West Sound Magazine

07/28/2026

Calina Morgan, a recent graduate from Poulsbo’s North Kitsap High School, was recently declared a top-10 finalist in the popular duct-tape brand, The Duck Brand 26th annual Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest. Read more here:

The teen used more than 39 rolls of tape for her creation.

07/23/2026

Discover the charm of Kitsap Peninsula's Lavender Country! 🌿💜 Explore our guide for the best spots to visit and enjoy the relaxing beauty of lavender fields:

We’ve selected a few of our favorite spots to spend a day in the blooms in Pierce, Clallam, and Jefferson counties.

07/20/2026

Ready to add some fun to your next gathering? Check out our tips for hosting a memorable rosé party at home! Cheers to making great memories together:

Contributor Brooke Huffman shares her top tips for hosting a successful at-home wine tasting party.

07/17/2026

Come join the fun! Silverdale is making a splash at its annual Whaling Days Festival. Don’t miss out—check out all the details here:

Proceeds from the event will be donated to local charitable organizations and to scholarships for high school graduates of the Central Kitsap School District.

07/10/2026

We are proud to be a sponsor of the 40th Summer Art Festival!
🗓️ JULY 18-19 | Sat 10-6 + Sun 10-5
📍 Sehmel Homestead Park, Gig Harbor

Get more details here: https://peninsulaartleague.org/

07/03/2026

The 2026 iteration of the city of Poulsbo-hosted music series, Summer Nights at the Bay, is back! There will be free raffles and games in addition to its musical lineup. Programming will kick off from 2-6 p.m. on July 4 with a special double-header concert to honor America’s 250th birthday.

Get the rest of the summer’s performance lineups here:

Festival attractions include vendor booths, local food, live music, and more.

07/02/2026

🌲☀️ Our July–August issue is here! Adventure awaits in our Travel & Outdoors issue, packed with inspiration for your best summer yet. Explore the Summer Ale Trail, discover Kitsap's best beaches, and check out the can't-miss summer music scene—all in one issue. Pick up your copy today and start planning your next Pacific Northwest adventure! 🏖️🍻🎶

06/30/2026

Trying to decide on what to do for the Fourth of July? Here’s a roundup of just a few of the festivities happening in the area to help you narrow it down. 🎆

Check out this roundup of events celebrating America's 250th birthday.

06/18/2026

There’s no one-size-fits-all way to celebrate Father’s Day. Sometimes it’s a drink in hand, sometimes it’s dinner outdoors, and sometimes it’s a group of baby goats doing parkour off your back. So, no matter what Dad has in mind, this year several events across Kitsap cover all the above! 💙

Four activities that are sure to brighten Dad's day this June 21.

06/16/2026

We’re still smiling from last week’s Best of West Sound event! Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable night. Want to relive the highlights? Catch our full event recap!

Community members gathered on June 9 for the Best of West Sound party — the first of its kind for the brand.