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02/17/2025

A Puget Sound passenger ferry that almost flies through the air is in the works.

This would be awesome for Bainbridge Island, wouldn't it be?

A Belfast-based company is partnering with a Puget Sound maker of luxury yachts, with promises that they may build a new fleet of passenger-only ferries.

02/13/2025

New business alert!

🎊 The Plant Shop
🔎 The Plant Shop offers unique plants, gardening supplies, and local art on Bainbridge Island.
📍 8780 Fletcher Bay Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Welcome to The Plant Shop! Rooted in the heart of Puget Sound on beautiful Bainbridge Island, The Plant Shop celebrates the island's natural beauty with ...

09/23/2024

In the mood for sushi tonight? Sushi-Ko is open Monday.

🎟️ Sushi-Ko Bainbridge
🗓️ September 23, 9:39 AM
🔎 Japanese cuisine including sushi catering, located on High School Road, Safeway complex.
📍 323 High School Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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We serve Japanese cuisine such as Squid Salad, Yakisoba and Takooyaki etc. Order online for carryout, and sushi catering available. We are located on High ...

09/02/2024

On September 1, 2024, Michael Cyger, publisher of BainbridgeIsland.com, captured an extraordinary encounter with a pod of orcas in Puget Sound. The mesmerizing footage, starting at 7:09 PM, showcases these majestic killer whales in their natural habitat.

0:38 Orca breach #1
1:42 Walla Walla passengers watching whales
3:39 Orca breach #2

The video highlights include:
* A pod of orcas frolicking in the waters of Puget Sound
* The Walla Walla Washington State Ferry passing by the pod
* Excited travelers rushing from the front to the back of the ferry to continue watching the whales
* Two breathtaking moments where an orca breaches the surface

This rare sighting offers viewers a glimpse into the vibrant marine ecosystem of the Pacific Northwest, emphasizing the importance of orca conservation in the region. Don't miss this incredible display of nature's beauty in action!

07/18/2024

OPENING THURSDAY!

🎟️ Briny Bagels
🔎 Enjoy bagels, schmears, and coffee.
📍 10255 NE Valley Road, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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Bagels, schmears and coffee. ...

07/15/2024

UPCOMING EVENT:

🎟️ Rose Care Basics

🗓️ July 18, 4-5 PM

🔎 Master Gardener Bob Bihler will teach a free Rose Care Basics class at Bainbridge Island Library.

📍 Bainbridge Island Library, 1270 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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We are so excited to have Master Gardener Bob Bihler teaching Rose Care Basics on Thursday, July 18th, 4pm at the Bainbridge Island Public Library! In addition to being a Master Gardener with the WSU Kitsap County Extension Master Gardeners, Bob is also a member of the American Rose Society and has....

07/10/2024

TONIGHT!

🎟️ Sounds of Summer
🗓️ Tonight, 6:30-8:30 PM
🔎 Free live music from celebrated Pacific Northwest artists with food vendors and lawn games at the park.
📍 Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends, and join us on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm to hear FREE live music from highly celebrated artists from the Pacific Northwest. Catch various musical acts and genres by joining us throughout July and August. Enjoy yummy food vendors, play lawn gam...

07/09/2024

UPCOMING EVENT:
🎟️ Half-Priced Bottle Night
🗓️ November 7, 3-9 PM
🔎 Earth and Vine Wine Bar offers half-price bottles on Tuesdays, featuring global and rare selections.
📍 4620 Lynwood Center Road NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

07/08/2024

UPCOMING EVENT:
🎟️ Open Community Playgroup
🗓️ October 10, 11 AM-2 PM
🔎 Parents and caregivers can play with their children in the nursery at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.
📍 11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

07/07/2024

🎟️ William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream”
🗓️ June 28, 7-8:30 PM
🔎 This event is a performance of a Shakespearean comedy directed by Elizabeth Allum.
📍 Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
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All shows begin at 7pm Pay-what-you-can Preview Night, Thursday, June 27 No performance on Thursday, July 4 DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH ALLUM As enchanting as it is playful, this Shakespearean comedy, set in a magical forest near Athens, follows four defiant young lovers, a hilariously untalented group of...

07/07/2024

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07/03/2024

Get ready for the best small-town festival and parade in America!

