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 most importantly, fun. “We are fitness people making fitness fun. We don’t want it to be … [Read more...] about Crunch Fitness: Gym’s Focus on Community Wellness
New Neighbors Guide Kitsap
It Isn’t Raining…It’s Recharging
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 University, Purdy maintains the databases for Kitsap County with information on water supply, rainfall, and … [Read more...] about It Isn’t Raining…It’s Recharging
B & B Auto Repair: From One Family to the Next
For the past four decades, B & B Auto Repair has been providing service and repair to Olympic Peninsula customers. Founded by Brothers Nathan and Joel Baxter, giving back to the community they serve was a cornerstone of their business model. Now with retirement on the horizon for the brothers, they are passing the torch from their family business to another Kitsap County … [Read more...] about B & B Auto Repair: From One Family to the Next
Jim Morrell Appointed To World Council Of Credit Unions Board Of Directors
Peninsula Credit Union President and CEO Jim Morrell has been appointed to the Word Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) board of directors. WOCCU is a global trade association and development agency for non-profit financial institutions. It promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world, empowering people and communities … [Read more...] about Jim Morrell Appointed To World Council Of Credit Unions Board Of Directors
New Neighbors Guide for Kitsap County – Summer 2024
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 our natural beauty, lakes, streams and forested trails, this is the perfect location for outdoor fun. With some of the best coffee … [Read more...] about New Neighbors Guide for Kitsap County – Summer 2024