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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
Armstrong named Group Health COO |
Scott Armstrong has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer of Group Health Cooperative.
As Group Health’s second-in-command under president and CEO Cheryl Scott, Armstrong will oversee the nonprofit’s insurance plan operations, information technology, human resources, and the community provider network, as well as quality assurance for patient care services... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
Healers work together to help patients |
| In the past, many people suffering from pain and injuries have had to go from clinic to clinic searching for the treatment that fits them best... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
KPS continues on the path to financial recovery
By Temple A. Stark |
The last few years for KPS Health Plans have been under a cloud of financial doubt.
The cloud has not stopped anyone from doing the work required. It had, though, initiated a rehabilitation process that stopped a slide into receivership before it could start. Then Insurance Commissioner Deborah Senn took on oversight of the process. That responsibility now lies with state deputy insurance commissioner James Odiorne... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
Exercise can and does make a difference
By Andrea Regal |
| Picture “health.” Health often makes us think of the absence of disease. This means fewer trips to the doctor, no medications, no aches and pains. For most of us, feeling good and looking good is easier when we’re young. However, we all age. And for some who haven’t taken proper care of their bodies, they feel the effects of age as their health fails... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
KPS links up with SODO business association |
| Businesses throughout the Seattle area are struggling with the economic downturn coupled with significant health insurance cost increases. This is especially felt in the Seattle industrial business district of SODO... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
Healthy lifestyle habits:
The power of food and exercise
Free program will be offered in Silverdale on July 22 |
| Tricia Sinek, RD, will present a discussion about the important role that diet and activity play in the risk of disease. The public is invited to attend the program, which is being sponsored by Group Health, on July 22, at 7 p.m. It will take place at Group Health’s Silverdale Medical Center, 10452 Silverdale Way NW... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - HEALTHCARE IN KITSAP
Labcorp’s facility at Harrison wins accreditation |
Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (LabCorp) announced that its Dynacare Inc. laboratory located at Harrison Memorial Hospital in Bremerton has been awarded an accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP).
Laboratories accredited by CAP meet exacting standards set by CAP’s Commission on Laboratory Accreditation... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Sound Construction & Equipment moves
to Port Orchard, opens new storage facility |
| In early 1980, Pete and Shelli Ohman started Sound Construction & Equipment, Inc. out of their home in Port Orchard. They later relocated to Olalla where the business thrived for 10 years. However, they often thought how convenient it would be to be back in Port Orchard — closer to most of the construction work they do... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Real estate advice from the area’s
top professionals
By Linda Thomson |
Several of the area’s top Realtors give their best advice to buyers and sellers in today’s local market.
Dave Patmon of John L. Scott in Poulsbo says, “The market is really fast-paced now. Some buyers, however, are still acting as if they can wait a week after seeing a home they’d like and making a commitment... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Kitsap real estate market continues
to move while prices escalate
Lack of lots and new construction
driving prices of resale homes higher
By Lary Coppola |
| “Awesome! It’s just incredible,” exclaimed an excited Jessica Kennedy, broker of the Windermere office in downtown Bremerton, when asked about the market there... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Development snafus plaguing Bainbridge Island |
Shoreline Moratorium Case
Last month the City Council extended the shoreline moratorium on bulkheads and docks for an additional six months. The Council did this while the City is being sued and in face of overwhelming negative comments from the citizens speaking at the required public hearings... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
EastPark developer named: Chaffey Homes
By Temple A. Stark |
A builder has been named for the proposed EastPark housing development.
Kirkland-based Chaffey Homes is the candidate that won out in the decision. There were no bids asked for... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Reconsideration of impact fees comes
at June 17 public hearing
By Temple A. Stark |
A vote on possible changes to impact fees comes before the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners later this month.
The public hearing on impact fees is June 23. Under consideration at that time is the range of fees and thoughts on other sources of revenue for the county... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Lennox Scott honored with
WAR President’s Award |
| J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate, was honored with the prestigious president’s award by the Washington Association of REALTORS, on April 23 at the association’s annual awards banquet in Seattle... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
The Bremerton vs. Bainbridge
real estate market
By Linda Thomson |
Bremerton and Bainbridge Island are two very distinct real estate markets in Kitsap County. Both have high livability factors appealing to different people.
Bremerton, with approximately 25 square miles, has a population of around 37,000. Total assessed value of real estate is $1.58 billion... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Mortgage rates — whoa, going down
By Temple A. Stark |
All real estate and mortgage loan companies on the Gig Harbor and Kitsap peninsulas sit in the same car on the roller coaster.
