The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has purchased 7.3 acres of woodland on Koura Road to create the island’s newest open space park.
The parcel was purchased from the Hayashida family, which has stewarded it for generations. It
“The sound of birds stops the noise in my mind” – Singer-Songwriter Carly Simon
Bainbridge Island’s natural environment is a wonderful place to observe nature, meditate, get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, or as the Eagles …
In the span of a month, firefighting costs for 20 wildfires burning across Washington have totaled $207 million, according to data from the state’s Department of Natural Resources.
The expenses will be split among local, state and
By Madelon Morrow, Collections Manager of the Bainbridge History Museum
Starting in 2008, the Eagle Harbor Book Company fostered an annual limerick contest. The contest started with their employees, Ann Combs and John Willson, who would make up limericks …
Looking for a nice, secluded summer hike not far from the island? A couple of years ago we discovered the Bluff Trail, a relatively flat hike that hugs the western shoreline of Gamble Bay, not far from the old …
It’s back. In a few short weeks, players and fans return to Bainbridge Island for the 7th Annual Founders Tournament, held August 5–9 at Battle Point Park. The tournament celebrates the birthplace of pickleball while raising funds to …
Join the Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District and other organizations on Thursday, July 23 from 4-6 p.m. at Prue’s House to learn about the meadow restoration planned for Hilltop and how the project will help improve wildfire resilience, …
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
Washington State Ferries officially celebrated its 75th anniversary this past Monday, June 1. A slew of events are being planned to recognize the milestone across Puget Sound throughout the month of June.
On Sunday, June 7, the
Special to The Island Wanderer
You could say that Williams-Olson is a park more than a century in the making.
The namesake clan’s ties to the property overlooking Manzanita Bay date to the late 19th century, bonds strengthened
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