When comparing the first quarter of 2008 versus 2007, fewer homes sold as many more came on the market. Not that this is a surprise as we all know the market has softened.
For Kitsap County entrepreneurs, many have a business idea but don’t know of the local services to make it successful.
Old Town Custom Framing & Gallery will sponsor an exhibition of recent paintings by award-winning Northwest artist Larry Parker June 1-24.
Golden Mum Chinese Restaurant serves up
Farmers Insurance employees to attend ‘championship’ conference
Quick updates of business happenings in the North Kitsap region.
Even though leatherback sea turtles outlasted dinosaurs, they now struggle to survive us.
In 2004, at the 24th annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Conservation and Biology, scientists predicted these turtles would be extinct in 10 years — six years from now.
Greg Enright, a retired Pearson Elementary and Poulsbo Middle School teacher, and his Internet tourism company EcoTeach is trying to change that.
Guardian Security, a large fire and security systems company based in Seattle with a local branch in Silverdale, is promoting a new wireless fire and security monitoring system that does not require land phone lines or cell signals. This system is the only one that continued to operate during the San Diego fires last year.
Contain It helps people stay organized.
(From left) Farmers Insurance employee Devin Mazzotta, district manager Greg Govender, agent Maggie Brewton-Hight, recruiting manager Jennifer Govender, Brewton-Hight’s grandson Jacob Easton, John Hight, Sam Delano, Patricia Delano and Leslie Bush pose for a photo in their March of Dimes T-shirts.
OBE inducts two new members, announces
Sound Publishing has announced that Jeff Rhodes, editor of the Port Orchard Independent, has been promoted to senior editor of the Kitsap News Groups (KNG), a division of Sound Publishing.
From salsa to comedy, they’re hoping to entertain you at Slip 45.
SUQUAMISH — From artistic kitchen whisk lights to an eclectic handcrafted mosaic bar top, Suquamish’s new Agate Pass Café holds secrets in details.
Located by Bella Luna Pizzaria, with a view of the beach and Bainbridge Island, the restaurant gives off a big city flair in a warm, inviting setting.
County resident earns national honors for caregiving
Luigi Ferrari comes from a family of bakers.
There are increasing reports of unlicensed and uncertified individuals, or companies, soliciting and/or performing work on onsite sewage systems – without required permits – according to recent reports submitted to the Kitsap County Health District. The district reminds the public to be careful before hiring any individual or company to work on their onsite sewage system, and to verify that they are certified to do this work by checking the district’s Web site at www.kitsapcountyhealth.com.
News about the subprime mortgage crisis continues its influence on the real estate market. Consequently, more stringent underwriting guidelines and standards have made an impact on buyers in general, especially those considering their first home purchase.
The Great Peninsula Future Festival, which takes place Aug. 2-3 in Port Gamble, is now accepting applications from food and crafts vendors.
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce asks that small businesses and cottage industries, such as those who work out of their homes and under the radar, contact and register with us. Several volunteers have taken recent calls for tailors, upholsterers, house sitters, etc. The chamber would like to develop a registry to assist those in the community who are looking for these services. The chamber provides many services to support small businesses who join our organization.