Tag: City of Bainbridge Island (COBI)
Could Our Area See a Revival of the Mosquito Fleet on the Waters of Puget Sound; Legislation Would Allow More Counties to Launch Ferries
B.I. Metro Park District Moves to New Administrative Office at Strawberry Hill Park; Free Threshold Choir Concert on Saturday
The Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District has officially relocated its administrative offices to a newly repurposed building on the east side of Strawberry Hill Park. This move marks a significant milestone in the Park District’s ongoing efforts …
Submit Your Best Poetry About Your Favorite Critter for the 2025 Poetry Corners Exhibit
You may be a poet and don’t know it. Community members of all ages are invited to submit poems for this year’s Poetry Corners exhibit. Submissions are due March 1.
This year’s theme is “All Creatures Great and Small.” Organizers …
Don’t Despair, Repair! the BARN and Sustainable Bainbridge to Host First-ever Fix-it Fair
City News Bytes: City Dock Rates on the Rise, People’s Art Choice Vote, Agate Pass Bridge Delays, Bainbridge Named Bike-Friendly Community
Short Term City Dock Rates Are on the Increase
In 2024, the City Council conducted a thorough review of the annual costs associated with managing and maintaining the City Dock at Waterfront Park.
During the review, it was discovered that …
Bainbridge Couple – Alexis Saloutos and Nikos Spiliopoulos – Purchase The Marketplace in Lynwood and Will Add a Distinctive Greek Twist
Sometimes you just have to take a leap of faith and believe in yourselves before you discover where you’re heading. That’s the short answer as to why Alexis Saloutos and Nikos Spiliopoulos decided late last year to purchase The …
It’s That Time of Year Again to Kickoff the 2025 Biking Year With the 53rd Annual Chilly Hilly on Sunday February 23
By Margaret Millmore
For many Bainbridge Islanders and Pacific Northwesterners, cycling isn’t just a wonderful way to exercise and enjoy our beautiful PNW scenery, it’s a way of life and an environmentally friendly source of transportation—regardless of the weather …
Local Romance Authors Present Exclusive Valentine’s Season Literary Event This Coming Saturday, Plus Other Valentine’s Events
By Jennifer Hemmingsen
This Valentine’s Day and beyond, celebrate the art of romance with live readings from the region’s most successful romance authors. “Happily Ever After: A Celebration of Romance Writing” brings together published authors for an elegant 21+ event …
One of the Island’s Most Cherished Nonprofits – Helpline House – is in the Midst of Raising Millions to Expand its Operations
Editor’s Note: Due to a technical glitch, a draft version of this story was published last Friday evening. Here is the edited version.
Helpline House, one of Bainbridge’s most cherished nonprofits, is about to embark on a major expansion …





