Kitsap Business

04/10/2026

Are you treating marketing like a light switch? That’s where many businesses go wrong. Marketing isn’t just about running ads or posting on social media; it’s about building long-term consistency, trust, and visibility.

More insights in the full episode on our website.

Are you treating marketing like a light switch? That’s where many businesses go wrong. Marketing isn’t just about running ads or posting on social media; it’s about building long-term consistency, trust, and visibility.

04/08/2026

What if staying active didn’t feel like a workout, but something you actually looked forward to?

This latest Kitsap Business feature explores how Pickleball Kingdom in Poulsbo is redefining wellness, blending physical activity with connection, community and mental health. What starts as a simple game is quickly becoming something more, a place where people build friendships, find support and create routine in a fast-paced world.

From first-time players to daily regulars, it’s a reminder that sometimes the most meaningful path to better health begins with showing up and playing.

Read the full story in the April issue of Kitsap Business and online here.

Pickleball Kingdom Poulsbo

Pickleball Kingdom Turns Play Into a New Model for Community Wellness

04/08/2026

In a world that rarely slows down, finding space to breathe, reset and feel better matters more than ever.

This latest Kitsap Business feature takes you inside Blue Oasis Massage in Bremerton, where Kelsi Anderson is helping clients manage stress, relieve pain and reconnect with their bodies through personalized care. From long-term clients to first-time visitors, her approach is rooted in listening, trust and creating a place where people can truly relax.

It’s a story about more than massage. It’s about how small moments of relief can make a lasting difference.

Read the full story in the April issue of Kitsap Business and online here.

Inside Blue Oasis Massage with Kelsi Anderson

04/07/2026

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04/03/2026

Leadership in healthcare is evolving, and so are the challenges facing our communities.

In this month’s Executive Q&A, Jay Burghart, Executive Director of The Doctors Clinic, shares what it takes to lead through change in today’s complex healthcare landscape.

From tackling workforce shortages and expanding access to care, to embracing new technologies like AI and investing in long-term infrastructure, Burghart outlines how his team is working to meet the needs of a growing and aging Kitsap County.

It’s a conversation grounded in experience and focused on what comes next.

Read the full Q&A in the April issue of Kitsap Business and online here.

For more than two decades, Jay Burghart has played a key role in shaping healthcare delivery in Kitsap County, helping guide The Doctors Clinic through growth, industry changes and an increasingly complex medical landscape.

04/03/2026

What separates organizations that adapt from those that stall?

In this month’s The Ecosystem Edge, Dona Keating makes the case that resilience doesn’t come from strategy, technology, or policy alone. It comes from how they evolve together.

From empowering teams to make real-time decisions, to building systems that scale with growth, to using policy as a strategic advantage, this column challenges leaders to rethink how their organizations operate.

Because the reality is this: treating these elements in isolation is what holds companies back.

Are your systems working together or competing for attention?

Read Dona Keating’s column in the April issue of Kitsap Business and take a closer look at where your organization stands.

https://kitsapbusiness.com/why-strategy-technology-and-policy-must-evolve-together/

Matchstick Lab

Every leader I work with wants the same thing: an organization that thrives no matter what comes next. Whether pursuing growth, recovering from setbacks, developing new capabilities, or building future-readiness, they all seek sustainable resilience that doesn’t crack under pressure.

04/02/2026

Winning doesn’t happen by accident. It leaves clues.

In Part 2 of his leadership series, Dan Weedin looks beyond the scoreboard and into what really drives high-performing teams, using the Seattle Seahawks as the playbook.

From adopting a true “Mission Over BS” mindset, to understanding what motivates your team, to relentlessly “chasing edges,” this column breaks down what separates good organizations from great ones.

These aren’t just football lessons, they’re leadership lessons you can apply in your business, your team and your daily work.

Are you building a team-first culture? Do you know what drives your people? And are you actually pursuing improvement or just talking about it?

Read the full column in the April issue of Kitsap Business or online here.

https://kitsapbusiness.com/winning-leaves-clues-lessons-from-the-seahawks-part-2/

The second of a two-part series on Leadership Lessons from the Seattle Seahawks’ Super Bowl season.Last month, we broke down three leadership lessons that

04/02/2026

Criticism is everywhere. Contribution is harder to find.

In his latest column, Publisher Terry Ward explores how that shift is shaping our communities and why showing up still matters.

There was a time when if you had strong opinions about your community, you were expected to show up.

03/30/2026

Dr. Chantae Recasner has accepted an offer from the Olympic College Board of Trustees to become the school’s 16th president, following a vote to extend the offer March 17.

Dr. Chantae Recasner has accepted an offer from the Olympic College Board of Trustees to become the school’s 16th president, following a vote to extend the offer March 17.

03/13/2026

In his latest column for Kitsap Business magazine, leadership coach Dan Weedin looks at the Seattle Seahawks’ championship season and the lessons behind their success.

While we in the PNW are still basking in the aftermath of a Super Bowl win by the Seattle Seahawks, there’s a chance we might be able to take a few leadership lessons from their head coach, Mike MacDonald.

03/12/2026

John Clauson began his career with Kitsap Transit in 1983 as a driver, just as the agency was being established. More than four decades later, he serves as executive director, overseeing a regional transit authority that has expanded to include bus, vanpool and passenger-only ferry services — including the fast ferries that have reshaped cross-sound commuting.

Under Clauson’s leadership since 2012, Kitsap Transit has grown to more than 500 employees and has earned national recognition for innovation, particularly in marine services and clean transportation infrastructure. The agency has introduced hybrid passenger ferries, electric buses, inductive charging technology and a fully propane-powered small-bus fleet — all while balancing fiscal responsibility with service reliability.

In this Executive Q&A, Clauson reflects on his path from driver to director, the evolving role of public transit in Kitsap County’s economy, and how sustainability, innovation and regional collaboration are shaping the future of transportation across urban, suburban and rural communities.

Few leaders can say they’ve grown alongside the organization they now lead. John Clauson can.