Thomas “Thom” Alpaugh – the island’s newly minted Municipal Court Judge – has deep island roots. His Dad established what many believe to be the first Bainbridge law firm in the 1950s. His mom worked for American Marine Bank (now …
Are You a Manhattan Short Fan? It’s That Time of Year Again to Watch the Online Film Festival and Make Your Pick
Bainbridge film fans love the Manhattan Short’s “live” festival that sells out nearly every September at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. During the winter months, the worldwide organization holds its annual on-line film festival from now until Midnight February …
The City of Bainbridge Island’s First Mayor and Long-Time Local Businessman Sam Granato Passes Away
Long-time Bainbridge businessman and the City’s first Mayor, Sam J. Granato, passed away recently at the age of 87 after suffering from congestive heart failure. Granato was co-owner of the Historic Lynwood Theatre and later Bainbridge Cinemas, and …
City News Bytes: New Ferry Terminal Walkway, Vote on tap for School Tech Levy, Pool Talk, Agate Pass Bridge Lane Closures
New Ferry Terminal Pedestrian Walkway Open
After a nearly a year and a half of construction, the new overhead pedestrian walkway at the Bainbridge terminal finally opened this past week.
Work has been underway since the Summer of 2022 to …
Enjoy an Evening with Tom Fucoloro, author of “Biking Uphill in the Rain” and Publisher of Seattle Bike Blog
Mark your calendars and plan to enjoy a fun and informative evening on February 15th with Tom Fucoloro, author of the new book Biking Uphill in the Rain. Tom’s book details the long history of bicycles and transportation …
Waterfalls on Bainbridge Island? Yes, Indeed. Check them out just off of Country Club Road!
Water, water everywhere. There’s water in our basement. Argh! There’s water running in culverts on island roads, rushing in creeks that are usually silent, down streets and driveways, off of trees and buildings, and bubbling up through lawns and grasses. …
Local Pickleball Community is Stepping Up by Organizing itself into a Nonprofit, Pursuing Covered Courts and More
Bainbridge, of course, is the home of Pickleball, and the sport is exploding all over the world. Celebrities are playing it on a regular basis, there’s a pro circuit well underway, and it’s even mentioned on television sit-coms and variety …
City News Bytes: Fix our Ferries Town Hall this Saturday, HRB Grant will Reduce Affordable Housing Costs, Guv’s Housing Victory
Rep. Nance to Hold Town Meeting to Fix Our Ferries
Whether you’re a regular commuter or an occasional rider or driver, the Washington State Ferries are our lifeline to the mainland. Before the Pandemic in 2020, the Bainbridge-Seattle ferry was …
Looking for a Place to Express your Inner Singing Voice? Ovation’s Crescendo is Seeking New Talent
Interested in trying out your vocal cords, or leaping into a new past time? If you like to sing in the shower, or otherwise, or you have singing experience, you might consider joining Crescendo! for its upcoming spring session. The …
Long-time Bainbridge Retailer Churchmouse Yarns & Teas Moving to Kingston with a new Concept and Approach
Churchmouse Yarns & Teas, the once iconic knitting store in Downtown Winslow, is on the move again, adding a new off-island address and adopting an innovative business concept to serve its loyal customer base, says the 24-year-old store’s chief …





