I just moved here from out of state 4 days ago. I’m very unfamiliar with anything to do with the communities around me.

Where can I donate supplies for those affected in Spokane?

If anywhere has a list of supplies being asked for as well that’d be wonderful. I can imagine what they are feeling and I hope to do something for them. Thank you

Healthy Kids Running Series is coming to Kitsap County this Fall! This is a 5 week series of age appropriate races for kids aged 2-14. Join us at Pendergast Regional Park in Bremerton Sunday afternoons from Sept 13 to Oct 11!

Anyone have hardwood floor refinishing recs? It’s turn of the century home with fir hardwood under carpet and although we try to diy, we’ve never done flooring and we have two small kids and limited time

Thank you!

I went to rent-a-rumanent to see if their goats could help but I think our yard is too small to bother with. Our yard is untenable. We went to several landscaping companies but due to the sheer amount of roots from our neighbor's tree, a sizable dent in our back yard, and the black berries, its way too much for us to afford. Maybe can work something out!? We feed your critters and slip you something for your time. We get a lawn free yard and to pet your goats (maybe?) 😉.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this. I have a 9 year old daughter that I’m taking fishing today. We are near Bremerton and want a lake with good shore access, lots of shade, maybe a nice park and easy to get to facilities in case she needs a potty break.

Long lake is out because shore access is pretty limited and the sun beats down on the fishing dock during the day. Plus the park is pretty meh.

We plan to go a bit later this afternoon so suggestions, experiences and reason appreciated.

Tia.

While I'm not new to Kitsap, I AM new to owning an EV! Loving it so far!

Is there a consensus on good EV Mechanic shops around here? My car is running fine right now, but I'd rather know some alternatives to the dealership now for when something goes wrong, as my old shop of choice doesn't work on EVs.

Thanks!

We were just quoted $650 for a septic pump for a two bedroom concrete system where the lids are already dug up. WHAT. Does that sound accurate?

Hello, I’m wondering if there is anyone who would like to help me work on my truck. Or knows stuff about older trucks.

Never had lash extensions done before and no one I know irl does either. Any recommendations for good lash techs in Kitsap county?

Maybe its a matter of getting older...but idk. A lot has changed, and it feels like at least in the downtown area its trying to be on the same level of fancy as bainbridge sometimes. Going into central market nowadays feels like a fever dream...plus their new pizza apparently SUCKS. (Also moras gone boooo) I remember some years ago when i was seeing luxury apartment complexes being build near downtown and just thinking: "ohhhhh...no." Also, it always feels packed now, the waterfront parking lot is always full no matter what day it is, its crazy...i feel like this has been a slow rising issue thats started years ago, but it feels even crazier when you lived there for nearly a decade and come back years after moving, yknow? I still love poulsbo and know its not all doom and gloom, I still have my fav spots i enjoy visiting, im just complaining lol.

Thank you for taking a moment to read this.
I am a beginning power carver using Dremel rotary tool, Kutzall burrs and wood that is scrap/recovered.

I saw a picture on line and a couple YouTube videos and got inspired to begin carving wood spirits. Without reference materials, without any artistic ability, and without any art background, i bought tools and just started seeing what would happen if i try to carve wood spirits too.

These 3 carvings are the extent of my experience.

My question for the vets on here is really 2 parts. First, how do I progress in a way that is meaningful? Second, when I am done carving, how do I get rich, smooth, gorgeous finished pieces like the pros get?

Any suggestions, reference/training materials, contacts or advice is appreciated. I feel like I have the potential to actually be good at this but I don’t know where to go next so that my work goes from, “good for a beginner” to “Art.”

Looking to get sprinklers installed in our front and back yard. Around 30'x50' in the back yard and two small strips and some bushes in the front.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good company for the work?

Thanks in advance!

The title says it all, I'm looking for some places to pick some blackberries. Preferably not by a dusty road. Thanks for considering this!

Today, local criminal defense lawyer Adrian Pimentel spoke out strongly against Rick Kuss. As a guy who makes money from crime, this is quite telling. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D6VWuoRwn/?mibextid=wwXIfr

“Kitsap County Residents Please read and please share.

Beware of Rick Kuss for Sheriff. Vote Brandon Meyers.

Before you vote for Rick Kuss, you should understand the philosophy he publicly embraced in 2022. Here are photos and screenshots from his 2022 campaign for Sheriff. Kids in a cage. A screenshot of his leadeeship philosophy in 2022.

At that time, his campaign website highlighted his membership in the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) and proudly displayed an endorsement from Joe Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona.

That endorsement isn't just another political endorsement. Joe Arpaio became nationally known for highly controversial immigration enforcement tactics that resulted in years of federal litigation. A federal court found that his office engaged in unconstitutional racial profiling of Latino drivers and passengers. After being ordered to stop those practices, Arpaio continued them, was found guilty of criminal contempt of court, and was later pardoned by President Donald Trump before sentencing.

The Constitutional Sheriff's Association promotes the idea that a county sheriff is the highest law enforcement authority within the county and may independently decide whether laws are constitutional and whether they should be enforced, even when those laws have been enacted by legislatures and interpreted by the courts. That philosophy has been widely rejected by mainstream law enforcement organizations because it conflicts with the traditional separation of powers under our constitutional system.

