Current school structure is what works best | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: Our family moved to Bainbridge more than 35 years ago, with the quality of the schools being a major factor in our decision.

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8:54 AM May 20, 2013

Let’s work together to bust the blooms now | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: The yellow flowers of Scotch broom are back! Please join the Weed Warriors, Noxious Weed Advisors, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, Student Conservation Corp, city of Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge parks and Sustainable Bainbridge in busting the bloom!

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8:39 AM May 14, 2013

Sunrise Drive is not a speedway | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: Motorists seem to think they are on Highway 305, or, perhaps Daytona, as they come barreling up and down Sunrise Drive in way too much haste for those riding bikes, walking dogs, wildlife, and homeowners trying to retrieve their mail.

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8:29 AM May 13, 2013

Bainbridge supports benefit jump rope show | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: On behalf of the Bainbridge Island Rope Skippers, and the One World One Rope organization, we wanted to thank all of those who donated and came out to support One World One Rope One Night.

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updated 1:23 PM May 11, 2013

Thank you from Camp Siberia-Kitezh | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: On Friday, April 26, we officially launched “Camp Siberia-Kitezh.”

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11:35 AM May 11, 2013

Catholics should hold all politicians to account for supporting abortion | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: The trial of Kermit Gosnell keeps the issue of abortion in the news. The sheer gruesome barbarism of Gosnell's acts did not dissuade President Obama from speaking at a Planned Parenthood fundraising gala.

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9:34 AM May 10, 2013

Lacrosse club gives community its gratitude | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: The Bainbridge Island Girls Lacrosse Club wishes to thank the many friends and families who supported the club’s recent compost and potting soil sale, fondly known around the club as our “dirt sale” fundraiser.

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9:42 AM May 5, 2013

Hilltop is not ready for the history books | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: Hilltop, which has grown to 36 acres, is the property connecting the east and west portions of the Grand Forest. It is a treasure that has already been enjoyed by hundreds.

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9:07 AM May 4, 2013

The state won’t help city defend SMP lawsuit | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: Washington state law — the Shoreline Management Act and Department of Ecology regulations — told us at least a dozen times not to violate the U.S. Constitution and other federal laws.

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updated 4:53 PM April 28, 2013

Bainbridge’s new SMP is just like Obamacare | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: Your editorial (“We’ve heard this all before”) actually supports the case of the SMP critics because not one of the SMP goals you cite says anything about protecting existing property owner rights, property values or enabling/enhancing the private usefulness of an owner’s property.

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updated 10:09 AM April 26, 2013

Bainbridge company cares about community | LETTER TO THE EDITOR

To the editor: My name is Dani Hemmat and I am a member of Congregation Kol Shalom, North Kitsap’s synagogue. I have also been the religious school director since 2010.

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8:56 AM April 26, 2013