At a ceremony with Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu, leaders from the Suquamish Tribe presented Tish VanRavenhorst, founder of the Backpacks for Kids Food Program, with a $10,000 check that will allow the program to deliver more than 1,800 backpacks filled with food to students in the South Kitsap School District. The Backpacks for Kids […]
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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 youth from the Bremerton, North Mason and South Kitsap Boys & Girls […]
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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 steer a successful team of approximately 190 employees to adopt a common […]
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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 a tribute to outstanding board service with awards presented to Harriette Bryant […]
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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 the Kitsap Building Association (KBA), are: The Excellence in Remodeling Awards highlight […]
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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 knowledge of government and community issues. Participants faced two rounds of rigorous […]
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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 and Government Affairs Director Ian Harkins, the KBA has emerged as a […]
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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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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, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of appreciation and celebration. Leading the procession […]