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Offering features on area homes, gardens, artists, restaurants, theaters, wines... and so much more

Second lease on life inspires Port Orchard resident to create art with purpose.
09/10/2025

Second lease on life inspires Port Orchard resident to create art with purpose.

Mixed-media artists incorporate a variety of items in their pieces, though most focus on paint, textiles and occasionally other natural materials.

Considering a home equity loan? Learn about when it may be a good idea — and when it’s not.
09/09/2025

Considering a home equity loan? Learn about when it may be a good idea — and when it’s not.

If you have large or unexpected expenses on the horizon, you may have access to an untapped resource: your home. You could use some of the equity you’ve built up in your house to meet financial goals, depending on how much equity you have and how you use it.

Make this flavorful casserole for your next brunch on a lazy weekend — you can even prep it the night before.
09/08/2025

Make this flavorful casserole for your next brunch on a lazy weekend — you can even prep it the night before.

Plan ahead for your weekend brunch with this Farmer's Casserole. It packs a hearty combination of meat, cheese, eggs and a hint of spice from jalapeños.

This colorful sanctuary garden blooms and thrives in the shadows.
09/05/2025

This colorful sanctuary garden blooms and thrives in the shadows.

Shade can be a problem for many gardeners, especially if one desires sun-loving perennials or roses. Dortha Murker has created a spark of light and joy in a deeply shaded garden.

The Sip brings you a list of local IPAs that every beer connoisseur should try.Bainbridge Brewing • Silver City Brewery ...
09/04/2025

The Sip brings you a list of local IPAs that every beer connoisseur should try.
Bainbridge Brewing • Silver City Brewery • Valhöll Brewing • 7 Seas Brewing Co.

Ask a room full of craft beer lovers which style reigns supreme, and odds are good the majority will say one word: IPA.

Hundreds of community members come together for Kitsap Community Foundation's event that celebrates generosity of spirit...
09/03/2025

Hundreds of community members come together for Kitsap Community Foundation's event that celebrates generosity of spirit.

Kitsap Community Foundation hosted its annual Kitsap Celebration of Philanthropy in June at Suquamish Clearwater Casino & Resort, gathering 300 community members to honor 32 years of giving throughout Kitsap County.

Kids today may be much savvier about digital media than their parents, but they still need guidance when it comes to the...
09/02/2025

Kids today may be much savvier about digital media than their parents, but they still need guidance when it comes to their online privacy.

Keeping a watchful eye on your kids requires an increasing level of tech savvy many parents find intimidating. Not only are your kids vulnerable to bad actors online, but your family’s personal information could be at risk as well.

In this week's recipe, summer veggies meet fall flavor — perfect for this transition time?
09/01/2025

In this week's recipe, summer veggies meet fall flavor — perfect for this transition time?

When September arrives, it's finally time to dust off those fall recipes. This Zucchini Chicken Bake is a perfect blend of summer veggies and warm, fall flavor, ideal for those hot days that turn into chilly evenings.

Bestselling local author Debbie Macomber's home in Manchester goes on the market. (see Team Cryder for details)
08/29/2025

Bestselling local author Debbie Macomber's home in Manchester goes on the market. (see Team Cryder for details)

New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, the "Queen of Romance," is selling her home In Manchester after 30 years.

Wes Larson's Bremerton roots go deep, fueling a lifelong passion for his hometown.
08/28/2025

Wes Larson's Bremerton roots go deep, fueling a lifelong passion for his hometown.

Born in Bremerton 63 years ago, Wes Larson traveled and lived around the world, was educated in some of the finest universities and obtained a law degree.

A long-awaited new landmark comes to life in Bremerton.
08/27/2025

A long-awaited new landmark comes to life in Bremerton.

Quincy Square is Bremerton’s newest public “heart” — a once-silent block on Fourth Street has been re-imagined into a lively, music-infused gathering place honoring hometown legend Quincy Jones.

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHTOur featured nonprofit is Kingston-based Wild Society, whose mission is to create opportunities for t...
08/26/2025

NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT
Our featured nonprofit is Kingston-based Wild Society, whose mission is to create opportunities for the local community to fall in love with the outdoors.

Located in Kingston, Wild Society was formed in 2015 to create opportunities for people to fall in love with the natural world. From the beginning, the organization acknowledged that everybody has a different way in which they relate with the world around them, offering diverse and varied programmin...

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