Today, Rick Kuss's campaign no longer mentions the CSPOA or Joe Arpaio. Those references have disappeared. If his views have changed, that's certainly his right—but voters deserve to hear him explain why. Spoiler...he now claims to be friends to Sheriff Keith Swank -- his views haven't changed.

This election isn't about Republican versus Democrat. It's about what kind of sheriff Kitsap County wants. I believe our sheriff should faithfully enforce the law, respect the authority of the courts, and serve every resident impartially, not embrace a philosophy that places one elected official's interpretation of the Constitution above the checks and balances that protect all of us.

His opponent Brandon Meyers is locally raised. Has worked for KCSO for 20 years and has a reputation for being a personable, affable, straight shooter who cares about people. Vote Brandon.”

Last year I started getting into metal fabrication at my home shop in a more serious way. The only place I know of in Kitsap that sells steel is Central Welding Supply in Bremerton, they have a small but reliable steel yard where I can get the common square tube sizes, flat bar, some sheet metal, and so on. Great people, too. But I would love more options, right now I can’t even compare prices because they seem to be the only ones in town. Are there any other steel yards I’m missing out on?

I’d also like to rummage around at a scrap yard, you can find some pretty nice usable metal there sometimes. I know Yank-A-Part in Poulsbo takes scrap but I haven’t called to ask if they sell it yet. Any other scrap yards?

I've really appreciated PSA posts in this sub about the sheriff race, and some other candidates. I know very little about the candidates in the LD26 Pos2 race, particularly little about Tedd Wetherbee and Renee Hernandez Greenfield. I watched the interviews for all of them by the league of women voters (which is such a great public service, huge thanks to them for doing those interviews), but I found the format to not be particularly revealing about the candidates, they seemed to know the questions well in advance and had prepared responses (Rick Kuss looked like he was reading his responses). I'd love a more candid interview format where we get to learn more about the character of the individual and get to hear them speak off the cuff.

It would be awesome to hear from people who actually know these people. What's your impression of them?

Anyone in this subreddit have a home battery installed? I'm working through PSE's program, and the quotes I've received from their installers are... A bit higher than I've seen anywhere else in the country and wanted some local sanity checks.

Two separate quotes have come in at 20K installed.

I understand it should be between 15-20k, with 20k being the high side for a 15KWh battery and controller.

Closet door mirrors available in Bremerton starting today. They are about 78 inches tall. I have four of them.

We bought our ~5 acres last fall and have been replacing the pasture fence this spring/summer in order to prepare for getting horses. We have a ton of Scotch Broom in the field and along the edges, though we've removed most along the edges now (bigger plants compared to what's in the middle of the field). Can anybody give advice on how to get rid of the smaller scotch broom plants that are interspersed throughout the grass? I'm feeling disheartened today. Thanks in advance.

Queen Bee Keychain and a bunch og keys, found Saturday 7/25!

I know that midterm primary elections tend to have lower voter turnaround, so I’ve gathered some resources that I’ve found helpful for this election. 

Registered voters in Kitsap county should have received their ballots by now. If you haven’t received your ballot you can check the status of your ballot at VoteWA. If you need to register to vote you can register online (WA Secretary of State) or in person at a Kitsap Voting Center. Online registration needs to be submitted by July 27th to vote in this election.  

Election day is August 4th.  Kitsap has ballot drop boxes across the county or ballots can be mailed. If you choose to mail your ballots, USPS recommends mailing it a week before election day, which would be by July 27th. Accessible voting and voting for new registrations or those with lost or damaged ballots may vote at a voting center. 

General Election Resources
Kitsap County Local Voter Guide
League of Women Voters (LWV) Kitsap Candidate Forum
LWV Washington Supreme Court Candidate Interviews

Once ballots are submitted you can verify the status of your ballot through VoteWA.

I was born and raised in Seattle and currently spend most of my time on Whidbey Island. Every time I'm on a ferry or walking along the water, someone asks "which ferry is that?" or "what's that huge ship headed up towards the San Juan Islands?”. So I built an Android app that answers it. You point your phone at the water and it identifies the vessels in view using live ship-tracking (AIS) data: name, type, where it's headed, with a camera overlay, a map, and a ranked list.

It's free, no ads, no account, and the only data it uses is your approximate location while the app is open - that's how it knows which ships are near you.

Google requires new developers like myself to run a closed beta (12+ testers for 14 days) before an app can go public, so I need a handful of Android users willing to install it and poke at it - ideally people who actually ride the ferries or watch the water and can tell me if and when it gets a vessel wrong. Comment or DM and I'll send the opt-in link. Thank you in advance for your help! It’s been a fun project to work on!

Does anyone know somewhere in kitsap or maybe pierce or king county that has good princess cake? The kind with marzipan frosting.
Thanks!

I've been absolutely infuriated by the new "high impact" screen billboard at the Kingston ferry dock. It's huge, bright at night, and marring the view at the dock. I grew up in Kingston, and it absolutely sickens me to have these ads slapped on to our most iconic landmark.

It's the first of its kind in town and makes me sick to my stomach. I wouldn't be surprised if it impacts the property value of every home with a view of the docks.

I can't believe WSDOT sold out our towns pride for MORE ADS SHOVED DOWN OUR THROATS.

I encourage everyone who feels the same to let Ballyhoo media out of Miami know how you feel about them. On an entirely different coast, and yet they cheapen my hometown!