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Poll: What do you think of the city manager's departure
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - Some say she saved the city. Others say she did more harm than good. Brenda Bauer's 18-month tenure as city manager has been quite eventful. She led the city though a serious budget crisis, an employee restructuring, the Winslow Way reconstruction project, controversies involving the police force, the Civil Service Commission drama and several other [...] Read more...
Poll: What do you think of the city manager's departure
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - Some say she saved the city. Others say she did more harm than good. Brenda Bauer's 18-month tenure as city manager has been quite eventful. She led the city though a serious budget crisis, an employee restructuring, the Winslow Way reconstruction project, controversies involving the police force, the Civil Service Commission drama and several other [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 5:14 pm
Meeting set for turning empty lot into 'gateway' park
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - The group of islanders working to transform the former Unocal gas station lot into a public park has set its first public participation meeting for Feb. 16. The meeting, which starts at Bainbridge Commons (370 Brien Drive) at 7 p.m., is aimed at gathering ideas for the 1-acre park's design. The group got the City [...] Read more...
Meeting set for turning empty lot into 'gateway' park
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - The group of islanders working to transform the former Unocal gas station lot into a public park has set its first public participation meeting for Feb. 16. The meeting, which starts at Bainbridge Commons (370 Brien Drive) at 7 p.m., is aimed at gathering ideas for the 1-acre park's design. The group got the City [...] Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 5:04 pm
Bainbridge shoreline plan update delayed six months
Bainbridge Islander - Weather, difficulty getting commissioners to meetings, and an extensive public process have delayed the plan. Read more...
Bainbridge shoreline plan update delayed six months
Bainbridge Islander - Weather, difficulty getting commissioners to meetings, and an extensive public process have delayed the plan. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 1:24 pm
When duty calls | Kitsap Week
Bainbridge Island Review - Navigating the ins and outs of Kitsap County jury service Read more...
When duty calls | Kitsap Week
Bainbridge Island Review - Navigating the ins and outs of Kitsap County jury service Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 11:19 am
Trainer a strength at fitness lab
Bainbridge Island Review - Bainbridge Island's own celebrity trainer with a unique approach to fitness. Read more...
Trainer a strength at fitness lab
Bainbridge Island Review - Bainbridge Island's own celebrity trainer with a unique approach to fitness. Read more...
Friday, February 3, 2012 -- 1:13 am
February 3, 2012 Editorial Cartoon
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February 3, 2012 Editorial Cartoon
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Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 9:11 pm
PSE speaks to island's power consumption
Bainbridge Island Review - Utility plans to trim 26.5 miles of trees in areas sensitive to transmission lines. Read more...
PSE speaks to island's power consumption
Bainbridge Island Review - Utility plans to trim 26.5 miles of trees in areas sensitive to transmission lines. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Do our water resources have strategic value? | Guest Column | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The City Council, with four new members, may revisit the 2011 council's resolution last December regarding transfer of the city's Water Utility to the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) instead of waiting for the end of the 18-month trial period. Read more...
Do our water resources have strategic value? | Guest Column | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The City Council, with four new members, may revisit the 2011 council's resolution last December regarding transfer of the city's Water Utility to the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) instead of waiting for the end of the 18-month trial period. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Gazzam Lake's protection is healthy for community | Our Opinion | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The current effort to secure the sanctity of the Gazzam Lake Preserve (see page A1) is another example of the community's determination to safeguard from development some of the island's most unique and valuable woodland environments. Along with the recent purchase of the 31-acre Hilltop property, it's clear that a majority of islanders understand the significance of locking up large parcels of land in perpetuity. Read more...
Gazzam Lake's protection is healthy for community | Our Opinion | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The current effort to secure the sanctity of the Gazzam Lake Preserve (see page A1) is another example of the community's determination to safeguard from development some of the island's most unique and valuable woodland environments. Along with the recent purchase of the 31-acre Hilltop property, it's clear that a majority of islanders understand the significance of locking up large parcels of land in perpetuity. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Convinced that 911 was an inside job | Letters |Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - I have been a member of the 911 truth movement since its inception. What astonishes me is the steadfast refusal that remains ubiquitous today when it comes to proper scientific discourse. Read more...
Convinced that 911 was an inside job | Letters |Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - I have been a member of the 911 truth movement since its inception. What astonishes me is the steadfast refusal that remains ubiquitous today when it comes to proper scientific discourse. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Spearman family offers thanks to community
Bainbridge Island Review - On behalf of our family, we would like to thank the members of the local community who came together in January to build a healing, inspiring memorial service in honor of Ted Spearman. Morrie Black-Eagle and the Suquamish Tribe gave generously of their time and shared the grand space of their Community House with us. Read more...
Spearman family offers thanks to community
Bainbridge Island Review - On behalf of our family, we would like to thank the members of the local community who came together in January to build a healing, inspiring memorial service in honor of Ted Spearman. Morrie Black-Eagle and the Suquamish Tribe gave generously of their time and shared the grand space of their Community House with us. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Blinded by the lights | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - My wife was coming home from an event on the island Tuesday night and was blinded by a small car that had replaced the stock headlights with some kind of laser light, on bright no less, blinding all who saw. Read more...
