News - Bainbridge Island

Bainbridge's Grand Old Fourth to pay homage to Strawberry Festival

Picture a near-summer Saturday on which, the Bainbridge Review subsequently reported, “Cloudy skies and a brisk south wind kept marchers cool, but threatening rain did not appear.” On June 17, 1950, the Bainbridge Island Strawberry Court made its way from Bainbridge High School’s Memorial Field into Winslow for a mile-long parade.

Around the Island

July 4 really starts on July 3, with the 22nd annual July Third Street Dance and BBQ, sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association.

Kitsap-area rescue agencies conduct marine rescue drills in Agate Passage

Had the bodies bobbing in Agate Passage Thursday morning been real, they would have been in serious trouble. A strong flood tide had swept the dummies away from the bridge, from which the trio had supposedly leaped while attempting a hypothetical group suicide, and pushed them toward open water. Luckily for the dummies, help was planing down the channel from Suquamish.

Work stops on dig

A stop work order was issued Friday at a south-end excavation site after surveyors determined the dig area exceeded what was permitted by the city, officials said.

ROTO MANIA

Despite early concerns that the slowing economy could quiet the annual buying frenzy, organizers say this year’s Rotary Club Auction didn’t disappoint.

Winslow sees a flowery infusion

A letter planted the seed.

With explosions going, Fourth cresendo near

With the Fourth coming on Friday, booming fireworks are being heard with increasing frequency around the island.

With explosions going, Fourth cresendo near

With the Fourth coming on Friday, booming fireworks are being heard with increasing frequency around the island.

Bainbridge to measure controversial soil swap area

Since work began last month, a south-end soil swap has turned more than just dirt. It’s also turned the heads of neighbors and passersby, some of whom are wondering aloud whether the size of the excavation – at the triangle of land bordered by Fletcher Bay, Bucklin Hill and Lynwood Center roads – exceeds what was permitted by the city.

Whole lot of hole

Since work began last month, a south-end soil swap has turned more than just dirt.