West Sound Magazine

12/12/2025

Wild Society's Shawn Larson wants everyone to fall in love with nature.

You might say that Shawn Larson, PhD, never met a sea otter she didn't like. And you wouldn't be wrong.

12/11/2025

'Tis the season for holiday crafts.

'Tis the season for holiday crafts. The Sip in Poulsbo is hosting two more Holiday Wreath Workshops for those interested in creating festive foliage décor.

12/10/2025

Unring those unwanted tinnitus bells and get some peace and quiet.

Your tinnitus can be treated. And you can live a life with less ringing.

12/09/2025

Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder, fish and chips — Ivar's Seafood Bar.

Gig Harbor diners will soon have a new option for chowder and fish and chips: Ivar's is opening a Seafood Bar in the Uptown Gig Harbor complex, with an anticipated February 2026 launch, Gig Harbor Now reported this week.

12/08/2025

The 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T hatchback sedan packs a lot of excitement in a compact package.

The 2025 Mazda 3 2.5T hatchback sedan packs a lot of driving fun in a compact package. The Mazda 3 excels at combining practicality and performance. The base car is well-designed, attractively priced and highly functional.

12/05/2025

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

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.