Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Jan. 20, 2025 issue of The Kitsap Sun https://www.kitsapsun.com/
By Kai Uyehara
The 2025 legislative session is underway and 23rd District Rep. Greg Nance is looking for community input as he …
Today – January 20, 2025 – is a day of significant contrasts. On the one hand, it is the official holiday celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Most employees and students at area schools, banks, state and federal agencies and …
The quest for free indoor Pickleball play on the island is beginning in earnest.
At two separate meetings organized by Bainbridge Island Pickleball last weekend (Jan.10-12), local pickleballers and some representatives from the Bainbridge Metro Parks District on hand …
In 1944, Kitsap County residents made history by voting to create a county-wide public library system, sparking a legacy of learning and community. On January 1, 1945, the Kitsap Rural Library District began operations, later expanding to serve more of …
For more than three decades, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community (BIJAC) has hosted Mochi Tsuki, a Japanese festival aimed at ringing in the New Year in a traditional way. The fun family event – open to people of …
Generous art collectors from the Bainbridge community have donated works of art to Bainbridge Arts & Crafts for the Collectors’ Sale. Featuring painting, sculpture, glass, and ceramics. The show opens on First Friday, January 3, and runs through February 2…
As William Shakespeare was once overheard uttering, “the plays the thing.” So, along those lines, our own Island Theatre is now accepting submissions of 10-minute plays for its 2025 Ten-Minute Play Festival! Submission deadline is February 14, 2025. The theme …
By Jerry Cornfield
Washington State Standard
Gov. Jay Inslee knows the one place he won’t be going to when he leaves office as Washington’s governor next month. Idaho.
“I am not moving to Idaho. I do not have any property …
Elves on Shop Shelves Bingo Card Game Downtown Could Lead to a Fun Gift!
Participating stores will have Elf “bingo cards” available to elf sleuths, to locate the hidden elves in their stores. Check out: Elves on the Shop Shelves…
Enjoy the Warmth of Winter at Bloedel Reserve with Solstice Walks
See the gardens in a new light! Explore the trails with a guided tour as the sun sets during our annual solstice walk tradition, December 18-22. The Residence and …
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