AROUND THE PENINSULA
Community
Claire Rudolf Murphy writes from the heart of the Puget Sound, and she is glad to share the local businesses, organizations, and events that make this corner of Washington such a good place to live and work. These are trusted neighbors worth knowing across Kitsap County and beyond.
COMMUNITY EVENT
Kitsap Fair & Stampede
Kitsap Fair & Stampede is the nonprofit that puts on Bremerton’s beloved county fair and PRCA rodeo each summer at the Kitsap Fairgrounds. The lineup runs from livestock barns and 4-H exhibits to grandstand concerts, a demolition derby, and midway rides. It is a tradition that draws families from across the peninsula year after year.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival
The Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival turns the Kitsap Fairgrounds into a summer music destination, filling three days with blues, rock, and blues-rock on an open-air stage. National touring acts share the bill with regional favorites for a lively 21-and-up crowd. For Bremerton-area music fans, it has become one of the season’s can’t-miss weekends.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
North Mason Chamber
The North Mason Chamber of Commerce supports businesses and residents across the Belfair and Hood Canal area from its office on Romance Hill Road. Beyond networking and a member directory, it runs visitor centers in Belfair and Union plus a licensing sub-agency for vehicle, vessel, and fishing and hunting needs. It is a practical, welcoming first stop for anyone getting connected in North Mason County.
REAL ESTATE
Tara Scouten Real Estate
Tara Scouten is a Kitsap Peninsula Realtor with Keller Williams West Sound in Poulsbo, guiding buyers and sellers with nearly two decades of local experience. Honest, hometown, and calm under pressure, she brings extra care to relocations, military PCS moves, and life transitions. Clients across the peninsula describe her as a neighbor first and an agent second.
ELECTRICAL
Ampure Electric
Ampure Electric is a Gig Harbor electrical contractor working throughout Pierce and Kitsap counties. The licensed team takes on panel upgrades, solar and battery backup, standby generators, and EV charger installations for homes and businesses. Clients appreciate clean workmanship and clear guidance on bringing a home’s electrical system up to modern demands.
OWNER-BUILDER CONSULTING
Equity Consulting LLC
Equity Consulting LLC helps owner-builders take on their own custom home projects with confidence across Western Washington. The firm guides clients through budgeting, hiring subcontractors, pulling permits, and the many decisions a build demands. It is hands-on coaching for people who want to manage their home construction without going it alone.
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Peninsula Construction Services
Peninsula Construction Services has built custom homes across Kitsap County since 1988, handling everything from new construction on bare land to additions, ADUs, and kitchen and bath remodels. The family-run team is known for clear contracts, respectful job sites, and projects that finish on schedule. Homeowners from Poulsbo to Bainbridge Island trust them to turn plans into finished, livable space.
AUTO REPAIR
B&B Auto Repair
B&B Auto Repair has kept Kitsap County drivers on the road from its Bremerton shop since 1983. The family-owned business delivers ASE-certified maintenance and repair, from routine service to bigger fixes, with the kind of straight talk that earns repeat customers. It is a longtime local shop people trust with their vehicles.
ROOFING & SOLAR CARE
Rainier Roof & Solar
Rainier Roof & Solar pairs roof care with solar maintenance, offering panel cleaning, critter guards, moss removal, and gutter work across Pierce, King, Kitsap, and Thurston counties. The Buckley-based team inspects the roof before touching an array and sets a fixed written price before any job begins. It is a dependable choice for homeowners whose original solar installer is no longer around.
JUNK & HAULING
Bouchard Hauling & Removal
Bouchard Hauling & Removal offers fast, friendly junk and debris removal across Mason, Kitsap, and Pierce counties. The local crew handles cleanouts, demolition debris, and general hauling, making it easy to clear out whatever needs to go. It is dependable, neighborly service for homeowners and businesses alike.
PLUMBING
Pelican Plumbing
Pelican Plumbing is a licensed, bonded, and insured plumbing company serving Kitsap County, Gig Harbor, and Tacoma. The crew handles repipes, gas lines, water heaters, and remodel plumbing, bringing careful work to projects large and small. Homeowners rely on them for honest assessments and dependable fixes that last.
