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Today: Bainbridge Island Community to Honor the 415 First Responders Lost on September 11; Tomorrow: Bainbridge Prepares Birthday Bash September 11, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - The Bainbridge Island Fire Department (BIFD), in partnership with the American Legion Colin Hyde Post 172 and the Bainbridge Island Police Department (BIPD), will host a community remembrance ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, with a special focus on the firefighters and law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice that day. The ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Bainbridge Island Fire Department Station 21, 8895 Madison Ave NE. The event is free and open to the public. On September 11, 343 firefighters and 72 law enforcement officers lost their… Continue Reading

Coming Up This Weekend: the 14th Annual Bainbridge Quilt Festival, Plus the Creative Thread Fest, Across the Street September 9, 2026 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - Mark your calendars and plan to attend the Bainbridge Quilt Festival, to be held on Saturday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Winslow Green. The 14the annual Festival is being held in conjunction with the Creative Thread Festival, where kids will enjoy a “seek and find” activity to engage them with the 200 quilts on display. This year, there will be a table with information about the quilt-making process and an activity aimed at allowing participants to design their own quilt block. All attendees can vote for their favorite quilt for the Viewer’s Choice Award (The top three winners… Continue Reading

Come Hear About The Future of Nuclear Power: Next-Generation Reactors at Open Mic Science; Bainbridge Chorale Names Joseph To as its Next Leader September 7, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - As the world transitions from fossil fuels to emission free energy systems, an important but potentially controversial source will be nuclear power. At Open Mic Science tomorrow evening (September 8th) at the Treehouse Cafe, Dr. John Gilleland will discuss the science and technology of next-generation nuclear power, explain its role in the energy transition, and how new reactor concepts successfully improve safety, prevent weaponization of fuel, simplify waste management, and reduce customer costs. In 2006 a small gathering of scientists in Bellevue conceived of one of these new reactor concepts. Two years later, a new company named “TerraPower” was founded in… Continue Reading

First Friday Art Walk Tonight in Downtown Winslow, September Artist Exhibits at the Library, Plus Edge Comedy Troupe, etc. September 4, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - It’s that time of the month for islanders to discover the vibrant heart of Bainbridge’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – September 4th – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food, and drinks as you meander through charming streets and indulge in a feast for the senses. Browse a diverse array of galleries, showcasing the works of talented local artists, and be inspired by their masterpieces. Savor delectable culinary delights from our eclectic eateries, accompanied by refreshing drinks that perfectly complement the lively atmosphere. Explore unique shops offering handcrafted treasures and embrace the spirit… Continue Reading

New Open Space Park on Koura Road Will Honor Japanese American Farming History; Coyote v ACME Rescheduled For This Sunday September 2, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, Parks & Recreation, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine - The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has purchased 7.3 acres of woodland on Koura Road to create the island’s newest open space park. The parcel was purchased from the Hayashida family, which has stewarded it for generations. It will remain passive open space with recreational trails. The purchase was funded by two generous private donors through the Parks & Trails Foundation. The parcel has been transferred to the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District. The Park District will have conversations with neighbors prior to the development of trails. Interpretive signage at the yet-to-be named park will share… Continue Reading

You Don’t Have to be a Bird Aficionado to Enjoy Mark Salvadalena’s ‘Birding Bainbridge Island’. It’s For Hobbyist and the Like August 31, 2026 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, Parks & Recreation, Visit Bainbridge - "The sound of birds stops the noise in my mind" - Singer-Songwriter Carly Simon Bainbridge Island's natural environment is a wonderful place to observe nature, meditate, get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or as the Eagles once crooned, find that 'Peaceful, Easy Feeling.' Head down a path in the Grand Forest and you're liable to spy a deer, and any number of squirrels or rabbits, plenty of rabbits. Wander around the upper reaches of Fort Ward or Port Blakely Park and you could happen upon a bear, or maybe a racoon or two. Stroll the beach… Continue Reading

Not to be Missed: The Chance to Bike and Eat at this Coming Sunday’s Annual Bike for Pie Event Presented by Squeaky Wheels! August 28, 2026 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - Let’s face it, the thought of eating pie and bicycling seem like contradictory activities, Capiche? But not if you’re a member of Squeaky Wheels, the Bainbridge Island Bicycle Advocates, which will be hosting its annual Bike for Pie this coming Sunday, Aug. 30. The event is designed for the whole family to enjoy a casual ride around the island, and, of course, eat pie at the end of the day. Registration runs from approximately 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. at the Bainbridge Island Town Square, where the Farmers’ Market takes place next to City Hall. The official ride begins at 9 a.m. and… Continue Reading

Bainbridge High Grad Ned Thorne’s Long Road to Filmmaking Success and his Involvement in Coyote v. Acme at Lynwood Sunday August 26, 2026 by Kevin Dwyer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - The Historic Lynwood Theatre and the Bainbridge Island Film Festival invites the public to a special screening of Coyote vs. Acme, a combination live action/animation comedy based on a New Yorker short story by Ian Frazier and staring Will Forte, Lana Condor, John Cena, and your favorite Looney Tunes characters. The show will air at 7 p.m. Sunday August 30th at the Lynwood. The plot, in case you didn't know, or somehow forgot: After Acme products fails him one too many times in his dogged pursuit of the Roadrunner, Wile E. Coyote decides to hire a billboard lawyer to sue Acme Corporation… Continue Reading

Bainbridge Moms Launch ‘Celebrations at Studio Margo,’ a Boutique Planning and Event Design Firm; Frog Rock Could Become State Historic Site August 24, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, Businesses and Community Resources, DestinationBainbridgeIsland, Events, Living on B.I., News You Can Use, Other Musings, People, Arts, Culture, Music, Food and Wine, Visit Bainbridge - Erickson Event Design, together with Fiona Margo Photography, recently launched Celebrations at Studio Margo, a new boutique celebration experience for intimate gatherings on Bainbridge Island. "As local moms and small business owners," said Loren Erickson, "Fiona and I realized there wasn't really an intimate indoor space on the island where people could host a beautifully designed celebration without either entertaining at home or coordinating all of the details themselves. Having grown up on Bainbridge, creating something new for the community also feels especially meaningful to me." "So, we brought our two businesses together to create an all-in-one celebration experience that… Continue Reading

Cost to Battle Statewide Wildfires Has Topped the $200 Million Mark; Gov. Ferguson, Others Seek Meeting with Trump August 22, 2026 by The Island Wanderer Posted in: Bainbridge Island, News You Can Use, Other Musings, Parks & Recreation, Visit Bainbridge - By Aspen Ford In the span of a month, firefighting costs for 20 wildfires burning across Washington have totaled $207 million, according to data from the state’s Department of Natural Resources. The expenses will be split among local, state and federal agencies. But the number is telling: Those 20 fires, some of which are still burning, have cost more than two-thirds of what the DNR spent over the last state fiscal year battling wildfires. The amount reflects spending between July and August on the Kaiser Canyon Fire, the Spokane fires and the Sinlahekin Fire, among others. It includes firefighting costs,… Continue Reading

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