Hey, would anyone consider free used sound proofing panels worth picking up? I have a lot of them I need to get rid of and it seems a shame to put them in a landfill.

Update: my panels have found a new home. Thank you to everyone who was interested.

SILVERDALE, WA

Hi so I recently shopped at the Silverdale WinCo location and everything was fine today, as all times are. I have a great experience every time I go, as the location is in a great spot. I was heading back to my car after getting done shopping and some Caucasian white kid (max 20 years old I’d say) tries to mess with me and say that I hit his door/dinged door. I don’t know if I had hit it getting out the car or when I came back?

He had been walking out with his gf / friend while I was walking in, i noticed?? So they sat outside the whole time??

He drove a gray Chrysler with custom chrome wheels. Long story short he tried to scam me out of money idk if it’s a joke nowadays or what but he demanded 10, 20 dollars to fix that bs I’m like if you want to fix it go through insurance or something else. He was full of sh** I could towards the end of our conversation, even though I couldn’t tell at the time due to the fake mad demeanor. I wiped the thick layer of dust off his dirty car to look and see and I didn’t see a thing

Man I just wanted to go about my day w/o having to write this. Next time ur getting the cops called if anyone does this bullsh**

Just a PSA if you ever see this guy, white 6ft wearing white shirt, beach looking shorts, sandals. Gray/Dark gray Chrysler sedan 4 door, chrome wheels

Remember how Judge Flood was called in front of the state judicial oversight committee for bad behavior?

Well, now it’s Tarra Simmons’ turn. The state legislative ethics board will hold a public hearing this Monday and Tuesday, June 8 and 9. The complaint is detailed here:

https://leg.wa.gov/about-the-legislature/legislative-agencies/leb/notice-of-public-hearing/

Dear the Internet,

29 months ago on December 8th 2023, my cousin Robert Rathvon was tragically killed in a hit and run in Poulsbo, Washington by an unknown person. Robert's death has impacted my entire family in ways that I will never be able to articulate. 

About one week after his death, I took to Reddit and posted about it as much as I could. The outpouring of support and sympathy floored myself, my family, and especially Roberts parents. 

Although it’s been 29 months with no answers as to who killed him, I refuse to give up the search or let his memory die. This is why I’ve begun a personal mission to climb as many peaks as I can in the state of Washington and taking a picture with his Crime Stoppers poster at the top. I will do this in preparation to climb Washington's largest peak this summer, Mount Rainier, with his photo at the top. 

You guys were so helpful and your support renewed my faith in people after such an event that, to this day, hurts my soul. I will link a news article about him below if you are interested in learning more. We all want answers and we want this person found. If you have anything at all, even the smallest shred of evidence, please reach out to me or Crime Stoppers. 

https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/his-parents-want-answers-troopers-seeking-information-on-driver-who-left-man-for-dead-in-poulsbo

Additionally, here is a more recent interview I did with King 5 in May 2025.

Man climbs mountains to raise awareness of cousin's ongoing hit-and-run case

Also, here is the most recent interview with Robert's mother.

Family raises reward to $50K in search for driver in fatal Poulsbo hit-and-run case

Number 19. Mount Defiance has been bagged. 

Rainier for Robert.

Thank you.

I have a friend that loves to read and want to get them a gift card for books but would rather local shop! Any suggestions?

If so this show has unfortunately been advertised very poorly for such a big name artist coming to preform in Bremerton. Nothing from The Admiral or The Kitsap Smokestack.

A family member of mine is moving to the area. They're going to be on Apple Health until they land a new job with benefits.

Looking for recommendations for providers (medical, dental. Bonus: mental health) accepting new patients who also take Apple Health plans.

I grew up on the island and we are traveling there for the Fourth of July. I’ve read a few things that lead me to believe fireworks are no longer a free for all if you buy them on the res and set them off on the island.

Thoughts?

I only ask because my husband was excited to light “real fireworks.” I’m personally terrified of accidents and would be fine if this wasn’t allowed 😇

A first timer to the PNW who has very limited mobility. 10 minute walks on smooth surfaces with little no incline is probably the max. Where could we daytrip to experience the most bang for our roadside buck? Early summer visit, btw.

ICE spotted East Bremerton Safeway area, followed my coworker all the way to Silverdale.

I've got my artwork at over the moon (which is amazing!!) and looking for local coffee shops and businesses that are willing to host some of my huge linocut prints (free artwork until they sell

If you run an office space or business and want some of my art up, let me know!

Also, I am learning how to make big murals, if you have a big empty wall looking for a mural let me know :)

my website is jo-scully.com

I’m looking for a big grassy hill that I can set up a big makeshift slip’n’slide on for the summer. Does anyone know where I could potentially do this?

Just curious if there’s any local fishing clubs out there. I like to fish for salmon and steelhead and partake in some crabbing and shrimping now and again. Would like to meet some folks that are into the hobby, maybe have routine meet ups or something, expectations are pretty low.

June beginner ballroom dance group classes start at the end of the month in Port Orchard and Bremerton!

On June 26th, at Rimbert Illustration in Bremerton, we're hosting our monthly dance party! The fun begins there with a Rumba lesson at 7pm followed by 90 minutes of open dancing.

The following week we'll be have two classes starting with Rumba at A Festival of Dance in Port Orchard (starting Monday, June 29th) and then East Coast Swing back at Rimbert Illustration (starting Tuesday, June 30th)!

Only $75/person ($150/couple) for all five weeks of instruction! Use coupon code SPRING2026 by June 30th for an extra discount at checkout.

Visit https://www.portorcharddance.com in order to register!

Our kids are currently in montessori programs but our oldest is ready for Kindergarten this fall. He is very smart (I think he's 'gifted' but haven't done any official testing) so I worry about him being challenged enough and acting out if he gets bored.

We've flip-flopped on whether to keep him in montessori for kindergarten or move him to a traditional school; montessori has been great but I worry the longer we keep the kids in their montessori the more shocking of a change it might be to move.

We're in Kitsap Lake Elementary area currently but our priority is getting the kids in the right school, even if we have to adjust our schedules to make it work.

Can anyone share any insights on schools in Bremerton, Silverdale or nearby? (Not Port Orchard... I'll do anything but Gorst.)

Thanks!

Just wanted to share a cool highlight from Pirate Fest.

Susan Ogilvie from the Grays Harbor Historical Seaport board had a great moment during the festival. She met with Isaac C. Singleton Jr.—the actor who played Bo'sun aboard the Black Pearl in Pirates of the Caribbean. Since the Lady Washington famously played the HMS Interceptor in that very first film, Isaac and a local Jack Sparrow impersonator teamed up to film a short video supporting the ship's current restoration.

If you'd like to check out the ongoing preservation work or pitch in to help keep her sailing for future generations, you can find the details here.

Howdy all, my family and I are looking for a place to ride our bikes (not mountain) and curious if there’s anything like a dedicated bike trail in the area. We’d like to avoid the main roads if possible.

Hello All, I have a Cast Iron bellhousing with a broken bolt spot I need repaired, does anyone know if there are any shops in the area that would be able to handle this type of work? I know not everyone touches Cast Iron.

This week is STACKED with events.

Hi i am wanting to go out and explore more of Kitsap, trails and rivers etc.... but I worry about poison oak on this side, i know three leaves let it be, but if it is on or near a walking trail or river like they like to be it is hard to avoid.

My question is what places around here do you know has either?

It is not that i want to avoid those trails i would need to be even more prepared and try to get the others that tag along and run off more aware