Jim Rothlin’s first day on the job as CEO of the Port of Bremerton — nearly a dozen years ago — was quite a memorable one. When he stepped into his office that morning, having barely sipped his first cup of coffee, Rothlin quickly learned that SAFE Boats, the biggest tenant at the port’s Olympic […]
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Drop-in Gift Wrapping and ‘Home Alone’ at Kitsap Regional Library
To celebrate the holiday spirit, the Kitsap Regional Library’s Manchester location is screening the Christmas classic “Home Alone” from 2-4:30 p.m. on Dec. 19. Participants inspired by the scrappy creativity shown in the movie are encouraged to build their own “booby traps” with Lego bricks. If not, sit back and enjoy the film with complimentary […]
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2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon — Maximum Smiles Per Mile on Any Road
Model tested: 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X 4×4 Engine: 3.6-liter V-6 Transmission: 8-speed automatic, four-wheel drive Horsepower: 285 Torque: 260 lb.-ft. EPA ratings: 17/city, 22/highway, 19/combined Base price: $51,100 As tested: $68,470 Overview: The 2025 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon X is a unique, multipurpose vehicle that’s both practical and fun, with fun being the overriding characteristic. […]
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Gig Harbor’s Roads Turn Merry and Bright in This Wintertime Tradition
Come Dec. 20, evening traffic in Gig Harbor might look a little different. From 5-7 p.m., the town is hosting its annual Lighted Car Parade, during which drivers cruise through the city in their vehicles adorned with festive holiday lights. The event is free to attend and participate in.
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2 Ways BIMA is Celebrating the Holidays
‘Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales’ The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art’s latest exhibit, “Denise Harris: Winter Rails and Tales,” is now on display and will remain on view through Feb. 1. The exhibition is showing off Harris’ miniature model train winter wonderland — a project she’s continued refining over the years. What started as […]
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Shawn Larson
You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn’t like. And you wouldn’t be wrong. But that’s just the beginning of a much longer conversation about someone who has spent her entire life researching a broad swath of living things, both on land and sea. Her curiosity and passion have […]
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Wreath-Making 101 at The Sip
‘Tis the season for holiday crafts. The Sip in Poulsbo is hosting two more Holiday Wreath Workshops for those interested in creating festive foliage décor. Stop by The Sip, a self-serve taproom, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 and 6-8 p.m. on Dec. 11 for a guided session on wreath making with a local […]
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Get Those Jingle Bells Out of Your Head
Your tinnitus can be treated. And you can live a life with less ringing. One of the most common questions and complaints I get from patients is: “What can I do about the ringing in my ears?” Perhaps you’re experiencing a sensation of ringing in your ears or head. Maybe you, too, heard that there […]
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Ivar’s Seafood Bar Coming to Gig Harbor Early Next Year
Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder and fish and chips: Ivar’s is opening a Seafood Bar in the Uptown Gig Harbor complex, with an anticipated February 2026 launch, Gig Harbor Now reported this week. The Seattle-based chain signed a lease in November for the former Lunchbox Laboratory space at 4901 […]