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Nearly 100 years ago, Bainbridge Island's main cash crop was strawberries. Japanese immigrant families pioneered strawberry farming on the island in the early 1900s, and by the 1930s and 1940s, Bainbridge Island had become known as the "strawberry capital of the Pacific Northwest."

Have you encountered a fallen tree blocking your favorite trail? Don't worry - there are simple ways to report it and get the issue resolved quickly.

On a seemingly ordinary evening, September 1, 2024, Bainbridge Island residents and ferry passengers were treated to an extraordinary spectacle. Michael Cyger, publisher of BainbridgeIsland.

In late summer to early fall, you can see a red streak in the waters of Bainbridge Island. This is the annual zooplankton bloom of the dinoflagellate algae, often referred to as "red tide.

According to the 2020 census, Bainbridge Island's population is now 24,825. Those 24,825 people live in 10,115 households across the island.

Online research reveals 245 nonprofit organizations in our 98110 zip code, which includes public and private family foundations, service organizations, religious groups and educational institutions.

The short answer: it’s complicated.

It only takes a few moments to cross the Agate Pass Bridge to/from Bainbridge Island, but maintenance to ensure the safety and longevity of the bridge is an ongoing priority for the Washington State Department of Transportation.

For thousands of years, the land we know as Bainbridge Island, and the greater South Coast Salish area beyond it, was home to the Suquamish Tribe.

Pull into the small parking lot at the end of Pleasant Beach Road next to the sign announcing Fort Ward Park and peek through the bushes.

By Christy Carley Longtime south-enders have a handful of stories about the lone standing fireplace at the head of Eagle Harbor.

A great reference is Kitsap County’s informative website. There, you’ll find a recycling and disposal guide for all kinds of items, hazardous or not, from light bulbs to batteries to EpiPens.

"I love my home on Bainbridge Island,” written by David O. Chase, is the song many islanders remember as the island song.

There are 35 buildings on the island’s historical register, 15 of which are private homes of island residents.

Currently two parks provide your friendly pooch a place to freely run and romp, sans leash. The first, Strawberry Hill Dog Park, is located north off High School Road just west of Sands Avenue.

With five private marinas and a city governed open water marina at its heart, Eagle Harbor is home to an ever evolving liveaboard population.

Jeff Ozimek, outdoor adventure program manager for the Bainbridge Island parks district, is the man behind the yearly stocking of hundreds of trout in the tranquil Battle Point Park pond.

Has the outside display of soda cases caught your eye when heading into Safeway? These constantly changing works of“pop” art are brought to you by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Washington.

No matter whether you’re on team live tree or are solidly in the artificial camp, filling the holiday boughs with memorable and meaningful ornaments is one of the best parts of the tradition.

According to the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, 13 percent of the 17,778-acre island is protected open space. This means it has been purchased by or donated to BILT or is protected by a conservation easement.

THE ISLAND’S go-to for rescuing wildlife—whether raccoons, opossums or a nest of orphaned eagles—takes in an average of 1,650 wild animals a year, returning a commendable 75 percent to the wild.

By now you’ve likely noticed the quaint multi-directional signs popping up at intersections around Bainbridge, pointing you in the right direction and evoking the charm of an English country road.

It is co-owner, Alison Allen. When Allen was a child her mother often read her poetry at bedtime.

While strolling through Pleasant Beach Village in Lynwood Center, you’ve probably noticed the playful cat silhouettes and mice that adorn the ironwork around the buildings and down the stretch of sidewalk.

When the owners of Bainbridge Cinemas designed the movie complex in the 1990s, they wanted something that would make the theaters unique to Bainbridge Island.

About 31 Years Ago, Bainbridge resident Kim Esterberg visited Ometepe island in Nicaragua while traveling with a Seattle Sister Cities delegation.

It's not hard to find a hill on the rock. Still, many an islander has wondered which peak gets the prize for its uppermost elevation.

Sometimes, even when you’re done donning, it can still be hard to give up a once-loved garment. Thankfully, there’s an easy way to bid adieu to your gently used clothing while also helping a worthwhile cause.

It’s George. Oft seen shredding and grinding at Strawberry Hill Park’s skateboard park, George is obsessed with skateboarding, said his owner, Nadine Singel.

Oh my! With a bear prowling around Bainbridge this past June and the occasional reported cougar sighting, it’s hard to know if it’s safe to walk in the woods.

Well, its turns out we can’t tell you that because the aircraft carrier’s deployment schedule is considered classified and not disclosed until it’s just 36 to 72 hours out.

Although islander Ethan Currier has been working with rocks for 15 years, his best-known statue, “Counter Balance,” stands tall, in a striking tree yoga pose, at the corner of Day and Miller roads.

Although several artists have contributed color to the water tower at the Deerpath trailhead, we tracked down one whose work has stood the test of time. In 2010, Kato D.

Indeed! In fact, 11 species of sharks swim the chilly Salish waters.

Visit the Parade Grounds at Fort Ward and you’re not likely to see a marching band, clowns performing in costume or even uniformed military.

Whether Spiders give you a thrill or send you running, Bainbridge in early autumn is the perfect place to spot arachnids and their architectural wonder works.

One glance at Seattle’s skyline and it’s clear: building is part of human nature. And sometimes, it takes on the simplest of forms.

Astronomical voyeurs have already been cosmically treated to a mini-moon and the Lyrid meteor shower this year, but NASA’s Juno spacecraft as well as 11 additional meteor showers and planets like Mercury, Saturn and Uranus are a few of the other celestial sights the night sky has yet in store.

The oldest residents that we could track down are Eleanor Dienes, above, and Jane Furlong, both of whom turn 103 this year.

The town we now know as Winslow was first named Madrone by settlers in the 1800s. By the end of that century, a group of brothers had made a pretty big splash in the area.

It is comforting to sail into the harbor at night and see the boats at the maintenance facility lit up like nautical Christmas trees.

It's probably Safe to say that Capt. Johnston Blakeley (or Blakely) never set foot on Bainbridge Island, yet his name is all over the place.

One Problem with ghosts is you can’t call them up and ask where they’re located. They’re not on Facebook or Yelp or any of the other modern-day resources we use.

The Year 1973 was destined to be a children’s classic.

We thought the answer would be wrangling the magical elves who were seemingly reinventing the store every night for months. But when we asked T&C’s marketing rep, Susan Allen, she made no mention of the elves.

Zack and Eli's Dahlias, located where Wyatt Way turns into Eagle Harbor Drive, is hard to miss.

If You’ve Taken a scenic drive along Crystal Springs, just north of the Point White Pier, you’ve seen—and possibly photographed—two old wooden boats resting on the shore.

We Are Used To abundance here—we get plenty of rain, copious amounts of produce from local gardens, and an ample daily dose of beauty from our natural surroundings.

When we think of yurts, those round conical structures with brown vinyl covers, we usually think of studio spaces, detached home offices or very small residences.

An Exquisite stone labyrinth graces Hall’s Hill Lookout Park, a privately owned public park that overlooks Blakely Harbor.