Tag: recognition

Community Scene - Treasure Hunters
Community Scene

Treasure Hunter Dinner and Live Auction

Hundreds of community members came out to celebrate and support youth at the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Puget Sound’s annual Treasure Hunters Dinner & Auction in October. Hosted at Admiral Theatre in Bremerton, the event raised over $175,000 in support of … read more

Unsung Hero - Jason Driver
Unsung Hero

Jason Driver

The Kitsap Regional Library, with head offices in Bremerton, is a vibrant and essential community resource, consisting of nine branches and a mobile services unit located throughout Kitsap County. Library Director Jason Driver assumed his role in February 2022 and has since helped … read more

Community Scene - Leadership Kitsap
Community Scene

Leadership Kitsap’s Celebration of Leadership

At this year’s event at Kiana Lodge, the spotlight shone brightly on the graduation commencement of 26 newly minted community leaders from the Signature Program, each celebrated for their dedication and vision showcased through five impactful community service projects. The celebration also marked … read more

KBA Excellence in Remodeling award recipients
Industry Update

Local Building and Remodeling Professionals Win State Awards

Several local individuals were the recent recipients of the Washington State 2024 Excellence in Remodeling Awards. This prestigious event, which took place in June, celebrated the best in remodeling craftsmanship, innovation and design across the state of Washington. The local winners, members of … read more

Civics Bee
Community Scene

Kitsap County Inaugural Civics Bee

The South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce made history in April by hosting the inaugural Kitsap County Civics Bee, a competition aimed at engaging local youth in civic education. Thirteen bright minds from middle schools across the county took the stage to showcase their … read more

KBA Government Affairs Director Ian Harkins and Executive Officer Randall King
Industry Update

Kitsap Building Association Named Washington REALTOR Partner of the Year

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 … read more

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The 2024 class of Heron's Key scholarship recipients mingle at the annual luncheon where residents who donated to the scholarship program get to meet and mingle with the students.

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 … read more

Armed Forces Day Parade
Community Scene

77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade

Bremerton’s 77th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade in May had a remarkable turnout of over 145 parade entries, possibly a record-breaking figure, expertly marshaled by the Kiwanis Club of Bremerton. The streets were lined with an estimated crowd of more than 25,000 spectators, … read more

Love of Dogs

For the Love of Dogs

From Gig Harbor to Kingston, the residents of our area love their dogs. All you have to do is take a walk along one of the lovely sidewalks along the water or trails in the woods. Within seconds, you’ll discover that dogs — … read more

Pony Up Rescue for Equines
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