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November 2004
The Kitsap Peninsula Business Journal archives all articles into these pages. Feel free to browse back through Kitsap history and read news from as far back as the turn of the century! All articles from the print edition will be archived in this directory.
Green... yesterday, today, tomorrow, have we really gone anywhere?
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Rick Courson

I often enjoy looking back to gauge how far we have come in improving the green building environment. There is an interesting evolution to the theme as we enter a new phase of green. read more »

 
Peoples Bank names Barbara Wight as real estate loan rep
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Barbara Wight, a well-known and respected local banker, has signed on as a real estate loan representative with the People’s Bank Silverdale Home Loan Center.
Wight brings over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 10 years in mortgage lending. She has additional experience as an operations officer and branch manager, working with First National Bank of Port Orchard, which later became Pacific Northwest Bank before it was sold to Well Fargo. read more »

 
Rice Fergus Miller designs Issaquah's Timber Ridge at Talus
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning is nearing the completion of early design documents for Timber Ridge, a new Continuing Care Retirement Community to be built at Talus in Issaquah. Life Care Services Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa, is the developer. read more »

 
Tribe files suit to overturn Hearings Board decisions on UGAs
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Lary Coppola

In a move that caught county officials and developers alike clearly by surprise, the Suquamish Tribe has filed a lawsuit in Kitsap County Superior Court to overturn the recent Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board decisions on the Urban Growth Area boundaries for the McCormick Urban Village, also known as ULID #6, the South Kitsap Industrial Area , and the Kingston UGA. read more »

 
Rice Fergus Miller adds three, certifies two
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Rice Fergus Miller Architecture and Planning, LLP, has hired three new staff members, bringing the firm size to 22. Two employees have earned certifications as well.

New to Rice Fergus Miller are Sirima Rajpreeja, Jeremy Southerland and John Ales. Rajpreeja joins the firm as a technical designer, assisting the firm with housing, fire/emergency services and community projects. Southerland and Ales are both project designers. Southerland will focus on health care and community projects, while Ales will concentrate on the firm’s single and multifamily housing projects. read more »

 
Three new agents join JLS in Silverdale and Kingston
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

John L. Scott Silverdale managing broker, Larry Kaplan, recently announced the addition of the following agents to his office: Karen Jasman, Jeffrey Shields, and Jennifer Weber.

Jasman brings 17 years of experience to the office working with such realty firms as Century 21, Edgewood Realty, Realty World, Coldwell Banker All-American, and Prudential.

Shields, a United State Navy veteran, has 20 years of experience in woodworking and custom home remodeling. read more »

 
SCasting my own ballot...
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Adele Ferguson

For the primary election, I told you afterwards who I voted for, and I had requests this time to make recommendations in advance, on the assumption, I guess, that my 43 years as a political writer makes me more knowledgeable on the issues and quality of the candidates.

In some cases, maybe, but, just like you, I have anticipated the election of some promising candidates who turned out to be, in the prevailing phrase these days, all hat and no cattle. read more »

 
Norm Dicks Government Center dedicated
Bremerton lawmaker honored for 28 years of bringing home the bacon
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Lary Coppola

As usual, Dicks told a couple of his signature funny stories, including one about former House Speaker Tip O’Neill detailing how as a freshman Democratic congressman, he landed the plum assignment on the appropriations committee. That assignment is what has helped him haul home the bacon to Kitsap County for the past 28 years. read more »

 
Super WebGirl celebrates launch of three new web sites
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Jane Lindley, AKA Super WebGirl, recently celebrated the successful launch of three new web sites, visitkitsap.com, golfkitsap.com and weddingskitsap.com, the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau at the Pleasant Beach Grill on Bainbridge Island.

Super WebGirl’s team redesigned the overall look and feel of KPV&CB’s existing sites and created tools so they the sites can be updated in-house. In addition, the sites will enable visitors to build an itinerary as they move through the sites.

Super WebGirl can be reached at 842-2983.

 
Employees using cell phones while driving... Do you have a policy?
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Two recent trends highlight the importance of employers adopting cell phone use policies for their employees.

First, states have taken an increasing active role in addressing the relationship between driver cell phone use and traffic safety.

While these laws do not directly address employer liability, they have the potential to increase employer exposure for cell phone-related accidents.

Second, there are a growing number of lawsuits involving employer liability for traffic accidents caused by employees talking on cell phones. read more »

 
Computer Security: What does it mean to your business?
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | Jim Kendall

There is not enough room in one article to detail every bit of computer or Internet security you will have to deal with when using a personal computer and the Internet. There are, however a subset of terms and concepts that, when defined, can help you better understand what is “happening under the hood.” With that improved understanding, the journey into cyberspace security may be a bit less confusing and intimidating. read more »

 
New Apple "mini" store opens at Southcenter
November 9, 2004 @ 12:00am | The KPBJ

Apple is bringing a whole new level of convenience to the Apple Store. The new “mini” stores specialize in the products people want most, like Apple portables, iPod and iPod mini, and the amazing iMac G5 — the world’s thinnest desktop. You’ll also find a full complement of third-party products to help you get more from your iPod or Mac. The Southcenter mall is located at 733 Southcenter Mall in Tukwila. read more »