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Draft ordinance for off-leash dogs tabled until further notice, Mayor says council’s divided

A draft ordinance regulating off-leash dog walking has sat in the queue for a first reading since June…

It's a known tradition that autumn on Bainbridge Island doesn't begin without its bounty of local harvest. This year was no different. Bainbridge islanders of all ages came out Sunday for the 27th annual Harvest Fair at Johnson Farm. Activities ranged from cider pressing and a pie contest to sheep sheering demonstrations.

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Bainbridge tradition kicks off the fall season | SLIDESHOW

Bainbridge islanders of all ages came out Sunday for the 27th annual Harvest Fair at Johnson Farm.

Just before a groundbreaking ceremony

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Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates a new place for all children | SLIDESHOW

Owen's Playground at Rotary Park finally broke ground to start building a play place that's accessible to children…

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UPDATE | Council rejects plan for police advisory committee, will try again

Council members rejected a proposal at their meeting Tuesday — the second in little more than a month…

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UPDATE | Council delays decision on joint facility with Bainbridge Island Fire Department

After authorizing another $30,000 on a site assessment, the Bainbridge Island City Council has decided to postpone a…

During this year's Great Zucchini Races at the Bainbridge Island Farmer's Market

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Great gourds – on a roll: 2014 zucchini races welcome contestants of all ages | SLIDESHOW

After a several year hiatus, a crowd of Bainbridge islanders showed up for the return of the Great…

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City, school district share new electronic fingerprinting system

After last year’s debacle over screening school volunteers, the district has worked closely with the Bainbridge Island Police…

One construction worker remains at work late Tuesday afternoon at the downtown Winslow Wharf site. The long-awaited marina improvement project began earlier this month and is slated to be complete by the spring of next year.

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Out with the old, in with the new: Winslow Wharf undergoes overhaul

Come next spring marina tenants will have access to a new and improved dock.

Bainbridge Island Police Chief Matthew Hamner met with Q13's 'Washington's Most Wanted' television program Tuesday morning to notify the public of two Bainbridge Islanders who are believed to be involved in a recent car prowl.

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Bainbridge police chief adds two to ‘Washington’s Most Wanted’

Two Bainbridge Island natives have been added to Washington's "most wanted" list. Ericka Nitz, 24, and Kristopher Thurston…

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Bainbridge council OKs new rules to help save trees

In the shadow of last month’s clear-cutting of a forest near High School Road, the Bainbridge Island City…

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Suspected serial burglar booked into Kitsap County Jail

Jason Michael Lucas, 34, traveled from Roanoke, Virginia with two Bainbridge police escorts and was booked into Kitsap…

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Bainbridge council approves resolution supporting I-594

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a resolution by a 6-1 vote Tuesday to support Initiative 594, the…

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Bainbridge council to consider resolution supporting I-594

The Bainbridge Island City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday that supports Initiative 594, the November ballot measure…