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The Old Rite Aid Store is Gone. Replaced by a CVS Outlet. But They Look Remarkably Similar! A Few Doors Down a new BECU Outlet is Going Up

The Old Rite Aid Store is Gone. Replaced by a CVS Outlet. But They Look Remarkably Similar! A Few Doors Down a new BECU Outlet is Going Up

You probably already noticed – like we have – that the old Rite Aid store in the Island Village Shopping Center – has been replaced by a new CVS Pharmacy outlet. Well, it’s not exactly new. It’s the same basic …

Serving up Another Ace. Our own Little Game – Pickleball – Reaches Another Milestone: Getting its own Washington License Plate!

Serving up Another Ace. Our own Little Game – Pickleball – Reaches Another Milestone: Getting its own Washington License Plate!

We all know that Bainbridge Island is where Pickleball was founded some 60 years ago. The game has sense blossomed into an international sports phenomenon with nearly 5 million players worldwide. Now comes along another Pickleball milestone.

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Library U’s Fall Humanities Series Concludes on Sunday with the ‘Black List Era and Hollywood’; Senior Center Launches New Vehicle Donation Program

Library U’s Fall Humanities Series Concludes on Sunday with the ‘Black List Era and Hollywood’; Senior Center Launches New Vehicle Donation Program

Library U’s 2025 Fall Humanities Speaker Series, co-sponsored with the Bainbridge Public Library, the Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center, and Humanities Washington, concludes with its final presentation on Sunday, November 23, from 1 – 2:30 p.m…

A Celebration of Humanity: Bainbridge Community Foundation Honors the Contributions of a Handful of Philanthropic Islanders at a Gala Event at Wing Point

A Celebration of Humanity: Bainbridge Community Foundation Honors the Contributions of a Handful of Philanthropic Islanders at a Gala Event at Wing Point

By Dana Binnendijk and Kevin Dwyer

It was a veritable Who’s Who of Bainbridge Island last Thursday night at Wing Point Golf & Country Club as the Bainbridge Community Foundation (BCF) honored a handful of notable recipients at its 2025 …

City Manager to Retire at the end of January … This Weekend at BPA: Bainbridge Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, Sunday @ 3 p.m.; Seattle Comedy Competition @ 7 p.m.; Edge Improv Coming Up

City Manager to Retire at the end of January … This Weekend at BPA: Bainbridge Youth Orchestra Fall Concert, Sunday @ 3 p.m.; Seattle Comedy Competition @ 7 p.m.; Edge Improv Coming Up

Bainbridge Island City Manager Blair King announced his intention to retire, effective January 30, 2026. King shared the news with the Bainbridge Island City Council during its November 12 meeting.

King was unanimously appointed by the City Council on March …

City News: More Road Closures in Wake of Winslow Way Water Tank Work, Civil Service Commission Needs You, Island Dialogue in time of Division, How Prepared are you for the Big One?

City News: More Road Closures in Wake of Winslow Way Water Tank Work, Civil Service Commission Needs You, Island Dialogue in time of Division, How Prepared are you for the Big One?

The new 2-million-gallon, seismically sound, elevated Winslow Water Tank will increase fire flow, improve water quality, and enhance reliability within the Winslow Water System. As part of this project, offsite work is needed to prepare for the tank going online. …

Construction is Finally Underway at the new Japanese Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center, But Additional Funds are Needed; Salmon run on Chico Creek is a Delight!

Construction is Finally Underway at the new Japanese Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center, But Additional Funds are Needed; Salmon run on Chico Creek is a Delight!

After nearly two decades, the Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community has finally broken ground on its much anticipated Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center to be located on the grounds of the Memorial located just off Taylor Road on Eagle Harbor Drive…

November First Friday Art Walk takes place Tonight in Downtown Winslow; Bainbridge Library Closed until November 29th for Repairs

November First Friday Art Walk takes place Tonight in Downtown Winslow; Bainbridge Library Closed until November 29th for Repairs

It’s that time of the month to discover the vibrant heart of our island’s creativity at the First Friday Art Walk tonight – November 7th – in beautiful Downtown Winslow. Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of art, food,

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Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

Swap, Don’t Shop”: Don’t Miss ReFashion Bainbridge’s Fall Clothing Swap Nov. 8-9, Plus Community Swing at BHS on Saturday Evening, Election Results

“Swap, Don’t Shop” is the mantra driving sustainable fashion efforts on Bainbridge Island, where residents have celebrated creative reuse since 2016.

The movement began with the Trashion Fashion Show, featuring wearable art made from items destined for landfills. The …

Bainbridge Island Film Festival Returns this Coming Weekend with a Slate of 45 Films, both Features and Shorts, including a Handful with Local Ties!

Bainbridge Island Film Festival Returns this Coming Weekend with a Slate of 45 Films, both Features and Shorts, including a Handful with Local Ties!

Looking for a fun diversion from the short days of November and the onslaught of pelting rain? The Bainbridge Island Film Festival (BIFF) may be just the ticket. The third annual – now four-days long – celebration of contemporary …

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