The Buzz

Bite-size, behind-the-scenes editorials about local personalities, businesses and nonprofits.

Senior Moments // Taking Time to Listen to Older Islanders

Driving around Bainbridge Island, you’re likely to see neon-clad cyclists, kids…

The Philanthropist Next Door // Bainbridge Community Foundation Quietly Gives Big

What do you love about Bainbridge Island? Is it the plentiful outdoor space, the arts…

Out of Africa // The Kingombes Hope the Journey Ends Here

This spring there was a traditional wedding on Bainbridge Island—but that may…

Teeny Yoginis // The Youngest Among Us Love Life on the Mat

Yoga has become a main ingredient of the Bainbridge Island lifestyle. Practitioners…

Something for Owen // A New Island Playground Will Delight Kids of All Kinds

From the solar panels on their roof, to the Nissan Leaf in their driveway, to the fair…

Remembering Bob // Islanders Celebrate the Life of Bob Cederwall

By Jackie O’Brien There was a new star among the usual decorations draped across…

Rock on // Islanders Hit New Heights at Island Rock Gym

Island rock gym co-owners Michele Lang and Jason Lawson are both fresh arrivals to…

All-Of-A-Kind Family // For Kendra Field and Dee Bennett, It’s Always a Full House

Fifty-four babies in 11 years sounds like a lot. Don’t you think you’d…

Readers Are Leaders // Local Librarian Takes Top Honors

In late 2013, Sakai Intermediate School librarian Kathy Ellison was notified that she…

Working It Out // Islanders Help Resolve Disputes

We all have conflict. Whether it’s with our spouse, partner, children,…

A Holiday House // A Historic Port Madison Home Carries on a 35 Year Gifting Tradition

As you drive past 15060 Washington Ave. in Port Madison, you immediately sense that…

Zero Impact // Buy Nothing Bainbridge Gathers Givers

From island moms to the rotary auction, opportunities to repurpose…

Hanging With Howlers // Wily Ways to Coexist With Coyotes

As a Bainbridge Islander, you’ve likely seen a coyote trotting across a road or…

Doctors on Call // Finding After-Hours Care on Island Time

It’s 9:15 p.m. Inside the comfort of your Bainbridge Island home, you suddenly…

Bloedel in Bloom // An Island Treasure Celebrates 25 Years

Dashing outside even on the rainiest day, guest services assistants Susan Phillips and…

In From the Cold // Camp Siberia Springs Anew in Kitezh

When textile artist Janie Ekberg first purchased a parcel of land in 1998 outside…

Someone to Listen // Bainbridge Youth Services Meets Teens Where They Are

In a cluster of offices on the Bainbridge High School campus, a small team of…

B-I-N-G-O // Where the Center Square is Always Free

The balls drop into the hopper, signaling the start of a game. The crowd’s…

Creating a Spark // Ignite Bainbridge Seeks to Quickly Enlighten

Do you have an inspiring idea or passion that you’re fired up to share with…

Sailing Away // Bainbridge Celebrates Wooden Boats

One Thousand Miles off the Oregon coast, the Pacific swells are building and the tuna…

Cooks in the Kitchen // Sweet Dahlia Spreads the Love

Bainbridge Island has no shortage of upper-crust bakeries. Islanders spend Saturday…

A Safe Space to Tell the Truth // Teen Talking Circles Celebrates 20 Years

When photographer Linda Wolf and psychotherapist K. Wind Hughes first conceived their…

Pointing the Way // Winslow’s New Gateway Welcomes Visitors

Winslow’s “front porch” has a lot more curb appeal thanks to the…

The Octopus’ Garden // Harvesting Oysters With the Puget Sound Restoration Fund

Bainbridge Island has its share of unique gardens. Islanders enjoy giant dahlia…

Good Works // Eagle Harbor Congregational Church Serves Our Souls

While T&C Market is known among locals as our downtown’s heart, many refer…

Catch and Release // Islanders Keep Fish Flowing to Food Banks

Bainbridge Islanders love seafood. Our island rests in rich fishing waters, and our…

Good Dog! // We Sit and Stay With Two Local Dog Trainers

Steven Kessler // The Brooklyn Dog Whisperer I help owners understand the pivotal role…

College Bound // Bhs Seniors Share Early-Decision News

A young college freshman, just back from her first semester at NYU, once spoke on a…

Another Man’s Treasure // Trash Backwards Aims to Reduce Waste

Let’s say you’ve got some polka CDs you don’t dance to anymore.…

Heavy Metal // Soldering on at Monkey Wrench Fabrications

Tucked away down Westerly Lane in the center of Bainbridge Island you’ll find…

Our Beautiful Balloons // Jerry Brader Brightens the Way

Between road rage and gridlock (not to mention fear of missing the ferry), commuting…

Local Heroes // Three Islanders Start an Educational Nonprofit

Education is the tool that can lift up a single soul and an entire community…

Never Forget // Bainbridge Remembers Its Own

When the Japanese military attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941, fear and panic gripped the…

A Good Yarn // Carrie Defoe Knits Something New

As winter closes in, Bainbridge Islanders love to cocoon. It’s the season for…

Hangin’ in the Tiki Lounge // Why Avalara Might Be the Island’s Coolest Workplace

If fun is a factor in your next career move, you’re probably scanning the…

Gotta Getaway // Winter Mini-Breaks Are a Half-Day Away

As you ponder the winter skies, do you find your thoughts repeatedly turning toward a…

Being Santa // Spending Time at Home With Old Saint Nick

Every December 24, he’s the hardest working man in the world. For longer than…

Bottoms Up! // Bainbridge Gets Its Drink On

Strawberry Farms, Ferry Rides, Killer Cycling. That’s the stuff we’re…

Itty Bitty Book Club // Checking Out Our Tiny Libraries

No Overdue fines to worry about. No Dewey Decimal System to navigate. Just an engaging…

Fun With Foraging // Feasting on the Food at Your Feet

Bainbridge Island has an abundance of so many good things—great schools, sweet…

Horsing Around // Jumping Into Our Equestrian Community

The year is 1969. Ten year old Mollie Bogardus steps out of her house on Sunrise and…

Ten Minutes of Fame // Island Theatre’s Ten Minute Play Festival

When It Comes to the ultimate theatrical experience, the play’s the thing. The…

Buying the Farm // It’s a Crowded Island but There is Still Land Aplenty

Not too long ago, Bainbridge Island was mostly forest and farmland. There’s…

Life on the Farm // A Visit With Bainbridge Farmers at Market

Whether you’re interested in buying locally grown vegetables, chatting with old…

Grand Old Fourth // A Salute to Island Tradition

What draws retirees back from warmer climes, gets college kids all warm and fuzzy…

Off the Couch // Local Ladies Give Teens a Sporting Chance

Preteen girls come with their own paradoxical stigma—at once giggly and sullen,…

Positive Reinforcement // Nonprofit Parks Foundation Girds Public Works

A simple passion for parks and trails drives the Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation.…