Blinded by the lights | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - My wife was coming home from an event on the island Tuesday night and was blinded by a small car that had replaced the stock headlights with some kind of laser light, on bright no less, blinding all who saw. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Clearly, environment is suffering due to plastic | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The recent proposal by Council Member Kirstin Hytopoulos that Bainbridge Island consider the banning of plastic grocery bags has evoked discussion and protest, much of it centered on the convenience of these bags, not only for items purchased at the store but for numerous uses around the home. Read more...
Clearly, environment is suffering due to plastic | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - The recent proposal by Council Member Kirstin Hytopoulos that Bainbridge Island consider the banning of plastic grocery bags has evoked discussion and protest, much of it centered on the convenience of these bags, not only for items purchased at the store but for numerous uses around the home. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Banning bags a small step with a big message | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - "Necessity is the mother of invention" was coined millennia ago, but I challenge proposed plastic bag ban naysayers to apply this wise adage to their home habits. Read more...
Banning bags a small step with a big message | Letter | Feb. 3
Bainbridge Island Review - "Necessity is the mother of invention" was coined millennia ago, but I challenge proposed plastic bag ban naysayers to apply this wise adage to their home habits. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Council seeks manager
Bainbridge Island Review - Council will begin its search for City Manager Bauer's replacement. Issue caused tension at the council's weekly meeting resulting in veteran Council Member Bob Scales' objection and premature exit from the meeting. Read more...
Council seeks manager
Bainbridge Island Review - Council will begin its search for City Manager Bauer's replacement. Issue caused tension at the council's weekly meeting resulting in veteran Council Member Bob Scales' objection and premature exit from the meeting. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 5:15 pm
Unocal park gets initial approval
Bainbridge Island Review - Community group can move forward to plan park the entrance to downtown Winslow. Read more...
Unocal park gets initial approval
Bainbridge Island Review - Community group can move forward to plan park the entrance to downtown Winslow. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 4:28 pm
Council backs plan to improve prominent corner by Bainbridge ferry
Bainbridge Islander - The plan to beautify a barren patch of ground at the island's most prominent intersection received the City Council's greenlight Wednesday. Read more...
Council backs plan to improve prominent corner by Bainbridge ferry
Bainbridge Islander - The plan to beautify a barren patch of ground at the island's most prominent intersection received the City Council's greenlight Wednesday. Read more...
Thursday, February 2, 2012 -- 11:35 am
City's statement on Bainbridge city manager's removal
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - Last night, the City Council voted to end Brenda Bauer's short tenure as city manager. It was an emotional meeting, with one council member leaving in protest after he was cut off from discussing the recruitment process for the next manager. You can read the story here. The city issued a press release this morning. [...] Read more...
City's statement on Bainbridge city manager's removal
Bainbridge Coverstations Blog - Last night, the City Council voted to end Brenda Bauer's short tenure as city manager. It was an emotional meeting, with one council member leaving in protest after he was cut off from discussing the recruitment process for the next manager. You can read the story here. The city issued a press release this morning. [...] Read more...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 -- 10:08 pm
Decision to remove Bainbridge city manager sparks council contention
Bainbridge Islander - The City Council made it official: Brenda Bauer's short and tumultuous term as city manager has reached its final chapter. Read more...
Decision to remove Bainbridge city manager sparks council contention
Bainbridge Islander - The City Council made it official: Brenda Bauer's short and tumultuous term as city manager has reached its final chapter. Read more...
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 -- 8:51 pm
Glance: How Wash. senators voted on gay marriage
Associated Press - Heres a look at how the 49 Senate members voted Wednesday on legalizing same-sex marriage The measure now heads to the House Name Party Hometown Vote on gay marriage bill Brian Hatfield D Raymond Yes Paull Shin D Edmonds No Andy Hill R Redmond Yes Joe Fain R Auburn Yes Doug Ericksen R Ferndale No Read more...
Glance: How Wash. senators voted on gay marriage
Associated Press - Heres a look at how the 49 Senate members voted Wednesday on legalizing same-sex marriage The measure now heads to the House Name Party Hometown Vote on gay marriage bill Brian Hatfield D Raymond Yes Paull Shin D Edmonds No Andy Hill R Redmond Yes Joe Fain R Auburn Yes Doug Ericksen R Ferndale No Read more...
upcoming events
| Reading: PENUMBRA, with Bainbridge Island Speculative Fiction Writers Group Eagle Harbor Book Company |
| Poetry Reading: Every Dress a Decision with Elizabeth Austen & Woodnote with Christine Deavel Eagle Harbor Book Company |
| Reading: The Innovative Team, with Chris Grivas Eagle Harbor Book Company |
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 | MetromixSeattle (Metromix Seattle) RT @SeattleMaven: Fun sunny #2DaysInSeattle idea: Grab picnic dinner makings @WFMWestlake & hop the Bainbridge ferry. Picnic aboard then sunset on the return! 14 minutes ago. |
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