Originally published on West Sound. The Coffee Oasis, a nonprofit organization providing services and support to youth and young adults experiencing homelessness and housing instability in Pierce and Kitsap counties, recently reopened its Poulsbo café on Northeast Iverson Street. The café is now open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday to Friday, and in addition […]
Originally published on West Sound. Bainbridge Island-based author Susan Wiggs, whose penned more than 30 books, added one more to her repertoire this summer — a historical fiction novel titled “Wayward Girls.” “Wayward Girls” is based on a true story and follows six teens from Buffalo, New York in 1968 amidst the unsettling Vietnam War […]
Originally published on West Sound. The Port of Bremerton at the Bremerton National Airport will host the Bremerton Airshow on July 11-12. The show will feature a full lineup of classic military and civilian aircraft, para-commandos, and lots of action in the sky. On the ground, check out planes, military vehicles, take pics in an […]
Originally published on West Sound. I’ve said it a million times: “If you find an exciting kitchen bowl, grab it.” Many might say in response: “I’ve got more bowls than I can use now.” This is where I take you by the hand, lean in, and gently whisper: “You can never have too many kitchen […]
Originally published on West Sound. Bainbridge Island Museum of Art Executive Director Sheila Hughes has announced that, after a decade with the organization, she’s stepping down from the position. After roughly 40 years of working in the nonprofit art sector, Hughes isn’t exactly sure what her next adventure will be and isn’t yet using the […]
Originally published on West Sound. The Washington State Department of Commerce has awarded $5.6 million in funding to 37 early-learning providers in the state to help with building renovations and child care access. The funds are derived from Early Learning Facilities grants and are the result of a collaboration between Commerce and the Department of Children, Youth, […]
