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Preparation Underway for Annual Founders Tournament; Meanwhile, Local Pickle-ballers Get Serious About Covered Courts
Local Pickle Ballers are already fast at work prepping for the 5th Annual Bainbridge Island Founders Tournament, slated for August 7-11 at scenic Battle Point Park.
The multi-day tourney is a fundraiser for the Bainbridge Island Historical Museum in …
Island Tidbits: Symphony Names New Conductor, the Goats are Back at Blakeley, Time to Register for the Parade
Ryan Dakota Ferris Named Symphony’s New Musical Director and Conductor
The Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has named Ryan Dakota Farris as its new Music Director and Conductor. Farris brings a wealth of experience and a dynamic presence to the BSO, …
Pride Flags Slashed in Downtown Poulsbo, but City Officials Staunchly Behind Its Desire to be Inclusive
Pride Month – celebrated in June – is working its way into our social fabric – truly becoming legit. We pretty much know that is the case when major sports teams and venues promote and celebrate this long-in-coming acknowledgement of …
Island Tidbits: First Friday Art Walk, Meet Artist Francene Levinson, City Launches New Publication, Beach Monitoring
Don’t Miss First Friday Art Walk June 7, Downtown Winslow
This popular event is held along Winslow Way and surrounding area, on the First Friday of every month, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Spend an evening experiencing all that downtown …
Bainbridge Island Rowing Sends Record Four Boats to Youth National Championship in Florida
Rowing is fast becoming an iconic sport on Bainbridge Island. Head to Eagle Harbor on any given morning or afternoon and you’re likely see rowers of all ages plying the deep, dark waters of the island’s favorite bay. Not far …
Near Life-long Islander – Catherine MacLeod – Snares BPA’s Prestigious Amy Award
Bainbridge Performing Arts (BPA) has named Catherine MacLeod as the recipient of its prestigious 2024 Amy Award. The Amy Award, established to honor the memory of gifted young artist Amy Burnett, is presented annually to recognize a promising emerging creative …
Island Tidbits: Dana’s Trail adds Improvements, a Dedicated Lane for Ferry Drivers, New Navy Ship Named in Honor of former BI Resident, Big Changes at Eleven Winery
Improvements Made to Dana’s Trail
The City of Bainbridge Island recently teamed up with Squeaky Wheels and the Bainbridge Island School District to make improvements to Dana’s Trail. This trail is named after Dana Berg, a former Squeaky Wheels president …
Honor Island Veterans Today at American Legion Ceremony at Bainbridge High School
This past weekend, you may have seen members of American Legion Collin Hyde Post 172 of Bainbridge Island distributing poppies throughout the community. Along with American flags adorning the streets and at the ferry terminal, these efforts were part of …





