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News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley

News From Our Parks: Trail Dedication Tomorrow, a New Map of Parks, Hikes for High Schoolers, Finding the Lost Valley

Bainbridge Island’s newest recreational trail is here! Join the Parks District as it dedicated the Sunny Hill to Nutes Pond trail at 3 p.m. June 26. Follow the ribbon cutting with a self-guided hike.

This amazing new 0.35-mile connects the …

Lots of History in Pickleball’s Founders Tournament, which is Right Around the Corner; Still Plenty of Time to Register to Play

Lots of History in Pickleball’s Founders Tournament, which is Right Around the Corner; Still Plenty of Time to Register to Play

The Founders Tournament – held every August at Battle Point Park – is a Celebration of Pickleball’s origins.

In 2018, Bainbridge History Museum (BHM) board member Jim McNett saw an opportunity to bring Pickleball’s story full circle. With the sport …

Around the Island: City Utility Rates to Rise; Fast Ferry to Bainbridge?; WSF Starts Electricfication Work at Ferry Terminal; the Importance of Water

Around the Island: City Utility Rates to Rise; Fast Ferry to Bainbridge?; WSF Starts Electricfication Work at Ferry Terminal; the Importance of Water

City Council Adopts New Rates for Sewer, Water and Storm Water

The Bainbridge Island City Council recently adopted new utility rates for Water, Sewer, and Storm and Surface Water Management (SSWM), following extensive review of the 2024–25 Utility Rate Study.…

BHS Jazz Bands to Present ‘Jazz Outdoors’ Concert in Downtown Winslow Tomorrow Night; City Ponders Affordable Housing at Former Police Station Site

BHS Jazz Bands to Present ‘Jazz Outdoors’ Concert in Downtown Winslow Tomorrow Night; City Ponders Affordable Housing at Former Police Station Site

The award-winning Bainbridge High School Jazz Collective invites the community to enjoy an evening of exceptional music at their upcoming free outdoor concert on Thursday, June 5. 

From 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., the talented student musicians of Jazz9, Jazz 1, …

Riding Bicycles Along the Historic Erie Canal Trail in Upstate New York With 10 Guys Was Fun, Challenging, Entertaining and Educational

Riding Bicycles Along the Historic Erie Canal Trail in Upstate New York With 10 Guys Was Fun, Challenging, Entertaining and Educational

What happens when 10 guys from disparate backgrounds decide to fly across country and ride bikes along a trail that follows the historic Eric Canal?

Normally, you would expect chaos to ensue. And, truth be told, there was some of …

Honor Island Veterans Today at Memorial Day Ceremonies on Bainbridge High School and Elsewhere in Kitsap County

Honor Island Veterans Today at Memorial Day Ceremonies on Bainbridge High School and Elsewhere in Kitsap County

In past years, you may have seen members of American Legion Collin Hyde Post 172 of Bainbridge Island distributing poppies throughout the community. Along with American flags adorning some Island streets and at the ferry terminal, these efforts are part …

Washington State Ferries’ Long-term Plan to Electrify its Fleet is Beginning to Take Shape, But the Price tag is Not Cheap!

Washington State Ferries’ Long-term Plan to Electrify its Fleet is Beginning to Take Shape, But the Price tag is Not Cheap!

Our ferries are near and dear to our hearts. Some long-time commuters estimate they’ve spent years of their lives plying back and forth between Bainbridge Island and Seattle on the rapid waters of Puget Sound.

Deals have been done, friendships …

Bainbridge Senior Center Selected for Statewide Pilot Program to Enhance Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being

Bainbridge Senior Center Selected for Statewide Pilot Program to Enhance Older Adults’ Health and Well-Being

A new partnership is bringing free, personalized health assessments and well-being support to local seniors, says Reed Price, Executive Director of the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center.

BISCC is one of just 10 senior centers across Washington chosen to participate …

A Follow Up: Getting Up Close and Personal with Bob and Ellen Green, the Artists Behind the Creation of Frog Rock, the Unofficial Mascot of Bainbridge Island

A Follow Up: Getting Up Close and Personal with Bob and Ellen Green, the Artists Behind the Creation of Frog Rock, the Unofficial Mascot of Bainbridge Island

By Denise Stoughton

ON THE ISLAND WE SHARE embracing quirky traditions and unique creative culture offers a collective joy ride. With the wind in our hair, the thrill of living on Bainbridge is richer for its abundance of folk art …

$1.6 Million Gift from Local Conservation Fund Anchors Successful 39-acre Grand Forest East Preservation

$1.6 Million Gift from Local Conservation Fund Anchors Successful 39-acre Grand Forest East Preservation

Thirty-nine acres of Grand Forest East will be preserved for public use, after a successful fundraising effort by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation and Bainbridge Island Land Trust.

The property will be purchased by the Bainbridge Island …

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