Over the past couple of weeks, Business Ambassadors from the Chamber (in partnership with the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, Zero Waste, and COBI staff) have been roaming the island in teams, from Winslow to Rolling Bay, Day Road to Lynwood Center and all commercial districts …
Everything You Heard Is True: Screening Also Features Q+A With Director & Producer Team Behind Most Successful Independent Film Of All Time In October 1994, three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland while shooting a documentary… or so the story goes. For …
The Kitsap Public Health Board is agreed about one thing – we are in the middle of a serious public health crisis. But they are far from agreed when it comes to what to do about it. At Tuesday September 28th’s special meeting of three …
With the initial 2020 Census numbers in the book, the time has come for the State to consider changing the borders of Washington’s legislative and Congressional districts. While the placement of Bainbridge Island is unchanged in proposed Congressional Maps of the four-person Washington State Redistricting …
[UPDATED September 7, 14 – after each Special Planning Commission Meeting] [UPDATED September 28 – after third Special Planning Commission Meeting] The much discussed Wintergreen Project has finally passed enough muster with the Island’s Planning Commission to be approved on a split 5-2 vote. A …
On Sunday July the 4th, 2021, the day began grey, but turned gradually sunnier, much like the year itself. In the Grand Old 4th’s Pandemic Edition, friends were reunited, spontaneous fully-vaccinated hugs and high-fives ensued, and smiles (and sometimes candy) were shared. The fun runs, …
We, the business community of Bainbridge Island, gave it our all. We changed, we adapted, we socially distanced. We added brave new eCommerce efforts, curbside pickup and delivery options. We added Sneezeguards, so many sneezeguards. We bought (and used) all the cleaning products. As supporters …
At the Tuesday June 22nd Regular Business Meeting, City Council responded to a wave of strong community feedback, and significantly changed course on what was previously known as the Plastics Ordinance (#2021-18). Now known as the “Single Use Food Ware and Waste Reduction” Ordinance, the …
At tonight’s (Tuesday June 15) City Council Study Session (6pm start), Bainbridge’s Councilmembers meet to discuss refining an initial draft of a new Plastics Ordinance (#2021-18) into something clearer, more precise and consistent throughout. The ordinance’s goal is ‘to reduce the use of single-use plastic …
Since 1967, the Bainbridge Grand Old 4th has been one of our island’s annual highlights, and community togetherness has been its hallmark. On the 4th, islanders come together with thousands of visitors in and around Winslow to run, to dance, to eat, to drink, and …