MLK celebration
Join Kitsap ERACE, Living Arts Cultural Heritage Project, and other local organizations for a special Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration from 12:30-5 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
12:30-2:15 p.m.: Social Justice Social (no registration needed)
Presented by Kitsap ERACE Coalition, the Social Justice Social gathers the community to celebrate the life and legacy of MLK. It will include sharing resources, strategy, camaraderie, and joy, “all in service of realizing Dr. King’s vision of a beloved community striving for justice,” per a news release.
2:30-5 p.m.: Community Celebration (registration required)
Continue celebrating MLK Day with Kitsap ERACE, Living Arts Cultural Heritage Project, and other local organizations for an afternoon of poetry, music, dance, and participatory art projects.
Visit biartmuseum.org/event/mlk-celebration-2026/ to register.
Young People’s March
The 7th annual Young People’s March for Peace and Kindness will be Jan. 19, providing an opportunity to come together as a community in the spirit of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
“The march began as a way to empower even the youngest children to joyfully participate in a day of service by advocating for peace and kindness,” said Anne Willhoit, Bainbridge Island School District teacher and event organizer. “Many families have shared that the event provides an opportunity to have thoughtful conversations about what the day represents.”
Children of all ages, their families, and community members are invited to participate in letter writing from 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. at the Bainbridge Island Library, 1270 Madison Avenue. At 11:15 a.m., the group will march about a mile to the post office to mail the letters. Participants are encouraged to bring signs, banners, friends and stamps. Addresses and inspiration provided.
This event is put on by BISD, Kitsap Regional Library, Charter Real Estate and the BISD Multicultural Advisory Council.
Visit visitbainbridgeisland.org/event/young-peoples-march-for-peace-and-kindness-2/ for more details.
Water tank update
Landscaping and security fencing at the new Winslow Water Tank site are now complete. The tank contractor was scheduled to begin disinfection procedures this week, a process expected to take approximately two weeks, per a city newsletter. If all goes as planned, the city anticipates bringing the new tank online by February.
Demolition of the existing 1-million-gallon tank is expected to be completed by the end of February, marking the final major phase of the infrastructure upgrade.
Bucklin Hill survey
The city of Bainbridge Island is seeking community feedback for corridor improvements for the Bucklin Hill Non-Motorized Project on Bucklin Hill Road between Blakely and Fletcher Bay Road.
The survey is open until March 13 and may only be completed once per person. The survey can be accessed at cityofbainbridgeisland.civilspace.io/en/projects/bucklin-hill-non-motorized-improvements-project
A public engagement meeting on the topic will be held at 6:30 p.m. March 5 at City Hall.
The project will be designed in early 2026 in preparation for construction in 2027.
Blair King ceremony
The city of Bainbridge Island invites the community to a special event in honor of retiring city manager Blair King, who has over 45 years in public service. King has been with the COBI since 2021.
The ceremony will be Jan. 28 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Stan Pocock Rowing Center at 281 Brien Drive SE. It is free and open to the public.
BI police log
01/04 TRESPASSING, 406 HIGH SCHOOL RD NE
01/04 WARRANT, 305 MADISON AVE N
01/06 VIOLATION COURT ORDER, 245 HIGH SCHOOL RD NW
01/06 INFO ONLY, 200 HIGH SCHOOL RD NE
01/07 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 245 HIGH SCHOOL RD NW
01/08 HARASSMENT, 9439 BATTLE POINT DR NE
01/08 THEFT, 1315 WINTERGREEN LN NE
01/09 THEFT, 260 OLYMPIC DR SE
01/09 TRESPASSING, 1129 MADISON AVE N
01/09 INFORMATION ONLY, 10874 NE BROOMGERIE RD
01/09 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 15345 HARVEY RD NE
01/10 ABANDONED VEHICLE, 10941 FOREST LN NE
01/11 SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT, 4566 FLYING GOAT AVE NE C220
