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
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Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park: Serving the Military Community with Heart
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 “Bud” Hawk after he was presented with the Medal of Honor for his heroism in World War II. The Bremerton Armed Forces Day … [Read more...] about Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park: Serving the Military Community with Heart
Local Kitsap County Chef Brings Brasil to You
A good cook is like an artist, mixing colors and mediums while experimenting to produce a beautiful picture. Sandra Rocha Evanoff was born in the Bahia region of northern Brazil. As a child, she was introduced to the kitchen while assisting her mother in the small bed and breakfast she operated. She learned about fresh foods from her father who operated a fruit market. This … [Read more...] about Local Kitsap County Chef Brings Brasil to You
Kitsap County Fair & Stampede
According to Cindy McKay, Kitsap County Fair and Stampede Manager, “It is all about the community and that is what sets our little hometown fair apart.” This summer will mark the 101st Kitsap County Fair and the 75th Stampede. There are more than 120 exhibitors in the Pavilion and sprinkled throughout the fairgrounds, 30 food vendors selling delicious treats and fair staples, a … [Read more...] about Kitsap County Fair & Stampede
Sinclairs 22: A Hallmark Movie Plot
“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 shop in Port Orchard in November 2022. According to Kulak, “David and I saw the space and I was instantly drawn to it as a potential art … [Read more...] about Sinclairs 22: A Hallmark Movie Plot