When the global pandemic abruptly docked Sam Spiva's decade-long career as a cruise industry corporate chef, he turned crisis into opportunity by tapping into his most treasured culinary secret—the vibrant world of freshly ground spices. What began as a "side hustle" selling homemade spice blends has flourished into Spiva Cooking, a thriving Bremerton-based business that's bringing restaurant-quality flavors to home kitchens across Kitsap County through 35 distinct, preservative-free spice blends that showcase Spiva's globe-spanning culinary expertise.

Olympic College is nearing completion of the first phase of its two-phase plan to transform the Poulsbo campus into a regional hub for health sciences. The phased plan will help the college expand its healthcare division to address the critical shortage of medical professionals in Kitsap and surrounding counties.

Your laundry’s worst nightmare has arrived on Bainbridge Island. Lotta’s Laundry, a laundry pickup and delivery service on the island, may be your laundry’s worst nightmare but she’s also your weekend’s best friend.

How One CEO Turned a Chocolate Company’s Crisis into a Mission for Industry Reform Photos courtesy of Crabtree Brands By QUINN PROPSTWard Media Staff Reporter When sexual harassment occurs in the workplace, companies often work to keep it quiet to protect their image and bottom line. But when Peter Crabtree learned of sexual harassment in his chocolate company, L’Atelier TR (LTR), he made a bold decision: rather than handling the matter quietly, he chose to address it head-on, determined to make a meaningful impact and create change in his restaurants and the hospitality industry as a whole. Crabtree chose to share...