Local news for Poulsbo, North Kitsap and Kitsap County
West Sound News is a free, locally owned news site covering the meetings, schools, businesses, ballfields and neighbors that make the West Sound home. No paywall, no national chain: just reporting from people who live here.
What we cover
We focus on the stories that affect daily life here, and on the communities larger outlets tend to skip. Our North Kitsap coverage also appears under the North Kitsap News name.
Our founders
Amy Yaley
As co-founder and chief operating officer, Amy Yaley oversees sales, partnerships and strategic growth across Ward Media’s publications, including West Sound News and Kitsap Business.
With a strong background in communications and relationship management, Amy leads the business development and advertising side of the company, helping local organizations reach their communities through print and digital platforms, and making sure local journalism has the support it needs to last.
amy@ward.media
Terry Ward
Terry Ward is the founder, CEO and publisher of Ward Media, the company behind West Sound News, Kitsap Business and a network of community newspapers and business publications across Washington state.
With decades of experience in local journalism and community publishing, Terry launched West Sound News to give Poulsbo, North Kitsap and Kitsap County the trusted, community-driven news coverage they deserve: connecting residents, business leaders and local institutions through stories that matter.
terry@ward.media
Quinn Propst
Quinn reports on Poulsbo, North Kitsap and Kitsap County for West Sound News and Kitsap Business. Have a story idea? Send us a tip.
Harmony Liebert
Harmony helps local businesses reach readers across West Sound News, Kitsap Business and Ward Media’s other platforms. Reach her at harmony@ward.media or learn about advertising.
Our shared vision
Terry and Amy share a belief that local journalism strengthens a community: it keeps residents informed about the decisions made in their name, celebrates the people and businesses that make a place work, and gives neighbors a common set of facts to talk about.
West Sound News is built on that belief: a publication rooted in trust, community and the power of local voices, and free for everyone to read.
Our standards
Accurate and fair
We verify what we publish, give people a chance to respond, and clearly label opinion pieces and columns. When we get something wrong, we fix it and say so. Spot an error? Email news@westsoundnews.com.
Independent and local
West Sound News is owned by Ward Media, a Washington company, not a national chain. Advertisers and supporters never decide what we cover or how we cover it.
Open about our tools
Our reporters and editors are responsible for everything we publish. Read how we do and don’t use technology in our AI editorial policy.
Get in touch
We want to hear from you, whether it’s a tip, a correction, a celebration or a question.
About Ward Media
Ward Media is a Washington-based publishing company committed to community journalism and regional storytelling. Its portfolio includes West Sound News, Kitsap Business, The Good Life, The Leavenworth Echo, Lake Chelan Mirror, Wenatchee Business Journal and NCW News. Through print publications, digital platforms, promotional products and marketing services, Ward Media connects readers, businesses and organizations across North Central and Western Washington, strengthening the local economies and communities it serves.
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