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Let's ensure Bremerton's Bridge Blast keeps going
I am fortunate enough to have a front row seat for the annual Bremerton Bridge Blast, as I live in Manette. But as you know you do not have to live in Manette to enjoy this outstanding fireworks display. The streets were filled with cars Saturday, not a parking spot to be found. The water had boats on both sides of the bridge. Many Bremertonians and Kitsapers enjoyed this spectacle that very generous Kitsap businesses sponsored.
Gig Harbor Now and Then | Right Hand Peninsula would’ve been a better name
As we noted in our previous column, the Key Peninsula was named in 1931 through a contest organized by several local businessmen. The winner, Edward M. Stone of Lakebay, submitted the name “Key.” That, added to “peninsula,” of course resulted in “Key Peninsula.” Our new question has to do with the runners-up:
New centrist party led by former Nirvana bassist kicking off at Bremerton's Charleston
Voters feeling underwhelmed about last week's presidential debate can stay tuned for this fall, when Washington's presidential ballot could offer an unexpected third option: Nirvana's founding bassist. Krist Novoselić, who founded Nirvana along with Kurt Cobain, is the chair of Washington's newly formed Cascade Party, as well as their proposed presidential candidate. He...
Russell Square Secures TCO for Highlands at Silverdale
Russell Square, a developer and general contractor specializing in multifamily development, announced that it has secured a temporary certificate of occupancy for its latest development, The Highlands at Silverdale. “Securing the TCO for The Highlands at Silverdale is a testament to the collaborative effort between Russell Square, Jackson Square Properties,...
Harbor Happenings | July Art Walk is Saturday
Work by more than 50 artists will on display at downtown galleries during Art Walk, fr0m 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 6. Children who visit the Harbor History Museum during Art Walk can try their hand at creating greeting cards from sea-life collages on handmade marbled papers. Artist Suzie Cowan will lead the lessons starting at 11:30 a.m. She’s the featured artist at the museum and her nature-inspired work is on display in the museum’s main gallery.
'Already full court press': Washington officials warn of starting wildfires before Fourth of July
SEATTLE — Washington officials stressed the importance of fireworks safety Tuesday afternoon before the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz said at a press conference Tuesday officials are expecting a difficult fire season in 2024. Last year, a Fourth of July fire in Mason...
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