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Interesting and insightful answers to Bainbridge Island’s nagging queries and quirks.
In late summer to early fall, you can see a red streak in the waters of Bainbridge…
According to the 2020 census, Bainbridge Island’s population is now 24,825.…
Online research reveals 245 nonprofit organizations in our 98110 zip code, which…
The short answer: it’s complicated. The longer answer is that you might need a permit…
It only takes a few moments to cross the Agate Pass Bridge, but maintenance to ensure…
For thousands of years, the land we know as Bainbridge Island, and the greater South…
Pull into the small parking lot at the end of Pleasant Beach Road next to the sign…
By Christy Carley Longtime south-enders have a handful of stories about the lone…
A great reference is Kitsap County’s informative website. There, you’ll find a…
“I love my home on Bainbridge Island,” written by David O. Chase, is the song…
There are 35 buildings on the island’s historical register, 15 of which are private…
Currently two parks provide your friendly pooch a place to freely run and romp, sans…
With five private marinas and a city governed open water marina at its heart, Eagle…
Jeff Ozimek, outdoor adventure program manager for the Bainbridge Island parks…
Has the outside display of soda cases caught your eye when heading into Safeway? These…
No matter whether you’re on team live tree or are solidly in the artificial camp,…
According to the Bainbridge Island Land Trust, 13 percent of the 17,778-acre island is…
THE ISLAND’S go-to for rescuing wildlife—whether raccoons, opossums or a nest of…
By now you’ve likely noticed the quaint multi-directional signs popping up at…
It is co-owner, Alison Allen. When Allen was a child her mother often read her poetry…
While strolling through Pleasant Beach Village in Lynwood Center, you’ve probably…
When the owners of Bainbridge Cinemas designed the movie complex in the 1990s, they…
About 31 Years Ago, Bainbridge resident Kim Esterberg visited Ometepe island in…
It’s not hard to find a hill on the rock. Still, many an islander has wondered…
Sometimes, even when you’re done donning, it can still be hard to give up a once-loved…
It’s George. Oft seen shredding and grinding at Strawberry Hill Park’s skateboard…
Oh my! With a bear prowling around Bainbridge this past June and the occasional…
Well, its turns out we can’t tell you that because the aircraft carrier’s deployment…
Although islander Ethan Currier has been working with rocks for 15 years, his…
Although several artists have contributed color to the water tower at the Deerpath…
Indeed! In fact, 11 species of sharks swim the chilly Salish waters. Spotting a…
Visit the Parade Grounds at Fort Ward and you’re not likely to see a marching band,…
Whether Spiders give you a thrill or send you running, Bainbridge in early autumn is…
One glance at Seattle’s skyline and it’s clear: building is part of human nature. And…
Astronomical voyeurs have already been cosmically treated to a mini-moon and the Lyrid…
The oldest residents that we could track down are Eleanor Dienes, above, and Jane…
The town we now know as Winslow was first named Madrone by settlers in the 1800s. By…
It is comforting to sail into the harbor at night and see the boats at the maintenance…
It’s probably Safe to say that Capt. Johnston Blakeley (or Blakely) never set…
One Problem with ghosts is you can’t call them up and ask where they’re located.…
The Year 1973 was destined to be a children’s classic. Schoolhouse Rock debuted on…
We thought the answer would be wrangling the magical elves who were seemingly…
Zack and Eli’s Dahlias, located where Wyatt Way turns into Eagle Harbor Drive,…
If You’ve Taken a scenic drive along Crystal Springs, just north of the Point White…
We Are Used To abundance here—we get plenty of rain, copious amounts of produce from…
When we think of yurts, those round conical structures with brown vinyl covers, we…
An Exquisite stone labyrinth graces Hall’s Hill Lookout Park, a privately owned public…
The above verse is just one of several “poetry panels” that the City of Bainbridge…
Although no one currently lives in it, the authentic red caboose located at 5008…
For BHS graduate, Senior Paint Night is the well-loved tradition of recognizing the…
