So what’s so great about a neighborhood bookstore, especially one that doesn’t even sell a cup of coffee?
That’s a question best answered, perhaps, by Mary Gleysteen, an employee for half of the 40 years Eagle Harbor Book Company has inhabited Winslow Way,
“I’ve always thought of it as a refuge,” she said a few days before the Bainbridge institution will celebrate it’s 40th birthday on Sunday.
When Jim Johansson officially retired at the end of last year, the island native likely ended the longest tenure of…
For the first time in two years, real estate activity on Bainbridge Island is on the rise. Slightly. Agents and…
Only Bargain Boutique and the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce office haven’t moved as construction of the Island Gateway project…
The concept of sustainability is nothing new on Bainbridge Island, perhaps, but the practicable side of the movement may be a little more elusive. Especially since economics are often the driving force behind it.
Some people and businesses will say they can’t afford it. Others may simply think it’s an unnecessary excuse to gouge the consumer even more.
This past year was not kind to the majority of the island’s businesses, especially those in retail, real estate and…
Imagine, architect Robert Moore poses, living comfortably in a Northwest home that doesn’t have mechanical heating or air-conditioning units. The…
As it turned out, Elliott Yakush’s bread sales were too successful for his own good. Elliott and his wife, Tasha,…
The Best Western Bainbridge Island Suites recently was named “Best of the Best” in quality and customer care at Best…
Several island organizations are selling 2010 calendars as a fundraising effort. Arms Around Bainbridge, West Sound Wildlife Shelter and Blakely…
Katie Butler has five young children so you know she’s a little short of idle time. But not initiative nor…
Everyone hates the economy right now; everyone, that is, but Steve Motenko. He’s excited about it and is coming to…
Everyone hates the economy right now; everyone, that is, but Steve Motenko. He’s excited about it and is coming to…
