When I travel, I am very interested in what people name their businesses and streets. To me it reflects the attitude of the people living in the area, and it also amuses me.
Do you like Riesling? If your answer was no, it’s probably because you don’t like sweet wines, and that’s your impression of Riesling.
Master Gardeners will be available at all Kitsap County farmers markets this summer to answer your questions about plants, pests, and sustainable gardening.
Monday is Memorial Day. Federal, state and local government offices will be closed. Schools will be closed. Here is a list of some Memorial Day events.
Many famous wines are produced in Walla Walla, but one of the quickest ways to determine a restaurant’s knowledge of Washington wines is if it offers Tamarack Cellars’ Firehouse Red.
The results of the Pacific Northwest’s largest wine competition say a lot about a grape variety that could well be perfect for Washington.
The Jewel Box Theatre in Poulsbo is looking for two men between the ages of 25 and 50 (or who at least look between those ages) to play 20 wild characters in the upcoming production of “Greater Tuna.”
‘Support Our Students’ provides local teens with toiletries, personal care items
Get in touch with your inner Norwegian at Poulsbo’s annual celebration May 18-20 .
Kitsap Regional Library has a new circulation system called Polaris. By the time you read this, our branches should be up and running with the new catalog.
Northwest Freedom Riders benefit hospice care as thanks.
What better supports women than bras? The Soroptimist of Greater North Kitsap is hosting their annual fundraiser for various organizations aimed at helping women and children in the area, by auctioning off very unique hosiery.
Know what I hate about weeds? They live and grow and make it look easy.
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, 28 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives, age 5 and older, speak a language other than English at home. This is compared to 21 percent of the nation as a whole.
While sitting in James Andrews’ Visual Arts room at Kingston High School, visually awed by every form of 2D and 3D art imaginable, I met Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) Featured Artist for May, Morgan Honshke.
“Nature Deficit” is a term made common by Richard Louv when he chronicled the great loss for our children, in particular, who now tend to spend more time looking at screens and a lot less time soaking in the natural world.
All of us in Port Gamble appreciate all the support that everyone in Kitsap County and beyond give to the Port Gamble businesses and Olympic Property Group in “buying local.” Look for the opening of Terrapin Farms on May 5 at the corner of Puget Way and Highway 104.
Social media is driving a boost to local businesses
With few exceptions (such as dessert wines), white wines are less expensive than reds.
The Ovation! Performing Arts Academy will hold auditions for its two show choirs — Glee (boys and girls) and Voce’ (all-girls) for the 2012-13 school year on May 14