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Commentary: The Yin and Yang of the Growth Debate on Bainbridge Island. Do We Want to Become the next Vail, Co., or Create Housing Equity and Balance?

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Commentary: The Yin and Yang of the Growth Debate on Bainbridge Island. Do We Want to Become the next Vail, Co., or Create Housing Equity and Balance?

By Dr. Howard Frumkin

The recent election on Bainbridge Island featured a lot of anti-development and anti-growth talk. Some of it was overt, and some was more subtle, framed as “maintaining the island’s character.”

I get it. I’m among locals …

Last Weekend of 2025: Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Holding Two Holiday Concerts, Chorale Performing Messiah Sing-a-long, Plus, Spend a New York New Year’s Eve at The Sip in Poulsbo

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Last Weekend of 2025: Ranger and the Re-Arrangers Holding Two Holiday Concerts, Chorale Performing Messiah Sing-a-long, Plus, Spend a New York New Year’s Eve at The Sip in Poulsbo

 

If you’re looking for some fun entertainment this weekend, be sure and checkout Bainbridge’s favorite Django/Gypsy Jazz Band, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers. They are playing two Jazzy Holiday Concerts the weekend of Dec. 27 and 28th — on Bainbridge

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Make Your Own Christmas and Holiday Memories With a Tour of Island (and Off-Island) Homes with Festive Light Displays. It Will Brighten Up the Darkness!

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Make Your Own Christmas and Holiday Memories With a Tour of Island (and Off-Island) Homes with Festive Light Displays. It Will Brighten Up the Darkness!

When I was kid growing up in Upstate New York, the Christmas season was a truly magical time of year. Normally, we’d have snow. Lots of snow. Sometimes it resembled a Winter Wonderland outside and it felt like …

Enjoy Two Holiday Concerts This Coming Weekend Featuring Ranger and the Re-Arrangers on Bainbridge and Kingston, plus Messiah Sing-along with Bainbridge Chorale

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Enjoy Two Holiday Concerts This Coming Weekend Featuring Ranger and the Re-Arrangers on Bainbridge and Kingston, plus Messiah Sing-along with Bainbridge Chorale

Bainbridge’s favorite Django/Gypsy Jazz Band, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers are playing two Jazzy Holiday Concerts the weekend of Dec. 27 and 28th — on Bainbridge Island and in Kingston.

The band’s Saturday Dec. 27 date will be held from 7 …

Last Weekend Before Christmas: Winter Solstice Events, Meals and Gingerbread Experience at Pleasant Beach, Last Chance to see the Hunchback of Notre Dame!

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Last Weekend Before Christmas: Winter Solstice Events, Meals and Gingerbread Experience at Pleasant Beach, Last Chance to see the Hunchback of Notre Dame!
“Under One Sky” – BPAA’s fundraiser and Winter Solstice celebration, Dec 20, 2 – 5 p.m., at BARN
The community is invited to drop by and celebrate the Winter Solstice at Battle Point Astronomical Association’s annual fundraiser! Join the fun
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Potpourri: Affordable Housing SEPA Hearing Put Off, Want to Manage Farmland? Lodging Tax Committee, Reimaging City Art, AHB’s Christmas Living Room Concert Tonight!

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Potpourri: Affordable Housing SEPA Hearing Put Off, Want to Manage Farmland? Lodging Tax Committee, Reimaging City Art, AHB’s Christmas Living Room Concert Tonight!

The City of Bainbridge Island’s Hearing Examiner has denied the City’s request for dismissal in the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) appeal filed in relation to the affordable housing project at the corner of Winslow Way and Highway 305 and …

A Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration of American Craft is Bringing Accomplished Artisans from Across the Country to Bainbridge Island in the Spring of 2026

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Celebration of American Craft is Bringing Accomplished Artisans from Across the Country to Bainbridge Island in the Spring of 2026

By Jennifer Hemmingsten

“Creating a physical work by hand from raw materials is magic!” declares Alisa Banks, a visual artist from Dallas whose fiber-based books and collages explore her Louisiana Creole heritage and the African diaspora. It’s this sense …

Get into the Holiday Spirit with Family Solstice Walks at Bloedel Reserve Dec. 12 & 13, two Bainbridge Choral Concerts on Dec. 13, and Crescendo! Adult Choir on Dec. 15

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Get into the Holiday Spirit with Family Solstice Walks at Bloedel Reserve Dec. 12 & 13, two Bainbridge Choral Concerts on Dec. 13, and Crescendo! Adult Choir on Dec. 15

Embrace the Woodland Whimsy and Winter Light at Two Family Solstice Walks at Bloedel Reserve

Experience the magic of candlelit Solstice Walks through the quiet woods, in a pair of  self-guided walks at the beautiful Bloedel Reserve. There are …

City News Bytes: Eagle Harbor Drive/Wyatt Way Improvements Progressing, Comp Plan Anybody? City Looking for new Manager, Chorale’s Holiday Shows and More.

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City News Bytes: Eagle Harbor Drive/Wyatt Way Improvements Progressing, Comp Plan Anybody? City Looking for new Manager, Chorale’s Holiday Shows and More.

Eagle Harbor Drive/Wyatt Way Improvements Continue to Progress

Construction continues to move forward along Wyatt Way, with several key components now taking shape:

  • Curb installation is complete between Ashbury Court and Weaver Road. Crews are now preparing this
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First Friday Art Walk Tonight in Downtown Winslow, December Art Debuts at the Library, Other Holiday Events Unfolding

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First Friday Art Walk Tonight in Downtown Winslow, December Art Debuts at the Library, Other Holiday Events Unfolding

It’s that time of the month islanders to discover the vibrant heart of Bainbridge’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – December 5th – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food,

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