The RockIt Roost combines the tattoo/pin-up/rockabilly culture with fashion in a unique way in a new retail shop in Silverdale.

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The RockIt Roost ignores recession, opens on Black Friday

The economy has a funny effect on people. It’s something of a strangle hold. The Dow Jones industrial…

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Real estate trends in Kitsap County: Buyers looking fine in 2009

According to the most recent figures posted by the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, we see a lot of…

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Kingston chamber elects new board of directors

The Greater Kingston Community Chamber of Commerce elected its new board of directors.

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It's time for the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau's 2008 Tourism Award Nominations.

Brad Camp/Staff photo Whiskey Creek Ranchhouse opened in downtown Poulsbo recently. Chef Robert Goninan leads the kitchen. The Ranchhouse staff includes (left to right) Keonz

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Whiskey Creek Ranch House: Bring on the Southwest flavor

POULSBO — Apparently, there just wasn’t anywhere in these parts to find Rocky Mountain Oysters — until now.…

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Kitsap Bank now offering reverse mortgages

In today’s economic climate, homeowners are mulling over a variety of options to make ends meet and keep…

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Kingston Learning Center taps into your inner scholar

Animals and arithmetic now come together in the back of Kingston’s Country Pet Shoppe.

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Kitsap Martial Arts and Family Fitness is moving its location to 1015 Hostmark Street Suite 104 in Poulsbo.…

Kingston Middle School seventh-grader Raelynn Sheridan studies math under the tutoring of Stephanie Stebbing. The Kingston Learning Center is in the back of the Country Pet Shoppe building and is available by appointment.

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Kingston Learning Center taps into your inner scholar

KINGSTON — Animals and arithmetic now come together in the back of Kingston’s Country Pet Shoppe.

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Smokey’s in Port Orchard steaks its reputation on good BBQ

Owner’s theory is,‘if you smoke it they will come’ Smokey’s Bar-B-Que and Angus Steakhouse enjoys a great location,…

Brad Worthley addresses the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce Nov. 13.

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Making the customer feel special

Good customer service goes beyond just doing the job, and includes how people interact, speak and even walk.…

Owner Paul Chung opened Hot Iron Bar & Grill on Callow Street in Bremerton earlier this month. The Mongolian grill features a large selection of foods as well as a bar.

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Hot Iron Bar & Grill opens on Callow Avenue in Bremerton

There’s a new Mongolian grill in town where folks can pick their own ingredients and watch the pros…

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Let’s Get Real Estate: Dual Agency

Dear Jan: Our neighbors are selling their home. Their own agent brought them an offer from a buyer…

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Is there any good news out there for Kitsap County?

We are all witness to unprecedented economic times. Who would have believed that within one year we would…

The Twisted Brush owner and artist-in-action Terry Christensen creates hidden image in her working studio and gallery on Front Street.

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The Twisted Brush brings illustrative spin to Front Street

Artist-in-action studio brings “hidden images” to Poulsbo’s historic corridor.

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North Kitsap Herald Business Briefs | Nov. 12

Olympic Printer Resources Inc. remanufactures laser toner cartridges from their facility in the Arbor Business Park off Bond…

Matt Carter recently opened a high-end chocolate shop in Towne Square Port Orchard.

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Carter’s Chocolates owner hopes quality will trump quantity

An economic downturn isn’t the best time to be selling luxury items, but Port Orchard business owner Matt…

Richard Badger’s “Bobcat Kitten” is one of the pieces on display at Silverdale Fine Arts as part of the “Critters & Pets” show. The exhibit runs from Nov. 11 to Dec. 6.

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Man’s best friend on display

Furry, feathery, scaly and slimy creatures are on display at Silverdale Fine Arts starting Tuesday.

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BUSINESS BRIEF Promotions at Rice Fergus Miller

Rice Fergus Miller recently announced the promotions of six staff members.

Pizza Time employee Mandy Witty tosses pizza dough into the air at the Bremerton store. Witty’s fiancé

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Pizza Time keeps Bremerton full at bargain prices

What time is it? Pizza Time. Bob Sidhu opened Pizza Time on Fairgrounds Road in Bremerton in August…