Salary Commission issues press release on City Council salary determination

UPDATE - MAY 6

On May 4, the City Council removed the former Salary Commission's presentation and discussion in its entirety from the May 11 meeting agenda.

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The City of Bainbridge Island Salary Commission made a determination April 12 to increa...

City Council unanimously approves city manager contract with Blair King

The Bainbridge Island City Council on March 9 unanimously approved an employment agreement with its next city manager. 

Blair King, currently the city manager of Coronado, California, accepted the position and plans to start May 17.

“I am...

Wayfinding signs installed in downtown

Fourteen new wayfinding signs went up in downtown this week, directing visitors to businesses, parks and museums, and facilities like government buildings and public restrooms. 

The signage will reduce sidewalk congestion by helping pedestrians re...

New Boat Engine Cutoff Switch Law Goes into Effect April 1

Effective April 1, in response to the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, vessel operators are required to use either a helm or outboard lanyard or wireless Emergency Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) on certain vessels less than 26 feet when traveling...

Kelsey Lynch hired as Community Health Navigator

The Bainbridge Island Police Department welcomes Kelsey Lynch as its first full-time Community Health Navigator. The role is intended to support a more integrated approach between law enforcement and social services. 

Kelsey previously worked out ...