July 3 at a glance:

💃 Street Dance (6pm – 11pm, Winslow Way/Downtown)

🎤 Live Music (6pm – 11pm, Songbird, The Rising Sons, Fat Saturn)

🎧 DJ Beats (7pm – 11pm, Danceable beats in the street)

🎠 Kid’s Zone (6pm – 9pm, Hands-on activities with KiDiMu)

🍔 Food Vendors (Lining Winslow Way, local food and beverages)

🍷 Beer & Wine Garden (21+ only, Sponsored by Bainbridge Brewing)

July 4 at a glance:

🎉 Traditional Pancake Breakfast (7am – 11am, T&C West Parking Lot)

🏃 Family Fun Run (9am – 11am, Winslow Way)

🎨 Street Fair (9am – 5pm, Town & Country West Parking Lot)

🎠 Kids Zone (9am – 5pm, Pony rides, bounce houses, face painting)

🚗 Car Show (9am – 2pm, Parking lots behind Umpqua & Chase Banks)

📸 Photo Exhibit (10am – 4pm, Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center)

🎶 Live Music (10am – Noon, Town & Country West Parking Lot)

🍻 Beer + Wine + Cider Garden (11am – 5pm, Brien St, 21+ only)

🎺 The Hometown Band (Noon – 1pm, Winslow Mall)

🎉 Hometown Parade (1pm – 3pm, Madison Ave & Winslow Way)
"If you're not participating in the parade, you're either watching it or know someone who is." – Mike Cyger, Publisher of BainbridgeIsland.com

🎸 Soul Siren Concert (3pm – 5pm, Town & Country Parking Lot Stage)

As you can see, there's something for everyone – even people who don't like doing anything but people watch. 👀

🏷️ And don't forget about the greatest garage sale on Earth... the Rotary Auction takes place this Saturday.

07/01/2024

We think this is what the Bainbridge Island PD is instructing:

- Dates and Times for Direct Reporting: On July 3rd and 4th, from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, you should report nuisance or illegal fireworks that are not an immediate threat to life or property by calling the Bainbridge Island Police Department directly at 206-842-5211.

- Reporting Outside Specified Dates and Times: For complaints outside of these dates and times, you should file your report online at [Kitsap 911 Fireworks](http://www.kitsap911.org/fireworks).

- Emergency Reporting: Do not use 911 to report nuisance fireworks complaints. Reserve 911 for true emergencies only.

TO REPORT NUISANCE FIREWORKS COMPLAINTS ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND
on July 3rd and 4th from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM, to report a nuisance/illegal fireworks complaint that is not an emergent threat to life or property on Bainbridge Island, contact the Bainbridge Island Police Department directly at 206-842-5211.
For nuisance/illegal fireworks complaints on Bainbridge Island outside of these dates and times, file your report online at @ http://www.kitsap911.org/fireworks.
Do not call 911 to report nuisance fireworks complaints. Leave 911 open for true emergencies.

07/01/2024

What's your favorite hike or walk on Bainbridge Island?

06/26/2024

🍓 Bainbridge Island Farmers' Market

🗓️ Saturday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

🧒🏼👧🏽 Whether you’re interested in buying locally grown vegetables, chatting with old friends, or socializing your new puppy, the Bainbridge Island Farmers’ Market will fit the bill.

📍 Town Square at City Hall, 208 Madison Avenue North

ℹ️ The outdoor market runs from April to November – rain or shine – at Town Square in City Hall Park and offers locals and tourists a colorful sampling of fruits, vegetables, cheeses, eggs, baked goods, handmade crafts… not to mention omelets and pot stickers!

Great locally grown fruit and vegetable stands, local bakers, some arts and crafts, and usually a food vendor or two.

It's not overwhelmed with food vendors which is a nice change of pace. Come talk to the bee guy and see an operating hive.

Live music is often happening as well.

06/24/2024

New intersection rendition for minimizing traffic delays at Winslow Way and Highway 305.

🎩 Hat tip to Bainbridge Islanders cover art for inspiration.

06/13/2024

How many intersections with traffic lights (those with red, yellow, and green signals) are there on Bainbridge Island?

Guess in your head.

Then click through to find the answer: https://www.bainbridgeisland.com/how-many-intersections-with-traffic-lights-are-there-on-bainbridge-island/

06/10/2024

Have a gardening question?

Stop by the Bainbridge Library on Thursday afternoons.

The gardening experts from the local chapter of Master Gardeners will be in the library's meeting room with experience, knowledge and resources to help.

More info:

Have a gardening question? Stop by the Bainbridge Library on Thursday afternoons. The gardening experts from the local chapter of Master Gardeners will be in the library's meeting room with experience, knowledge and resources to help. Washington State University’s Extension Office Master Gardeners...