Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Vessel design faces federal pressure: Kitsap Transit’s $7.7 million for the Port Orchard to Bremerton foot ferry is at risk if the new boat stays all electric. Commissioners voted 7-2 to support a hybrid design -- read the full story.

Partnership delivers lasting habitat protection: Bainbridge Island’s Drury family donated 14 acres near Seabeck to protect the Little Beef Creek estuary, honoring Gretchen Drury’s wish and strengthening habitat for threatened Hood Canal summer chum -- read the full story.

Recreational shrimp season update: Most Puget Sound spot shrimping will open May 24, with dates into July. Hood Canal will open May 10. Admiralty Inlet and Seattle-Bremerton are not scheduled to open in 2026 -- see which areas are open.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Roll, sip, repeat: For a weeknight wind-down or weekend hang, Ashleys Pub is a downtown Bremerton spot built for 21+ gamers with microbrews, ciders, mead, and a deep board game library. Bring your own takeout, claim a table with friends, and let the dice decide how late you stay... even your well-behaved dog can spectate.

Smoky vegan burger fix: Craving a burger that hits like the real thing without the post-burger regrets, Juicy J’s Smoked Burgers 100% Plant Based! smokes its patties in-house and piles on house-made sauces. A waterfront Poulsbo staple that’s friendly to vegans, flexitarians, and curious carnivores alike.

Treasure hunt, anyone? Craving a little nostalgic sparkle without leaving Kitsap? Bremerton Vintage Flea pulls together local vendors with everything from well-loved vinyl to mid-century doodads and one-of-a-kind wardrobe upgrades. Swing through this week, poke around, and let something weirdly perfect find you.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🌳 Arbor Day Celebration @ Lent Landing Park (Bremerton) | Tuesday (4/28) at 3:00 PM – Celebrate Arbor Day the Bremerton way at Lent Landing, planting a cherry blossom while the Mayor reads the proclamation and Poet Laureate Sarah Steinke adds a verse. We’re a 30-plus-year Tree City USA, so come get pleasantly muddy, bring family, friends, and sensible shoes.

🧺 7th Annual May Day Basket Contest & Display @ Port Orchard Waterfront | Thursday (4/30) at 1:00 PM – Grab a coffee and wander downtown for our annual May Day basket displays from local shops. Admire the creativity, compare ribbons and ferns, then cast your very official vote at PO Market, all teamed up with Port Orchard Waterfront and Mallory Custom Framing.

🎨 Painting Goblets On Ladies Night @ The Bisque (Port Orchard) | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – Ladies Night in Port Orchard calls for arts and sips, so reserve a slot to paint your own goblet. We supply the blanks and the kiln, you bring the gossip and color bravery. Perfect for wine, ice cream, or whatever your book club calls tea.

🖼 Form & Figure Group Art Exhibit and Callow Makers Market @ Rimbert Illustration (Bremerton) | Friday (5/1) at 5:00 PM – Rimbert Illustration is celebrating the human form with a group show that makes curves and lines feel classy, not like your chiropractor’s chart. Swing through, sip something, browse the Callow Makers Market, and leave with art, a gift, and your posture slightly improved.

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sale @ Kitsap Regional Library, Bremerton - Sylvan Way | Saturday (5/2) at 10:00 AM – Swing by the East Bremerton Friends of the Library book sale for paperbacks, DVDs, and CDs priced like it's still 2005, and your dollars keep the shelves full. It pops up First Friday and Saturday each month, so feed the nightstand stack responsibly.

🛍 Bremerton Black Market @ Quincy Square | Saturday (5/2) at 11:00 AM – Bremerton Black Market fills Quincy Square with 25 Black-led businesses, handmade goods, and the kind of food that ruins your dinner plans. It celebrates local creativity, music, community, and live performances. Bring curiosity and a tote bag, leave full, happy, and a little smug.

🌷 Decorative Spring Planters Workshop @ Locker61 (Poulsbo) | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Spring projects call for a little creative mess, so head to Locker61 for a hands-on planter workshop where they provide the clay, chalk paint, and know-how. You’ll mould, paint, and seal a pot, then strut home with porch cred, or a gift-ready Mother’s Day win.

West-facing on Kitsap Lake, this 3,808 sq ft rambler-style home with a lower level delivers 5 beds and 4 baths, including two ensuite retreats. Lake and Olympic Mountain views shine from a heated, covered deck with fireplace. A waterside patio flows to a private dock. Solar, natural gas, whole-house A/C, EV charger, and two ferries 15 minutes away seal it.