Ray Williamson Pool at the Bainbridge Island Aquatic Center is showing its age. It’s 51, built in 1970 as an outdoor pool. “Nobody thought this… Continue reading
Planning and Community Development director Heather Wright is leaving Bainbridge Island to take a similar job in Poulsbo, which is closer to where she lives.… Continue reading
The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission looks to be split regarding the Wintergreen Townhomes affordable housing project. After 11 months, they finally got to share their… Continue reading
It probably sounds like a lot of money to most people, but sometimes $7 million just isn’t enough. “I wish we had $70 million,” Bainbridge… Continue reading
At the same time the state is requiring residents to buy long-term care insurance providers are running away. “Almost all have left the state,” John… Continue reading
If it keeps you awake, the state Department of Transportation can provide you with a white-noise machine. Or earplugs. Those were some of the mitigation… Continue reading
During public comments at Tuesday’s Bainbridge Island City Council meeting, a few people complained about the $15 million roundabouts to be built on Highway 305… Continue reading
The root of the issue is saving trees. The developing Landmark Tree Ordinance does that, but some members of the Bainbridge Island Planning Commission wonder… Continue reading
If you file a complaint it shouldn’t be a secret, but much of the rest of the process should be. That’s the overall message that… Continue reading
The Bainbridge Island City Council looked at its wastewater treatment plant and hotel-motel tax last week. The council expressed concerns about the wastewater treatment plant… Continue reading
As the end of the mostly virtual legislative session drew near April 25, lawmakers passed a $59 billion budget that will funnel millions into childcare,… Continue reading
Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law an automatic right for tenants to have an attorney, though it came with a catch — Inslee sent back… Continue reading
Legislature enters final weekend
By Sydney Brown WNPA News Service A tax credit for working families in Washington passed the Senate in a bipartisan vote April 11, with lawmakers… Continue reading
By Sydney Brown WNPA News Service A controversial statewide cap on carbon emissions scraped through the Legislature in a 25-24 vote April 8 after lawmakers… Continue reading
IN OLYMPIA
Rights restored immediately upon release
By Sydney Brown WNPA News Service The state House of Representatives passed a $10.94 billion transportation budget with some bipartisan support. The vote on April… Continue reading
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