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Hello Kitsap County! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Zayn’s first solo tour, a lantern parade, and and gold and silver’s hot streak + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Global KONNAKOL tour announced: ZAYN will bring his first solo arena and stadium tour to Seattle, with dates running May to November. Kitsap fans can plan the ferry ride now for a big night — get all the details.

Community connections on display: Discover Greater Hansville Open House is March 21 at Greater Hansville Community Center, with nonprofits and county services. NK Options is preparing its biggest fundraiser at Poulsbo’s Fraternal Order of Eagles — get all the details.

Permit timeline and outlook: Port Orchard’s Ives Mills project is in planning and pre-construction and will bring 49 affordable homes where owners help build with Housing Kitsap, after $1.2 million federal funding in July — learn about the timeline.

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 they’re 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.

Highlights this week:

• Get started with orchard mason bees
• Experience Tracie Marsh Band up close
• Become a Kitsap Humane Society foster
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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From the initial exam fee just to be seen, to x-rays, surgery, medication, and follow-up visits… the bill racks up fast (to say the least). And at that moment? You’re not thinking about your savings, you’re just saying yes to whatever keeps them thriving.

As soon as we got home, I dug around online and ultimately signed up for Spot.

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Tapas night, sorted. Paella Bar does shareable tapas, proper paella, and Spanish wines with sangria that suit catching up, not overplanning. Slide onto a barstool or settle at a cozy table, split a few plates, sip, and let the conversation meander… dinner handled.

Trail-tested essentials: When your rainy-week hikes or last-minute ferry getaways need an upgrade, Wildernest Outdoor Store delivers packs, layers, and the small, clutch items you forget, plus local trail intel and durable gear that earns its keep.

Movie night, leveled up: Tracyton Movie House brings big‑screen magic close to home with comfy seats, crisp sound, and a friendly neighborhood vibe. When you want something easy that still feels special, grab a friend and settle in at Tracyton Movie House for a weeknight escape that hits just right.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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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.

🏮 Lantern Parade @ Quincy Square | Friday (3/6) at 5:45 PM – Quincy Square is lighting up with a lantern parade, and yes, your handmade, store-bought, or delightfully bedazzled light absolutely counts. Stroll with the neighbors as the sun slips out, swap oohs and ahhs, then ask Parks and Rec about their DIY lantern workshop.

🎵 Live Music @ Bigfoot’s House of Vinyl and More | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Local standouts Raspberry Season and Peace are plugging in for a no cover charge, all ages show that delivers the good stuff without the scene. Bring the kids, the neighbor who alphabetizes vinyl, and your two-step. Quality tunes, zero fuss, hometown cred included.

🐝 The Buzz on Bees @ Bainbridge Gardens, Inc. | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Because the deer already eat half the yard, let’s at least keep the bees happy. Bainbridge’s Certified Professional Horticulturist and beekeeper, Charles Schafer, explains what’s stressing pollinators, and practical things home gardeners can do to help. It’s free, bring curiosity, not the sprayer.

🎮 Pokemon League @ Discordia Games | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Got a dusty binder, a Switch, and a competitive streak you pretend is “for the kids”? The free Pokémon League is all play, trades, and friendly battles, with prizes to boot. Even on tournament days, all levels welcome, earn the league pack, enjoy the chatter.

🎲 Crosby Bunco @ Crosby Community Center | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Bunco night is rolling into Crosby with a $5 buy-in, ages 11 and up at the tables, and precisely zero babysitting. Shake the dice, swap stories, and claim bragging rights. Dust off your lucky charm, call the sitter, and come be delightfully competitive.

❤ Bingo @ McCloud’s Grill House | Sunday (3/8) at 5:00 PM – Sunday bingo at McCloud’s Grill House lets you flex that competitive streak while funding local nonprofits around Kitsap. Bring the crew, order something solid, and dab your way to prizes, bragging rights, and the rare feeling that a second round counts as community service.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Kitsap County report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 52°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 97%

Rain before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then rain. Cloudy. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 48°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 78%

Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 2 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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