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Community Members Organize ‘Dinner on the STO’

It’s usually a trail for bicyclists, runners and pedestrians, but for one night in August the Sound to Olympics Trail, located along HWY 305 between Winslow Way and High School Road, will be the gathering place for a community dinner. The Dinner on the ST...

City Council Postpones Public Hearing for Landmark Tree Ordinance

The City Council postponed setting a public hearing date for the landmark tree ordinance during its business meeting on Tuesday, July 10.

The Council is waiting until it receives further information from the
Planning Commission on measures to protect and ...

Planning a Trip Abroad? Municipal Court Offers Passport Services

Did you know you can apply for a passport without leaving Bainbridge
Island? The Municipal Court began acceptingpassport applications one year ago and would like to remind people this service
is available. 

Passport services are avai...

Something New Art Exhibition to be Unveiled on Friday, July 6

The Public Art Committee will unveil its Something New public art exhibition at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 6 during the First Friday Art Walk.  Committee members and volunteers will lead a walking tour of the new pieces that are in three outdoor loca...

City Seeks People to Serve on Pro & Con Committees for ‘Connecting Bainbridge: SAFE Mobility Levy’

The City of Bainbridge Island is looking for members of the community to serve on Pro and Con Committees to prepare written arguments and rebuttals on a ballot measure that will be included in the Kitsap County Voters Pamphlet supporting and opposing appr...

BIPD Collection Event: Expired Flares and Fireworks

As we approach the July 4th holiday and boating season, it’s
a good time to get rid of expired flares and fireworks. We recognize it’sdifficult to find a safe and appropriate place to discard these expired items,
so the Bainbridge ...

City Council Extends Moratorium for 90 Days

The City Council voted on June 26 to extend the moratorium
90 days to give City staff more time to complete ongoing work identified in theoriginal moratorium work plan. 

The moratorium on the acceptance and processing of certain development app...

City Council Adopts Ordinance to Protect Landmark Trees

The City Council voted 6-1 on Tuesday night to adopt a Landmark Tree Preservation Ordinance (2018-25) that will protect certain trees that, because of their age, size, and condition, are recognized as having exceptional value in contributing to the charac...

Operation Dry Water: Emphasis Patrols Target Boating Under the Influence

The Bainbridge Island Police Department is asking boaters to help keep everyone safe by not consuming alcohol or marijuana while out on the water— especially when operating a boat.

As part of a nationally coordinated effort, Operation Dry Water, state and ...

Noxious Weed Control Work to Begin Next Week

Staff from the Kitsap County Noxious Weed Control Program will be on Bainbridge Island June 19 - 23 for annual noxious weed work along roadsides and on private property. The crew will be posting signs on Tuesday, June 19 and Wednesday, June 20, in accorda...

City Seeks Input on Future of Island Center

The community of Bainbridge Island is invited to participate in an online survey to help identify priorities for the future of Island Center.The City of Bainbridge Island and the Island Center Subarea Planning Process Steering Committee, made up mostly of...

WSDOT Seeks Public Input to Relieve Highway Congestion

WSDOT is looking for input to relieve congestion on highways in Kitsap County, including along SR 305. Please take a few minutes to fill out the brief, online survey. It includes questions about SR 305 from SR 3 to the Bainbridge Ferry Terminal, and strat...

Community Invited to City Council Ward Meetings

The Bainbridge Island City Council would like to invite you to attend the Council Ward Meetings in June.The Council Ward Meetings are an opportunity for you to meet with your elected officials to talk about topics in your neighborhood and the broader comm...

City of Bainbridge Island Responds to EPA Update on Cleanup of Wyckoff – Eagle Harbor Superfund Site

City Manager Doug Schulze issued the following statement today in response to the announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency will begin its Phase One cleanup this year at the Wyckoff – Eagle Harbor Superfund Site:

“This is exciting news for the ...

City Seeking Community Input for Survey on Emergency Preparedness

We’re hoping you, your neighbors and friends will take a few minutes to fill out a 16-question survey that will help us figure out the level of preparedness in our community and where special focus may be needed.

As an island-community, individua...

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