It’s hard to believe that we’re already closing in on the Grand Old Fourth of July, but here we are! A big moving piece on the big day is our labor force, which is 99.9% volunteers. What flavor of …
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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
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 …
Busy Weekend Ahead: Bainbridge Pride Festival, Celebrate New Rooftop Telescope at BP Park, Free Small Symphony Concert This Sunday
Pride Festival Set for this Saturday – June 21st – at Waterfront Park
Join a joyful day of celebration, inclusion and unity with music, drag performances and community pride at the waterfront tomorrow, June 21, at Waterfront Park, beginning at …
Metro Park District Secures Permanent Protection for 39 Acre Grand Forest Parcel; Seeks Public Input on its Comp Plan
This achievement results from a collaborative effort with the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails …
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.…
Battle Point Astronomical Assoc. to Celebrate the Installation of a New Rooftop Telescope on June 21st – Summer Solstice Day
After two years of rebuilding the observatory dome and shutter, and the installation of a new rooftop telescope, the Battle Point Astronomical Association (BPAA) Battle Point Astronomical Association – Igniting passion for science through the lens of astronomy is excited …
City News Bytes: Wrapping up Madison Avenue “Bundled” Project; Ebike Voucher Program; Wyckoff Superfund Update; Junteenth on Tap
Madison Avenue is Finally a Wrap!
Yes, the last cones have been thrown into Mordor, the detours are over, and your tires can finally breathe a sigh of relief: the so-called “Bundled Madison Avenue Project” is finally complete!
With fresh …
Hundreds Pack Lynwood Theatre, and Listen to Speakers in Hopes of Building a Stronger Democracy on Bainbridge and Beyond
The Historic Lynwood Theatre was packed this past Saturday, on an otherwise gorgeous late spring afternoon, as hundreds of islanders listened to an array of speakers – from politicians to poets to heads of nonprofit organizations – in an effort …
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, …





