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Bainbridge Island Fire Department to Host Push-In Ceremony for New Wildland Fire Engine This Coming Thursday, July 1st

Bainbridge Island Fire Department to Host Push-In Ceremony for New Wildland Fire Engine This Coming Thursday, July 1st

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department invites community members to attend a traditional push-in ceremony celebrating the addition of a new Type 3 wildland fire engine to the department’s fleet.

The ceremony will take place on Thursday, July 2, at 1 …

Time to Don Your Running Shoes and Take Part in the Kiwanis Club’s All-Comers Track Meet – Beginning July 6th. Devotion to Democracy Rally Saturday

Time to Don Your Running Shoes and Take Part in the Kiwanis Club’s All-Comers Track Meet – Beginning July 6th. Devotion to Democracy Rally Saturday

Let’s be honest, the Kiwanis Club of Bainbridge Island is oftentimes overshadowed by its big brother – the Rotary Club, which is beginning  to  organize for its annual Auction and Rummage Sale being staged on Saturday, July 11, at

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Get Ready to Celebrate: July 3rd Street Dance, followed by the Grand Old Fourth of July, and BYS Fun Runs All in Downtown Winslow

Get Ready to Celebrate: July 3rd Street Dance, followed by the Grand Old Fourth of July, and BYS Fun Runs All in Downtown Winslow

Let the celebrations begin. The 3rd of July Street Dance is one of Bainbridge Island’s largest downtown events, and will take place Friday July 3, 2026, on Winslow Way from 6-11pm.

The Bainbridge Island Downtown Association (BIDA), with …

Check out Award-Winning Japanese Movie This Week That Will Help Support Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center. Bainbridge Artist Makes Impact in Kentucky

Check out Award-Winning Japanese Movie This Week That Will Help Support Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center. Bainbridge Artist Makes Impact in Kentucky

Thanks to islander Ellen Miyasato, the award-winning Japanese film Kokuho will be playing for two nights only – June 25 and June 26 – at the Historic Lynwood Theatre. The showings are sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Japanese American …

Island Volunteer Caregivers Celebrates 30 Years of Care, Connection, and Community

Island Volunteer Caregivers Celebrates 30 Years of Care, Connection, and Community

When a neighbor needs a ride to a medical appointment, shopping support at the grocery store, a warm meal after surgery, or simply someone to sit and listen, Island Volunteer Caregivers (IVC) has been there, quietly and consistently showing up …

Meet City Manager Finalists Tonight, Community Bike Ride, Solar Tours, Pride Festival, New City Hop-on, Hop-Off Bus Route

Meet City Manager Finalists Tonight, Community Bike Ride, Solar Tours, Pride Festival, New City Hop-on, Hop-Off Bus Route
The City Council has selected two finalists: Jeff Niten and John Mauro. Community members are invited to attend a public meet-and-greet and moderated Q&A with the finalists: Wednesday, June 17, 5:30–7:00 p.m., tonight at Bainbridge Island City Hall
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More than 30 years After Arriving on Bainbridge as a Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student, Sergei Tokmakov Returned Recently to say Thank You!

More than 30 years After Arriving on Bainbridge as a Rotary Club Youth Exchange Student, Sergei Tokmakov Returned Recently to say Thank You!

Sheri Renner for The Island Wanderer

More than 30 years after arriving on Bainbridge Island as a Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island (RCBI) youth exchange student, Sergei Tokmakov returned recently with a simple purpose: to say thank you.

What he …

Potpourri: Juneteenth Events, Winslow Green Concerts Begin, the Skies Above Battle Point, Your Chance to Question City Manager Candidates

Potpourri: Juneteenth Events, Winslow Green Concerts Begin, the Skies Above Battle Point, Your Chance to Question City Manager Candidates

Join in the fun for an evening of reflection, speakers, performances, sign making, music, food, and community as Bainbridge Island celebrates Juneteenth on June 12 from 5-7 p.m. at Bainbridge Island Town Square. All are welcome – fun for all

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The World Cup is Coming to Seattle – Beginning June 15th – and Tourists are Expected to Flock to Bainbridge and Bremerton

The World Cup is Coming to Seattle – Beginning June 15th – and Tourists are Expected to Flock to Bainbridge and Bremerton

It’s finally here! The much-heralded 2026 FIFA World Cup event will feature six matches in Seattle, beginning June 15th at Lumen Field, home of the Seahawks and Sounders. The Emerald City was selected as one of 16 host …

Big Crowd on Hand Sunday to Help Dedicate the New and Beautifully Appointment Helpline House Facility

Big Crowd on Hand Sunday to Help Dedicate the New and Beautifully Appointment Helpline House Facility

Helpline House is back – back to its permanent location at 282 Knechtel Way NE, after the completion of a major year-long expansion project.

Hundreds of islanders lined up Sunday afternoon outside the newly christened Helpline House building to listen …

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