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City Manager to Retire at the end of January … This Weekend at BPA: Bainbridge Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, Sunday @ 3 p.m.; Seattle Comedy Competition @ 7 p.m.; Edge Improv Coming Up

City Manager to Retire at the end of January … This Weekend at BPA: Bainbridge Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, Sunday @ 3 p.m.; Seattle Comedy Competition @ 7 p.m.; Edge Improv Coming Up

Bainbridge Island City Manager Blair King announced his intention to retire, effective January 30, 2026. King shared the news with the Bainbridge Island City Council during its November 12 meeting.

King was unanimously appointed by the City Council on March …

City News: More Road Closures in Wake of Winslow Way Water Tank Work, Civil Service Commission Needs You, Island Dialogue in time of Division, How Prepared are you for the Big One?

City News: More Road Closures in Wake of Winslow Way Water Tank Work, Civil Service Commission Needs You, Island Dialogue in time of Division, How Prepared are you for the Big One?

The new 2-million-gallon, seismically sound, elevated Winslow Water Tank will increase fire flow, improve water quality, and enhance reliability within the Winslow Water System. As part of this project, offsite work is needed to prepare for the tank going online. …

Construction is Finally Underway at the new Japanese Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center, But Additional Funds are Needed; Salmon run on Chico Creek is a Delight!

Construction is Finally Underway at the new Japanese Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center, But Additional Funds are Needed; Salmon run on Chico Creek is a Delight!

After nearly two decades, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community has finally broken ground on its much anticipated Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center to be located on the grounds of the Memorial located just off Taylor Road on Eagle Harbor Drive…

November First Friday Art Walk takes place Tonight in Downtown Winslow; Bainbridge Library Closed until November 29th for Repairs

November First Friday Art Walk takes place Tonight in Downtown Winslow; Bainbridge Library Closed until November 29th for Repairs

It’s that time of the month to discover the vibrant heart of our island’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – November 7th – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food,

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Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

“Swap, Don’t Shop” is the mantra driving sustainable fashion efforts on Bainbridge Island, where residents have celebrated creative reuse since 2016.

The movement began with the Trashion Fashion Show, featuring wearable art made from items destined for landfills. The …

Bainbridge Island Film Festival Returns this Coming Weekend with a Slate of 45 Films, both Features and Shorts, including a Handful with Local Ties!

Bainbridge Island Film Festival Returns this Coming Weekend with a Slate of 45 Films, both Features and Shorts, including a Handful with Local Ties!

Looking for a fun diversion from the short days of November and the onslaught of pelting rain? The Bainbridge Island Film Festival (BIFF) may be just the ticket. The third annual – now four-days long – celebration of contemporary …

Passing of an Island Legend, Rick Chandler, avid Birder, Historian, Whale-watcher and more. Cheer on Salmon as they Return to Kitsap Streams

Passing of an Island Legend, Rick Chandler, avid Birder, Historian, Whale-watcher and more. Cheer on Salmon as they Return to Kitsap Streams

If you never had the opportunity to meet Rick Chandler face to face, you missed out on shaking hands with a kind, gentle and incredibly engaging person. Rick or “Ricky,” as he was sometimes called, passed away peacefully at his

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It’s That Spooky Time of Year Again. Check out our list of Halloween Activities on Bainbridge Island for Kids of All Ages!

It’s That Spooky Time of Year Again. Check out our list of Halloween Activities on Bainbridge Island for Kids of All Ages!

As we islanders know, we love our holidays on Bainbridge, and celebrating Fall and Halloween is no different. There’s a lot going on throughout the month of October, and here at The Island Wanderer, we’ve done our best to …

Check Out a Hilarious and Sharply Witted Satire of an American Tradition That Might Not Be What You Think in ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ this coming Weekend

Check Out a Hilarious and Sharply Witted Satire of an American Tradition That Might Not Be What You Think in ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ this coming Weekend

Island Theatre presents “The Thanksgiving Play,” a ‘comedy within a satire’ about well-meaning white people attempting to create a politically correct elementary school play about the first Thanksgiving without involving Native Americans.

What could go wrong?

“The Thanksgiving Play” is …

Thousands Turn Out Locally to Demonstrate in No Kings Day of Peaceful Action, While Nationwide. 7 million People Rallied Peacefully

Thousands Turn Out Locally to Demonstrate in No Kings Day of Peaceful Action, While Nationwide. 7 million People Rallied Peacefully

Bainbridge Island was of more than 2,700 cities and towns nationwide that participated in one of the largest single-day demonstrations in U.S. history. According to the web site, NoKings.org, nearly seven million Americans gathered together Saturday – some 2 million …

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