BaseLocal

Kitsap County’s Favorite Newsletter

Kitsap County news, events, and recommendations delivered free every morning.

Kitsap County, WA
35Events this week
7Free things to do
91New spots
101New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Kitsap County

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 35 events, day by day →

Giggle & Grow

Friday 12pm · Nurturing Expressions Poulsbo Boutique · Free

Callow Nights - Third Fridays

Friday 5pm · Charleston District

🚗🍔 CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-IN at MAYNARD'S! 🍔🚗

Friday 5:30pm · Maynard's Restaurant

Friday Night Live

Friday 6pm · Crosby Community Center

Friday Night Commander

Friday 7pm · Discordia Games · Free

New in Kitsap County

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Fritz Fry House

Restaurants

Sauce up your fries: Fritz Fry House keeps downtown Bremerton fueled with fresh-cut fries built for dipping and made-to-order burgers that actually taste like someone cared.

fritzfryhouse.co ↗

Ashleys Pub

Nightlife

Game night, upgraded: Whether you’re building empires or just rolling for laughs, Ashley's Pub packs a deep board game library with microbrews, ciders, and mead to match.

ashleys.pub ↗

Poulsbo Candy Shoppe

Bakeries & Sweets

Treat your sweet tooth: Poulsbo Candy Shoppe is all about in-house fudge that tastes like a hug from your grandma’s recipe book, plus shelves of nostalgic sweets that make you point and say remember these.

poulsbocandyshoppesweets.com ↗

Kitsap County’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Kitsap County’s best →

Most read in Kitsap County

The five stories Kitsap County readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Washington Gang Member Released After Seven Shootings Now Wanted Again After Violating Probation

    Dejhon Orange, a 21-year-old man who served time for involvement in seven drive-by shootings in the Tacoma area, is on the run from prison after being released from prison.

    Full story at lawenforcementtoday.com ↗

  2. Driver Rescued After Car Sinks at Bremerton's Lions Park

    A driver was rescued after his overturned vehicle was found partially submerged in the waters off East Bremerton's Lions Park.

    Full story at hoodline.com ↗

  3. September brings changes to the Kitsap Fast Ferry Service - MyNorthwest

    The Kitsap Fast Ferry Service will return to its pre-pandemic schedule, eliminating 14 daily sailings between Bremerton and Seattle.

    Full story at mynorthwest.com ↗

  4. Stage 2 burn ban lifted in Kitsap County - Kitsap Daily News

    The Kitsap County Fire Marshal has lifted a Stage 2 ban on all recreational fires, effective immediately, following recent rainfall and increased humidity lowering the risk of fire spread.

    Full story at kitsapdailynews.com ↗

  5. Between Tacoma And Port Townsend Is A Scenic Peninsula Escape With Vibrant Parks, Shops, And Mountain Views - Islands

    Silverdale, Washington State's Kitsap Peninsula, is known for its scenic waterfronts, striking mountain vistas, and numerous outdoor recreational opportunities.

    Full story at islands.com ↗

Explore Kitsap County

The rest of what BaseLocal keeps current for the city.

Kitsap County eventsAll 35 events this week, day by dayThis weekend in Kitsap CountyThe 16 things worth your weekendFree things to do7 free events happening this weekRead the latest editionSee exactly what lands in your inboxBurien19 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalSeattle22 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalTacoma22 miles away — nearby on BaseLocalRenton25 miles away — nearby on BaseLocal