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WEBManslaughter suspect arrested a year after fatal shooting. By Elisha Meyer and Steve Powell Kitsap News Group • October 1, 2024 1:30 am. A year-long investigation into the 2023 shooting death of 25-year-old Bradley Smith near …
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WEBBI council OKs ban on crematoriums. About 80% of Bainbridge Islanders choose cremation when they die. But it also seems like about 80% of those on…. By Steven Powell • September 13, 2024 1:30 am.
Jail program says, We don’t want you back
WEBAug 30, 2024 · Prior to the program, inmate recidivism, or the return to jail rate, was 85%. The return rate for those participating in the reentry program has been- – 40% in 2019, 37% in 2020 and 2021, 42% in 2021 and 2022, 54% in 2023 and 29% in 2024. Success stories. Sapp outlined stories of successful inmates: – A 31-year-old man, a frequent flyer at ...
‘Welcome Pole’ unveiling coming to BI trailhead
WEB5 days ago · The Bainbridge Island Parks and Trails Foundation will officially reveal the Suquamish Welcome Pole that marks the start of the Sound to Olympics Trail at 3 p.m. Oct 9, followed by a reception at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art. It’s not just a trailhead marker. The pole is a 14-foot-tall old-growth cedar log depicting Schweabe, Chief ...
New BI lavender farm bridges mental health and foraging
WEBAug 1, 2024 · When the breeze blows, deep breaths become tinged with a sweet, fresh scent that calms the nerves. This is Bluetree Lavender Farm, a combination of a mental health support project, ecological preserve, culinary farm and event space, now reaching its first year of planting. Having a four-pronged mission …
DEIS maps show potential growth areas - Bainbridge Island Review
WEBSep 4, 2024 · The Bainbridge Island Planning Commission received updates on two long-range plans and an affordable housing project at its recent meeting. Planning director Patty Charnas gave updates on the draft environmental impact statement for the Comprehensive and Winslow Subarea plans, including maps of what growth would look like comparing the option of building up or building out.
Bainbridge Island briefs | Bainbridge Island Review
WEB6 days ago · Bainbridge Island Mayor Joe Deets is having his office hours Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to noon to talk about city business with the public at CUPS Espresso on 123 Bjune Drive SE in Winslow. BI police log. 9-22: Theft, 300 block Shannon Drive SE. 9-23: Theft, 13500 block Manzanita Road NE. 9-24: Theft, 1100 block Nakata Place NW.
Ex-Sounder gives talk | Bainbridge Island Review
WEB5 days ago · Ex-Sounder gives talk. By Staff report • October 3, 2024 1:30 am. Steve Zakuani courtesy photo. Seattle Sounders legend Steve Zakuani will be the guest speaker at a Troy and Baden Biddle Foundation event Oct. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Bainbridge High School Theater. His talk is called “Strength Within: Overcoming Challenges in …
Richards, Young talk about their differences | Bainbridge Island …
WEB6 days ago · Richards, Young talk about their differences. Spencer Hutchins-R, who has served two years as representative for state Legislative District 26, will step down from office, leaving the race between Adison Richards-D, who ran against Hutchins two years ago and lost, and Jesse L. Young-R, who served …
Parks looks at renaming BIRC after retiring Lande
WEB6 days ago · The retirement party for Lande has been moved to Oct. 14 from 4-6 p.m. at BIRC. Meanwhile, parks superintendent Lydia Roush said the Eight Acre Wood property is being anonymously donated through the foundation, which will transfer it to the district for a passive-use park. The property is 7.62 acres with trails in Rolling Bay.