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Fundraising campaign launched to replace Eagle Harbor Sail Float
28+ min ago (272+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, July 2, 2026 The Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation has launched a $550, 000 fundraising campaign to replace the Eagle Harbor Sail Float, home base for the island's youth and community sailing programs. The new sail float will be attached to…...
A look at where WSF stands in electrifying its fleet, terminals
1+ day, 39+ min ago (205+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Kitsap News Group Currently, WSF burns approximately 19 million gallons of diesel fuel to support nearly 20 million passengers every year, as the fleet is the largest in the country. The electrification of the system…...
BIFD announces firefighter/EMT promotions
1+ day, 44+ min ago (125+ words) Published 1: 30 am Wednesday, July 1, 2026 By Joshua Kornfeld Bainbridge Island Review New probationary firefighter Eric Russell graduated from the fire academy June 20. The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners received updates on hiring new firefighter/EMTs as part of its…...
Rotary Auction not accepting large appliances this year
2+ day, 30+ min ago (517+ words) Published 1: 30 am Tuesday, June 30, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Bainbridge Island Review This year marks the 66th annual Bainbridge Island Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale, which will take place July 11 from 8 a. m. to 2 p. m. at Woodward Middle School. Drive-through donations will occur July 5 through July…...
BISD superintendent receives three-year contract extension
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (404+ words) Published 1: 30 am Monday, June 29, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Bainbridge Island Review The Bainbridge Island School District Board of Directors approved a three-year contract extension for superintendent Amii Thompson at its June 23 meeting. Thompson, who has served as BISD superintendent since 2023, also…...
BI Council approves Groundwater Management Plan
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (515+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island City Hall. After years of planning and feedback, the Bainbridge Island City Council approved the Groundwater Management Plan at its June 23 meeting. Between December and April, city staff…...
America's love affair with the drive-in theater
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (576+ words) Published 1: 30 am Friday, June 26, 2026 Long live one of America's finest creations: the drive-in theater. One of my great drive-in memories dates to 1969, when my parents took my five sisters and me to see "Herbie the Love Bug" in our Plymouth…...
Kitsap considering tax increase, staff layoffs to cut budget deficit
1+ week, 19+ min ago (817+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 By Nathan Hyun Kitsap News Group Nathan Hyun/Kitsap News Group Kitsap County leadership discussed potential budget solutions at a community meeting in Port Orchard June 22. For the third time in recent weeks, Ryan Engdahl found…...
Wild peacock "Kevin" struts around the island
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (337+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Bainbridge Island Review Kevin the peacock has called Bainbridge Island home for many years. Do not be alarmed if you spot bright feathers showing off in the evening glow of the sunset; that's…...
Exploring the Puget Sound with local sailing expert
1+ week, 5+ hour ago (482+ words) Published 1: 30 am Thursday, June 25, 2026 By Katherine Bouma Bainbridge Island Review Ben Doerr began sailing when he was a child and now runs Sail Bainbridge. The wind and water have shaped Ben Doerr's life for as long as he can remember....