Travel delays

People traveling on Highway 305 on Bainbridge Island should plan extra time on weekdays and weeknights starting April 21.

Expect up to 15-minute delays due to intermittent shoulder and single-lane closures with traffic in each direction alternating, a state Department of Transportation news release states. Closures will happen at various times and locations on the highway between Sportsman Club Road and the ferry dock.

Weekday closure times and dates (9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily): April 21-24, April 28-May 1, May 5-8 and May 12-15.

Weeknight closure times and dates (7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly): April 21- 25 and April 28-May 2.

During the closures, WSDOT crews will drill into the ground to collect soil samples. This is for the design of the Bainbridge terminal electrification project. Construction is planned to start in 2027. When built, the project will install charging equipment for vessels at the terminal and add underground conduits and cables to bring additional electricity to the terminal.

Pet Gala

PAWS of Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap will be holding a Pet Gala May 10 at Kiana Lodge from 5:30-9 p.m. to celebrate the organization’s 50th anniversary.

Guests will be able to bid on silent auction items, enjoy live music from members of the local band Psycho Sushi, participate in games, and enjoy a selection of appetizers and drinks from the hosted bar, featuring beer, cider, wine, and sodas, per a news release.

For more information, visit pawsbink.org/paws-gala/

Free wood chips

Free wood chips will be available for pickup by residents and businesses on Earth Day April 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the city facility behind the transfer station at 7215 NE Vincent Road.

It is limited to one load of wood chips per household, per a city news release. Wood chip mulch is one of the best performers in terms of moisture retention, temperature moderation, weed control, and sustainability. Wood chips directly improve the soil’s ability to absorb and retain water by enhancing infiltration, per the release.

Fly fishers meeting

Chad Gillespie, owner of Fjord Fly Fishing, will present on Hood Canal/Puget Sound fly fishing and if time permits, speak about fishing Christmas Island at the Bainbridge Island Fly Fishers meeting at Seabold Hall April 29 at 7 p.m.

It is a family-friendly event. Bring a fly to join the raffle or buy raffle tickets – $2 for 1 ticket or $5 for 3 tickets. For questions, contact Eric Matthews at INFO@bainbridgeislandflyfishers.org or 206.718.2254.

Free concert

The 3rd annual Music for All Generations concert will take place April 30 at 6:30 p.m. at Woodward Middle School.

The Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center’s Evergreen Singers, WMS Choir and WMS Jazz Band will be performing. All ages are welcome. The event is free.

Meet Councilmember Deets

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is having his office hours April 19th from 10:00 am to noon at CUPS Espresso on 123 Bjune Drive SE in Winslow.

Everyone is welcome to come and meet with him to talk about city business.

Stand Down

The Spring Stand Down, an event aimed at providing resources for veterans and their families, will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 26 at the Sheridan Park Community Center in Bremerton.

Complimentary goods and services for veterans and their families will be available including haircuts and assistance with housing, employment, education, counseling and more. Qualifying veterans and family members may also receive free clothing, sleeping bags, groceries, and personal hygiene items.

This event is open to Kitsap County veterans and their immediate families only. Bring copies of a DD214 form, military retiree ID card, or VA card. Unaccompanied family members must bring a DD214 and proof of relationship.

Agencies providing services at the Stand Down typically include the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Social and Health Service, Red Cross, Olympic College, Kitsap Legal Services, Abraham’s House, Housing Solutions Center, WorkSource, Kitsap Community Resources, Kitsap Transit, and other community assistance programs.

For more information, contact Richard Becker, coordinator of the Kitsap Veterans Assistance Program at rbecker@kitsap.gov, 360.337.4811.

Sewer public comments

Kitsap County Public Works Sewer Utility is updating the Sewer General Plans for all service areas.

The Sewer Utility is seeking public comments for the State Environmental Review Process in compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act as required for all Ecology funded projects.

The public comment period is open until 5 p.m. April 30. Draft plans are available for review at kcowa.us/sewer.

Sewer General Plans are required by state law to:Discuss treatment plant operations, regulatory requirements, and operational needs over the planning period 2023-2044.

Factor regional growth, and policies to support the county Comprehensive Plan.

Provide preliminary information to drive future capital projects with a potential funding strategy