Tom Nordlie has been an instrumental force behind Poulsbo’s Fish Park. The property, once part of a Suquamish tribe retreat area, had been owned at different times by Weyerheuser and Quadrant Homes. The site was slated to be developed into a retail/business park. The city of Poulsbo included the acquisition of the site in its […]
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All-New 2015 Lexus NX Compact Luxury-Utility Offers Choice of Turbo or Hybrid Power
In 1998, Lexus created the luxury-utility crossover segment with the debut of the original midsized RX, and is looking to take the lead again the growing compact segment with the all-new 2015 NX. Following the route of the Lexus GS and IS sedans, the 2015 NX introduces enticing design to a segment known for its […]
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7 Seas Brewing Celebrates Fifth Anniversary with Music, Food and Brews
Gig Harbor’s 7 Seas Brewing has been a destination since its opening five years ago. The tap room is a busy place any time of the year — but this Saturday, 7 Seas will give fans a real party between noon and 8 p.m. (21 and over only). To celebrate its anniversary, the brewery is […]
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Bremerton’s Fisherman Statue Warmed Its Way into People’s Hearts
There was immediate controversy. I cringed. I was told the imagery of a fisherman, costing thousands of dollars, was not made by a local artist and it would be installed a few feet from my art gallery’s front door at 4th Street and Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton. Like the three hear-no-evil, see-no-evil, say-no-evil monkeys, […]
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It’s a Wonderful Life… in Port Gamble
A walk through the quaint town of Port Gamble is like stepping back in time. But for 88-year-old Lorene Klamke, the town is more than just history. It’s where she attended grade school, met her true love and gave birth to the first two of her six children. Over the years, buildings changed or were […]
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The Wine Cabinet — Riesling Wine
Riesling is a white grape variety that is said to have originated in the Rhine region of Germany. It is an aromatic grape variety displaying flowery, almost perfumed aromas as well as high acidity. It is used to make dry, semisweet, sweet and sparkling white wines. The wines are usually varietally pure and are seldom […]
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Port Gamble celebrates Independence Day with Americana
There will be plenty of fireworks in Port Gamble for Independence Day, but why stop there? On July 4-6, the picturesque town will host Old Mill Days Americana, a festival that will include a lumberjack show, chainsaw carving competitions, music, ice sculptures, food and craft vendors — the list goes on. The buzz of chainsaws […]
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Roses are Blooming in West Sound
Have you thought about growing a few roses or just been wondering which types of roses might be successful in your garden? This Sunday, June 29, the Kitsap County Rose Society will host a Rose Show in Silverdale at the Community Center, next to Walgreens, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will see all […]
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The Secret World of Tourism in Bremerton
Old timers like me wouldn’t believe it either if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes. Bremerton, a tourist magnet — really? Many of the old Navy town natives who watched the demise haven’t been back for years. When they do make that downtown return, they are surprised at the new look. Even more […]