Photo of Reama Schuldt, recipient of Washington State’s Recycler of the Year
Kitsap is showing up in the news, in new visitor experiences, and through regional partnerships that continue to strengthen our visitor economy. From Bremerton’s FIFA Fan Zone and Kitsap Transit’s visitor-ready transportation updates to local business wins, new openings, and national media coverage, here are a few highlights worth celebrating and sharing.
Reama Named WA State Recycler of the Year https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/local/communities/bremerton/2026/05/15/bremerton-business-wins-wa-recycling-award/90037136007/
Bremerton Fan Zone https://www.downtownbremerton.org/events/bremerton-fan-zones
Kitsap Transit Tap to Pay + Extended Schedule https://www.kitsaptransit.com/sea-26
Visit Bainbridge Island & Visit Gig Harbor Receive Port of Seattle Grants https://www.portseattle.org/news/over-30-tourism-projects-across-region-receive-port-seattle-funding
Tideland Summer Issue Is Out https://www.tidelandmag.com/issue/2026-summer
Send Nodes Opens in Poulsbo https://sendnodesplantshop.com/
Peninsula Paradise https://www.nwtravelmag.com/washington/peninsula-paradise-kitsap-s-coastal-charm/article_bc4b49b9-1fff-4f96-a9aa-58a9596ea410.html
Whiskey & Waffles https://www.aol.com/articles/port-gamble-diner-offers-waffles-183430000.html
Local Artist Featured in Seattle Refined https://seattlerefined.com/features/artistoftheweek/artist-of-the-week-lynnette-sandbloom-art-paint-draw-write-university-washington-bainbridge-island
Can’t Do a European Vacation? Check Out Poulsbo https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2026/05/30/cant-do-european-vacation-visit-these-10-european-inspired-us-cities/
Rosé Season in Kitsap https://www.southsoundmag.com/eat-drink/rose-season-kitsap-peninsula/article_04820905-9f0b-428d-9186-cac9b5217311.html
Poulsbo Featured in “Themed Towns in Washington” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYY3hG4xkyg
World Cup-Themed Statue Unveiled in Bremerton https://www.aol.com/articles/world-cup-themed-statue-unveiled-175641006.html
UW Visits the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial https://artsci.washington.edu/news/2026-05/humanities-site-near-you