farms across Kitsap County in a one-day, self-guided tour. The farms feature family-friendly activities, animal experiences and local products for purchase. Many will also offer food and snacks for […]
Posted inThe Outdoors
How to Make Your Backyard a Space Kids Can Enjoy During the Summer
Are you worried about your kids staying indoors with too much screen time? Studies find that between their phones, computers, and tablets, kids are spending up to seven hours a day staring at screens. As a parent, you want your child to be physically, emotionally, and socially fit. Summer is the perfect time to get […]
Posted inFood & Entertainment
Bites at The Bistro
For Brandon Hesher, opening and owning a restaurant is his blood. Growing up, his father and grandmother were both chefs, and their family owned five restaurants. At just 7 years old, he started working in the kitchen with his dad making breakfast together. Hesher recalls many mornings waking up at 4 a.m. when he was […]
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An Amazing Greek Luncheon
The Dr. Maurice S. Mathis Guild hosted its annual fundraising event at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club. This year’s proceeds benefit St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale. The 2024 funds will be used to upgrade the furniture in the labor and delivery rooms. Families are an integral part to any community. While this may […]
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How to Nurture Your Baby’s Stress
When our babies are experiencing stress, they need to borrow our mature brain to return to a safe, regulated state. Babies can experience stress for all kinds of reasons. Stress can happen when babies have a physical need for feeding, hydration, temperature regulation, discomfort or pain. Stress happens when babies have an emotional need, feeling […]
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Gig Harbor Retirement Community Residents Raise Scholarship Funds for Local Students
In the last seven years, residents at Heron’s Key, a continuing care retirement community in Gig Harbor, have raised $97,500 in scholarships for Gig Harbor graduating high school seniors. The Heron’s Key Scholarship Group started in 2018 to support the next generation of higher education students by providing funds to help them complete a four- […]
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Art Is For Everyone
The Two Waters Arts Alliance (TWAA) invites the public to join artists at the eighth annual Key Peninsula Art Walk. The event, which includes multiple venues, will have local artists displaying and selling their creations, on-site demonstrations, live music, children’s art activities, a beer garden and wine tasting. TWAA is composed of artists and supporters […]
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The Luscious Gardens of Therry Frey and Michael Harrison
Therry Frey and Michael Harrison love to travel to new and old favorite places each year. But the rest of the time, they spend hours out in their gardens, which are best described as luscious. Seven years ago, this well-traveled couple moved to their Keyport home, located on a steep 2.5 acres that slope down […]