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Happy weekend, Kitsap County! In today’s edition: A pop-up comedy show, a Buddhist peace pagoda nearing completion, USS Nimitz retiring, and more. Let’s get to it!

— Cait Baker

🏆 Most popular this week

Curated by popular demand — here are this week’s most-clicked events, local spots, and stories.

Laughter lands closer to home: A comedy show came to Silverdale’s Kitsap Mall this month, headlined by Dan Rosenberg and Bree Real. Organizers are exploring monthly shows while pursuing a liquor license and permanent club — see what’s planned next.

A beacon for nonviolence: After 40 years, a Buddhist peace pagoda next to NBK-Bangor is nearing completion. The Bainbridge Island and Ground Zero Center project will open in late May, with finishing touches underway — read the full story.

Gold Rush recipe inspires giving: Earlier this month, Kitsap pizza maker Will Grant marked National Pizza Day by donating 80 pies to Mary’s Place and Salvation Army in Bremerton, known for 120-year-old sourdough starter — see where they were delivered.

Carrier fleet in transition: USS Nimitz has returned to Bremerton, ending its Navy career. Ford class carriers take the lead, though delays to USS John F. Kennedy could leave a short term capability gap — get all the details.

What drivers should expect: Safety upgrades at Highway 305 and High School Road on Bainbridge continue. Feb. 11 open house has passed, and northbound travel gets priority through early March, completion late spring — see what’s planned and when.

Community-focused development moves ahead: Housing Kitsap will begin construction soon on the Southern Cross project on Bainbridge Island, adding four affordable homes with ADUs. Completion is expected in 2027 with state and county funding — get all the project details.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why precious metals are back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

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🎲 Wednesday Night D&D @ Discordia Games | Wednesday (3/4) at 6:00 PM – Need a midweek quest that doesn’t involve laundry? Swing by for free, open D&D tables, and grab a seat if there’s space. It’s low-pressure adventure, high-quality banter, and just enough dice rolling to remind you imagination still beats another streaming queue.

ℹ KACS Information Night – March 5 @ Kitsap Adventist Christian School | Thursday (3/5) at 5:00 PM – Bring your questions, your coffee, and your best skeptical face to KACS’s info night and open house. Tour the campus, meet teachers, and peek at next year’s classrooms. Christ-centered, strong academics, sports and music, and a caring Eagles community that actually feels like one.

🆓 First Friday @ Vibe Coworks (Poulsbo, WA) | Friday (3/6) at 9:00 AM – Whether you’re coworking-curious or tired of negotiating with your kitchen table, swing by for Free First Friday and claim a desk on the house. Bring the laptop, skip the café outlet hunt, and knock out your list with good people, strong Wi-Fi, and zero pressure.

🐚 Oyster Bar Series @ The Harbour Public House | Friday (3/6) at 4:00 PM – Fridays at Harbour Pub, The Little Pearl is back shucking absurdly fresh local oysters, rotating Miyagi oysters from Rock Point and Baywater Sweets. You sip a cold beer or wine, nibble pub bites, and pretend this counts as meal prep. Come early, island time stops when oysters are involved.

🎨 Community Create Night @ Kitsap Regional Library (Bremerton – Dr. MLK Jr.) | Friday (3/6) at 5:00 PM – Bring your half-finished scarf, that stubborn zine, and drop in for a free, low-pressure make night with KRL’s librarian artists and Wayzgoose crew. Think therapy with scissors, chat printmaking with Rosie Bromberg, or sit, stitch, and breathe while the 2026 cohort carves giant lino.

🎤 Farm Days Comedy Show & Auction Fundraiser @ Cloverleaf Bar & Grill | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Comedy and a live auction are taking over Cloverleaf in Bremerton with Cris Larson and Milt Abel, to fuel F.A.R.M. Days, 50 years strong. Laugh hard, bid higher, and a $35 ticket helps 1,200 kids with special needs ride horses, meet animals, and make memories.

💡 Light Up Bremerton @ Quincy Square | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Take a stroll to Quincy Square for Bremerton’s first lantern parade, lighting up First Friday Art Walk without singeing anyone’s eyebrows. Bring a handmade, store-bought, or bedazzled lantern, then bask in art, food, prizes, and small-town sparkle. No open flames, just glowing vibes.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Kitsap County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 49°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 3%

Partly sunny. High near 49, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 53°F – Low: 34°F – Precip: 2%

Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind around 6 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

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