After 16 months of discussion, City Council members will vote tonight on Ordinance 2022-02. If passed, the housing density bonus granted would potentially allow up to 23 affordable housing units at the Bethany site.

Tonight's vote will not approve the project itself - but could establish the goal posts for the Bethany project to finally enter the official COBI planning process.

Also on tonight's agenda:

Two more potential Comprehensive Plan Amendments (CPA) are on Thursday's docket at the Planning Commission.

Both amendments seek increased density to help address Bainbridge's housing shortage.

A new update to BI Ride's mobile app now shows multiple ways to get around the Island.

The Pingo Journey feature lets riders plan multimodal local journeys using:

For visitors, it can now show, for example how to get to The Bloedel Reserve from Pike Place Market in real time.

A new round of waste reduction measures on Bainbridge Island will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

The Chamber's team of Ambassadors will be out meeting with all affected

local businesses over the next 2 weeks.

Our Ambassadors will also be offering the opportunity for businesses to make "Erase The Waste' pledges of their own and join Town & Country Markets, The Island School, and Congregation Kol Shalom as Climate Smart community leaders.

St. Michael Medical Center and its struggles to become accredited to deliver community care services will be discussed at the Central Kitsap Community Council next week.

The meeting will feature Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Chief Jay Christian, and President of St. Michael Medical Center, Chad Melton, and the opportunity for public comment and questions.

Location:

Ridgetop Middle School Cafeteria

10600 Hillsboro Drive NW, Silverdale

Help your business be accessible to all by displaying the newly available ADA window cling at all your business's public entry points.

Drop on by the Bainbridge Chamber Office to pick up yours today!

The City of Bainbridge Island is considering additional regulations for e-bike usage on the island and request your input. 

Whether you are an e-bike user, a bicycle rider, or not a bike user at all, we all share the roads and trails, so the entire community is encouraged to take the COBI e-bike survey now. 

They have classes and so much more -join them for Knit Nights every other Wednesday from 4-7pm including this Week on October 26!

Visit The Lamb & Kid website + follow them on Instagram

Join us up on High School Road for the next Chamber After Hours at The Marshall Suites on Thurs., Nov. 17 at 5:30pm.

Complementary wine courtesy of Eleven Winery and food from Fig & Spice await - and in honor of Thanksgiving, please consider bringing a canned goods donation to support of Helpline House.

Wildcat will have a special public screening at the Historic Lynwood Theatre on Thursday Nov. 10 at 5:30pm

The documentary features the amazing journey of an unlikely trio including an ocelot and BHS Grad Samantha Zwicker (founder of Hoja Nueva – a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation center in the Peruvian Amazon).

Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with Zwicker and the film’s executive producer, longtime Bainbridge Islander, Stephen Hall.

Admission is free, but donations are suggested.

The movie will debut on Amazon Prime Video in December.

One Call for All is your opportunity to donate to what matters most to you. With one gift, you can give to as many as 120 worthy local nonprofit organizations.

Washington State experienced over $2.7 billion in retail theft in 2021, the second highest in the nation per capita (Retail Industry Leaders Association).

Washington Retail just released its latest guide, which is packed with vital information to help businesses prepare, prevent, protect, and navigate post-crime events.

NOTE: As of Oct. 13, 2022, KCPH suspended updates due to inability to receive accurate reporting from St. Michael's Medical Center

Booster clinic for 5 to 11 yr-olds set for Oct. 29 & 30, 9:30am - 5pm.