West Sound Magazine

12/05/2025

New self-serve taproom and wine lounge in Poulsbo redefines the concept of a night out.

If you've wandered down Poulsbo's historic Front Street recently, you may have noticed that something new — and delightfully different — has appeared. In the heart of this coastal community, The Sip, a self-serve taproom and wine lounge, is rewriting what it means to go out in the West Sound.

12/04/2025

Visit Gig Harbor and the Gig Harbor Waterfront Alliance have announced the return of the city's holiday village.

12/03/2025

Need last-minute gifts for the green thumb? Check out our list for local ideas.

WestSound Magazine presents our annual "Gift Guide for Gardeners," which spans across West Sound, hitting Belfair, Port Orchard, Bremerton, Silverdale and Bainbridge Island.

12/03/2025

New program to offer free transportation between Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor.

Pierce County and the Gig Harbor Chamber of Commerce have announced the launch of the Peninsula Transit Pilot Program, which will offer free transportation on weekdays and Saturdays between the Key Peninsula and Gig Harbor.

12/01/2025

Warm up with a decadent twist on your daily brew.

Warm up with a decadent twist on your daily brew: The Mocha Bomb Coffee Cocktail by Heritage Distilling Co., which blends bold coffee with the brand's signature Cocoa Bomb Chocolate Whiskey for a cozy, indulgent sip.

11/28/2025

For kids and grownups alike, we have the best places to find sweet holiday treats around West Sound.

All along the Kitsap Peninsula, it seems the Sugarplum Fairy has sprinkled a little magic sugar dust to bring smiles to kids and grown-ups alike.

11/27/2025

Bainbridge Island Museum of Art unveils "Connected by Craft" exhibits for Handwork 2026, celebrating 250 years of American handmade artistry.

The Bainbridge Island Museum of Art recently announced that it is joining the national art initiative Handwork: Celebrating American Craft 2026.

11/26/2025

The shoveler duck is less common in these parts, but fun to watch when you can spot it.

Where there is water, there are ducks. From small ponds to big lakes, narrow streams to raging rivers and estuaries to open saltwater, ducks are present.

11/25/2025

The annual Lighted Boat Parade hosted by the Gig Harbor Yacht Club is a must-see for the holiday season.

The Gig Harbor Yacht Club is hosting its Annual Lighted Boat Parade from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 13, 2025.

11/24/2025

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting a luncheon celebrating the history of — and generally appreciating — Mason County. Get tickets now — it is tomorrow! (Nov 25, 2025)
TICKETS: https://northmasonchamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/10149

Alderbrook Resort & Spa is hosting a luncheon on Nov. 25 that's celebrating the history of — and generally appreciating — Mason County.

11/22/2025

Restaurant Lola Bremerton's chef John Hall talks about "Southern subtleties" and more.

Chef John Hall's Restaurant Lola in Bremerton created a buzz when it opened in 2023. Hall's Alabama roots, combined with an impressive Michelin-starred kitchen resume, deliver locally sourced, Pacific Northwest cuisine with Southern "subtleties" in an intimate space.

11/19/2025

Enjoy tree lightings and other holiday celebrations across West Sound.

As the holiday season approaches, communities across the region are gearing up for a joyful array of events filled with twinkling lights, tree lightings, and seasonal celebrations.