fish out of water
Where to view the autumnal return of spawning salmon to Kitsap streams and creeks
Stefan Frei: an artist between the goalposts
Seattle Sounders’ star goalkeeper on the intersection of art and sport
happy (water) trails to you
A roadmap to wonder on the water—our guide to Kitsap’s world-class paddling trails
the west sound unites for ukraine
Creative local responses to the Ukraine crisis—from sending supplies to refugees to saving animals in Odessa. Updated regularly.
salish scenes: blake island suprise
Illustrator Mary Jo Davis sketches a local island’s shores.
destination: port townsend
Where to eat, drink and shop in this seaside Victorian charmer.
let it not happen again
Bainbridge Island Japanese American community commemorates 80 years since forced removal.
wild swimming
Discover what draws adventurous local swimmers to the beauty and challenges of West Sound waters.
a warrior for peace
Meet Akuyea Karen Vargas—mentor, civil rights activist and historian of the West Sound’s communities of color.
stewards of the salish sea
The Suquamish Tribe’s fight to save salmon habitat benefits us all.