After operating out of a temporary space during the new branch’s construction, Commencement Bank recently opened in their permanent location on Pioneer Way in downtown Gig Harbor in August this year. This branch isn’t like a lot of other banks, however. “Our [...]

Every year, 20,000 people come to Bremerton and line the streets to celebrate local armed forces with a parade to acknowledge their service and to say thank you. In 1948, the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce organized a parade honoring Bremerton’s own John [...]

According to Haaken Larsen, General Manager of the Silverdale Crunch Fitness, “Community wellness is really all about creating community in a space where people feel comfortable in that space.” Larsen and his team embrace the “No Judgement” philosophy through positivity, inclusivity, and [...]

In the Pacific Northwest, and especially in Kitsap County, we are blessed with an abundance of water. “But that doesn’t mean it is unlimited,” said KPUD’s Water Resources Manager, Joel Purdy. As a hydrogeologist trained at University of Washington and Western Washington [...]

Holy Lamb Organics has been making natural bedding products locally by hand in the small town of Oakville, Washington for 24 years. The South Sound community can access a “touch and feel” experience in Olympia. The company’s retail showrooms are the only [...]

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 [...]

  According to Cindy McKay, Kitsap County Fair and Stampede, “It is all about the community and that is what sets this little hometown fair apart.” This summer will mark the 102nd Kitsap County Fair and the 76th Stampede. There are more [...]

“When people visit Sinclairs 22 for the first time, I often tell them it is a combination of a business adventure and a Hallmark movie,” said owner Denise Kulak. Along with her life partner, David Trout, Kulak opened the Bay Street wine [...]

When we move, there are several utilities we know we must set up to ensure our new location has the amenities we need to thrive. One of those services now considered a must is access to broadband (fiber internet). We need it [...]

According to David Emmons, President & CEO of the Greater Kitsap Chamber and Visitor Center, “A huge part of our mission here at the Chamber is to promote tourism.” With fun family events like Whale Days, the Great Kitsap Duck Race, and [...]