Letter from the Publisher Welcome to the New Neighbors Guide! On behalf of the local community, we welcome you to Kitsap County. Whether you’re here temporarily or to make this a permanent home, we know you’re going to love our region. With [...]

A troll is defined as an imaginary, either very large or very small, creature in traditional Scandinavian stories that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves. Danish culture has a long history in the Puget Sound, so showcasing artwork depicting [...]

Peninsula Credit Union (PCU) is one of the nation’s first community-chartered, member-owned credit unions. Formed in 1935 by employees of the Rainier Pulp and Paper Company in Shelton, Peninsula Credit Union now serves more than 20,000 members. With branches in Shelton, Belfair, [...]

Following up on record attendance last year, the popular Art in the Woods studio tour will return to the North Kitsap area November 10-12. Art In The Woods is a unique, self-guided 20+ studio tour where visitors are invited into working art [...]

Living in the Pacific Northwest, outdoor activities surround us, especially with the abundance of water in Kitsap County. Whether your healthy obsession is camping, hiking, or biking or something else entirely, the great people from Far Bank want to encourage you to [...]

At Uptown Gig Harbor you will find a wonderful mixture of national retailers you love and fun, local merchants that provide you with a connection to the area. Located just off Highway 16’s exit 10, Uptown Gig Harbor’s 35 stores and restaurants [...]

Housed in a charming historic building in Kitsap County, glass artist Lisa Stirrett runs a working glass studio open to the community and focused on empowering women through art. The Lisa Stirrett Creative Warrior Studio showcases colorful glass art from butterflies to [...]

Getting fresh groceries, supporting local farmers, and spending time outside is a win-win-win. Here’s where to do it. There are many things to celebrate about spring coming back: Not having to wear eight layers every time you leave the house, being able [...]

It’s within your grasp to have a holiday season that’s amazingly satisfying without causing unneeded stress, sugar overdoses and budget breakers. Really?! Yes. Consider these suggestions: Be Flexible Suddenly are there more children or friends for dinner than you planned for? Order [...]