Poulsbo
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With more than a century of service behind it, Martha & Mary has long been a cornerstone of care for children, seniors and families across Kitsap County. Today, as demand for accessible, high-quality care continues to grow, the organization is evolving to meet modern challenges while staying rooted in its founding values of compassion and…
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Pickleball Kingdom Turns Play Into a New Model for Community Wellness
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For more than two decades, Jay Burghart has played a key role in shaping healthcare delivery in Kitsap County, helping guide The Doctors Clinic through growth, industry changes and an increasingly complex medical landscape.
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Samish Bay Olympia oysters. (Courtesy of Puget Sound Restoration Fund) How Puget Sound Restoration Fund is stitching marine life back together, one oyster and kelp blade at a time
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As Kitsap County continues to grow, the systems that support daily life — water, wastewater treatment, and broadband — play an increasingly critical role in economic stability and opportunity. At the center of that work is Kitsap Public Utilities District General Manager Angela Bennink, a lifelong Kitsap resident whose career has focused on expanding access…
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Officer Justin Black and Jet, joined by fellow Poulsbo Police Department officers, present a plaque of appreciation to Animal Emergency & Specialty Center (AESC) to display in its Poulsbo lobby. (Leah Thompson / Scandia Studio) How a Poulsbo Comfort Dog and a Local Veterinary Hospital Are Redefining Community Care
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The front façade of Nordic Hill Manor, a turreted, European-inspired home set on 20 wooded acres overlooking Poulsbo. (Photo courtesy of Nordic Hill Manor) How Nordic Hill Manor Turned a Family Dream Into One of Kitsap’s Most Sought-After Retreats
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For more than a decade, Caffe Cocina has been a community touchstone in Poulsbo — a place where great coffee, local connection, and entrepreneurial grit intersect. At the center of it all is CEO Eric Mahler, whose unlikely path from banking to specialty coffee has shaped one of Kitsap County’s most recognizable hometown brands.
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Kitsap County Commissioner Christine Rolfes shares an update with members of the Poulsbo North Kitsap Rotary Club during a presentation on county initiatives and challenges. (Terry Ward/Ward Media) County Commissioner Christine Rolfes outlines key accomplishments, budget pressures, and infrastructure concerns in an address to the Poulsbo North Kitsap Rotary Club.
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Kitsap OBGYN’s Poulsbo clinic is pictured in November. The Suquamish Tribe will acquire the long-standing women’s health practice in January 2026, a move intended to expand access to obstetric and gynecological care in Kitsap County. (Terry Ward/Ward Media) Suquamish Tribe’s 2026 acquisition aims to stabilize women’s healthcare access and keep Kitsap OBGYN services operating without interruption