City seeks volunteers to serve on advisory groups

The City is seeking volunteers to serve on its advisory groups that assist and advise the City Council on topics that range from climate change and land use to utility-related policies. 

Most of the committee positions require a three-year term co...

Three juveniles die in single-vehicle collision

The Bainbridge Island Police Department and Bainbridge Island Fire Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle collision in the 11000 block of Sunrise Drive just before 9:00 p.m. March 16. 

The vehicle had been traveling south, then left ...

Crews to begin water main flushing March 15

The City of Bainbridge Island utility crews will begin flushing of City water mains in the Winslow and Fletcher Bay areas on Monday, March 15. This is annual work that is done to improve water quality by removing naturally-occurring sediments from the lin...

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...

City Council approves 2021-2022 budget

At the Nov. 24 business meeting, the City Council approved the 2021-2022 budget with climate change response as its top priority. 

The $87 million citywide biennial budget reflects an annual reduction in overall tax-supported revenues of approxima...

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 ...