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Staff issues weigh heavy on ‘07 budget

The mayor hopes to add 12 workers, to catch up on a backlog and meet new demands. The…

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News Roundup – Blossom Hill moves forward/Candidates to spar Tuesday/Stroll among the pumpkins

The hillside overlooking Lyn­wood Center may sprout 80 new homes and street-level shops. Developer Bill Nelson submitted his…

Deb DeVlieger is working with the Bainbridge Island Land Trust to expand the Olson Nature Preserve for the good of residents and wildlife in the area.

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North-end park may be expanded through land deal

Neighbors, family work to enlarge the Ted Olson Nature Preserve on North Madison. Like any good neighbor, Deb…

Steve Maslach’s “Kitsap Boat” will adorn the new Kitsap County Administration building in Port Orchard. Maslach

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History, handprints cast in glass

Steven Maslach finds remarkable stories through his art. Be they coarse, cracked, stately or stubby, Steve Maslach loves…

The proposed residential and commercial Peach Place development at 292 Ericksen Ave. aims to match the neighborhood’s historic character. The project will replace an old house now used for offices.

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Peach Place is latest project on Ericksen

The developer hopes to achieve an ‘old-timey’ look for the mixed-use buildings. A new mixed-use development planned for…

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Let’s talk about density (but first, a correction)

“More” does not equal “taller” or “bigger.”

Island winemaker Gerard Bentryn (left) trades stories with Nicaraguan delegates Hector Guillen and Alcides Flores.

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Planting seeds of friendship

Drought-weary Nicaraguan delegation inspired by Bainbridge farms. After nearly two weeks of new places and faces, Nicaraguan coffee…

Quarterback Quinton Agosta tosses a pass just over the outstretched hand of O’Dea defensive end Ben Haves. The senior was 9 of 21 for 78 yards and a touchdown. He also ran for a score.

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Sparts give Irish a run for their money

Wild momentum swings in the fourth quarter favor the visiting team, 21-14. Gabe Culkin was walking back to…

Coffee Clatch members John Mills and Marlys Burnett chat at the Pegasus Coffee Shop on Tuesday morning. The popular establishment was purchased by Jocelyn and Jeff Waite this week.

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News Roundup – Pub owners buy Pegasus/Mayor unveils $56M budget/Beauty in the gardens of war/Tour of solar homes today/Help welcome island salmon

They’ll be pouring ale in one historic waterfront building, and now espresso in another. Harbour Public House owners…

Spartan golfer Jamie Neill hits his second shot on the first hole. The senior finished with an even-par 35 as Bainbridge beat O’Dea Monday.

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Sports Roundup – Taylor leads Spart harriers/Boys golfers edge O’Dea

Heading into their only home meet of the year, the Bainbridge cross country teams continued their steady ways…

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Density bonuses draw a critical eye

Developers would provide parks in exchange for taller projects. It’s a fairly simple deal, says one island developer:…

Hundreds of man hours donated by master carpenters of the non-profit Timber Framers Guild came to conclusion Friday

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A Pavilion of Remembrance

Master craftsmen lend their skills to the internment memorial project. From a glistening beam, streams of cedar confetti…

Senior center members Ruth Wender (left) and Dorothy Bland take crosswalk flags on their first journey across Winslow Way. The flags are part of a new pilot project to improve pedestrian safety.

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Seniors turn to pedestrian flags for visibility

Take one down, wave it around as you cross the street. In front of four sets of feet,…