Kevin Jordan Campbell
RETIREMENT PLANNING
Kevin Jordan Campbell
Kevin Jordan Campbell is a financial advisor and author of Fearless who leads free retirement workshops in Poulsbo and Bremerton. His sessions walk pre-retirees through income planning, taxes, Social Security, and Medicare in plain language. It is an approachable way for peninsula residents to get their arms around retirement.
ForeverHome
AGING IN PLACE
ForeverHome
ForeverHome is a Poulsbo-based company focused on aging in place, helping homeowners stay safe and independent in the homes they love. Through coaching, training, and tailored home plans, it prepares households for the changes that come with time. It is a thoughtful resource for anyone planning ahead for comfort and accessibility.
SOLAR ENERGY
Power Trip Energy Co.
Power Trip Energy Co. has designed and installed grid-tied solar systems for homes and small businesses across the Olympic and Kitsap regions since 2003. The Port Townsend company walks each client from a free home evaluation through a finished, grid-connected array, backed by certified installers. Its long track record and focus on local clean energy make it a trusted name on the peninsula.
ROOFING & EXTERIORS
Evergreen State Roofing
Evergreen State Roofing is a locally owned company covering roofing, gutters, and siding for homes and businesses across Thurston, Kitsap, and the wider South Sound. Based in Olympia, the crew takes on new roofs, repairs, and full exterior upgrades built for Pacific Northwest weather. Customers value straightforward estimates and work that holds up season after season.
RESALE & HOME DÉCOR
The Bouchard Boutique
The Bouchard Boutique is a resale and home decor shop in Belfair stocked with curated vintage furniture, housewares, art, and collectibles. Inventory is sourced firsthand from local hauls and rotates often, so no two visits look quite alike. Community-minded to its core, the shop donates a share of every quarter’s sales to a local cause.
ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Bluefoot Architecture & Design
Bluefoot Architecture & Design brings architectural and interior design together for clients in Kitsap County and across Washington. The studio also crafts custom cabinetry and closets, carrying a project’s look from floor plan to finished detail. It is a design partner for homeowners who want thoughtful, cohesive spaces inside and out.
PERSONAL INJURY LAW
Johnson Law, P.C.
Johnson Law, P.C. represents accident and injury victims across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The personal-injury team advocates for clients working to recover after serious harm, handling the legal side so families can focus on healing. It is steady, experienced counsel for one of life’s harder moments.
HEATING & COOLING
Derr Heating & Cooling
Derr Heating & Cooling is a locally owned HVAC and electrical company serving Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula. The team installs and services heating, cooling, ductless mini-splits, and indoor air-quality systems, keeping homes comfortable through every season. Homeowners count on their clear communication and responsive, neighborly service.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL
Northern Equipment Rental
Northern Equipment Rental is Poulsbo’s source for clean, well-maintained, brand-name tools and equipment, serving contractors and homeowners across Kitsap. The woman-owned company keeps a searchable online catalog and backs it with genuinely personal, knowledgeable service. Whether a job is big or small, the team helps customers rent exactly the right gear.
SEAMLESS GUTTERS
ProFlow Gutters
ProFlow Gutters is a family-owned installer forming seamless aluminum gutters on site for homes across Snohomish, King, and Skagit counties. The Sultan-based crew handles installation, repair, cleaning, and Alu-Rex gutter guards, finishing most homes in a single day. Every job is backed by a lifetime workmanship guarantee and an estimate that holds from start to finish.
RESTORATION & REMODEL
Kitsap Restoration & Remodel
Kitsap Restoration & Remodel is a licensed contractor that puts homes back together after fire, wind, and storm damage across Kitsap County and nearby communities. The team handles both the repair work and the remodeling that often comes with it, from structural fixes to finished interiors. Homeowners dealing with the aftermath of damage find a steady, local partner for the rebuild.
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