Mike Richman displays a slab of ribs at his new Carolina-style barbecue restaurant in Port Gamble.

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Mike’s Four Star BBQ brings a taste of the south to Kitsap

Mike's Four Star BBQ

The LaFontaine family

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Family brings Hawaiian flavor to Kitsap

The spirit of Aloha is alive and well in Silverdale.

The LaFontaine family

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Family brings Hawaiian flavor to Kitsap

The spirit of Aloha is alive and well in Silverdale.

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Bremerton Airport earns EnviroStars five-star rating

The Bremerton National Airport became the first facility of its kind recently to earn a five-star rating in…

H. John Bridger

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Bremerton bar bails out Henry’s

When H. John Bridger, owner of Henry’s Deli in the Norm Dicks Government Building, found out his lease…

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Pope Resources expects to log about half the board feet it could

Due to a weak construction market, Poulsbo-based Pope Resources announced Tuesday that in 2010 it will harvest almost…

CJ’s Evergreen General Store owner Cynthia Jeffries (pictured) and chef Richard Kost teamed up to start CJ’s Evergreen Catering. The catering service will do a variety of events

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CJ’s Evergreen General Store finds its catering side

When Cynthia Jeffries decided to offer a catering service at her Bremerton store, she simply placed a “We…

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Blue Heron Jewelry Co. celebrates anniversary

Blue Heron Jewelry Co. will celebrate its 20th anniversary Nov. 19. The business is located at 18864 Front…

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Janet Weber Interior Design launches

Janet Weber has launched Janet Weber Interior Design in a newly remodeled office at 18804 Front Street, suite…

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Cross Martial Arts Academy adds class

Cross Martial Arts Academy is adding a 10 a.m. kickboxing class on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to their…

Paul Pluska

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The northwest loves crepes

J'aimes les Crepes No. 3 creperie in the Northwest.

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Harvey named Comfort Keeper of the Month

Café Noir co-owner Mike Ferrin makes a mocha at the Silverdale coffee shop. He and his wife opened the business in the Amish Touch building on Mount Vintage Way behind Target in October.

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Slow economy not stopping Café Noir owners

The tough economy isn’t stopping Mike and Elaine Ferrin from going after what they want.

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A ‘fresh, local’ option

FreshLocal won’t be your typical grocery store.

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HughesTech NW opens Bremerton branch HughesTech NW Inc. opened its newest location in Bremerton at 901 North Wycoff…

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How can a homebuyer determine fair price? | Let’s Get Real Estate | November

Dear Jan: We are receiving some insurance money so will be paying cash for the home we are…

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FHA loans can help in hard times

By JUDY THORPE During these economically challenging times, more community banks are offering mortgages insured by the Federal…

Goodwill costume consultant Jennifer Lynch

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Retailers see creative costumes in down economy

It’s not over until it’s over.

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Bremerton business falls from economic friendly fire

For Bremerton business owner H. John Bridger, it seems impossible to understand and even more impossible to justify…

Goodwill costume consultant Jennifer Lynch (right) helps Kaye Williams search for a Halloween costume at the Silverdale Goodwill store.

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Retailers see creative costumes in down economy

With Halloween right around the corner, Goodwill and other stores are preparing for last-minute shoppers. October is Goodwill's…