Sometimes it’s a kid’s roller coaster, with low dips and modest highs. Some times it ‘s a coaster for adults, with deep valleys and high exciting peaks. The heart can skip beats... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Steps to choosing your next mortgage
with confidence
By J. Lennox Scott, Chairman & CEO
John L. Scott Real Estate |
| With the continuation of historically low interest rates, there are record numbers of homebuyers in the market place right now. Low rates have also sparked the interest of many homeowners who are considering refinancing their current loan. As a result, there are a large number of people out there who have questions regarding mortgage options... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Locke says “No” to affordable housing |
Once again demonstrating his indifference to the affordable housing crisis plaguing Washington State, Gov. Gary Locke vetoed HB 1430, legislation requiring all state agencies to conduct a housing impact statement on proposed regulations.
The bill enjoyed overwhelming bipartisan support, passing the Republican-controlled Senate 33-16 and the Democrat-controlled House by 95-0... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Habitat For Humanity seeking volunteers |
| Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County, a non-profit ecumenical organization working to eliminate poverty housing locally, is seeking detail-oriented and organized individuals to serve on its Family Selection Committee for five to ten hours a week for four months a year... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Appraisal first step toward property taxes
By Temple A. Stark |
Total assessed value is determined by the assessor’s office based on recorded sales of homes in the immediate area.
Sales are categorized in 85 geographical areas in Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Residential builders are thinking “Green” |
| According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) residential construction is undergoing an industry-driven revolution in how houses are built thanks to a new trend known as “Green Building.” And nowhere is that trend more evident than in Kitsap County... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
John L. Scott relocates Bremerton office |
| Due to a substantial increase in growth in recent years, the John L. Scott Bremerton office is moving to a more convenient and centralized community location. The new office is located at 3891 Wheaton Way in Bremerton into what was a former Washington Mutual branch... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Windermere welcomes several new agents |
Sales associates Christine Johnson and Leonard Marchand have joined the Windermere Park Avenue office in Bremerton.
Windermere Real Estate also welcomes sales associate Ryan Anderson to its Kitsap County Property Management office. Anderson is also the general manager of Port Townsend Vacations... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Study blames GMA for hunger in Washington |
| It seems researchers are baffled by the findings of a national report ranking Washington State 2nd in the nation for hunger even though the state boasts a lower than average poverty rate... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Atelier Northwest celebrates 25 years |
| The Silverdale design firm of Atelier Northwest, Inc. recently celebrated the fact it has been providing quality building design and consulting services to Kitsap County and the surrounding areas for 25 years... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Affordable housing event at Kitsap Mall |
| The Kitsap Housing Coalition again hosts the 6th annual upcoming Affordable/Fair Housing Event at the Center Court in the Kitsap Mall on Saturday, June 21... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
John L. Scott ranked 9th largest in nation |
| Following John L. Scott Real Estate’s most successful year in its 72-year history, the company was recently ranked the 9th largest independent real estate brokerage in the nation for both sales volume and units sold. This ranking was issued by REAL Trends, a national real estate trade publication that publishes the annual REAL Trends 500 report... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Parade of Homes set for August 9 & 10 |
The Homebuilders Association of Kitsap County’s (HBA) annual Parade of Homes, has been set for the second weekend in August — August 9 and 10.
The annual event showcases the HBA members best work... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Ryan wins contract to renovate
High Point shopping center in P.O. |
| Poulsbo’s Tim Ryan Construction has been awarded a contract to renovate the High Point shopping center located in Port Orchard... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Dave Jones honored by WAR |
| The Washington Association of Realtors (WAR) named Dave Jones, president of the Kitsap Association of Realtors (KCAR), as recipient of the 2003 Realtor Achievement Award. Jones, who is with the Silverdale office of Windermere Real Estate, received the award because of his activities at both state and local associations and because of his involvement in community organizations... (Full Article) |
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SPECIAL REPORT - REAL ESTATE ON THE PENINSULA
Rice Fergus Miller to design OC Bookstore |
Rice Fergus Miller Architecture & Planning of Bremerton will work with Olympic College (OC) and the State of Washington to design OC’s bookstore renovation and expansion project. Keith Smith of GGLO will provide specialty retail design for the bookstore interior
The project will include adding 3,600 square feet to the display and customer service areas, including a “convenience store” inside the existing space. The Bremer Student Center entrance will also be renovated along with the project. |
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