š± Whatās next now that Bainbridgeās Winslow Way housing appeal is dismissed?
Good day Bainbridge Island! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Whatās next now that Bainbridgeās Winslow Way housing appeal is dismissed?
- What changes might be coming to Bainbridgeās short-term rental rules?
- How Bainbridgeās new Comprehensive Plan could shape growth and water use
Also on today's calendar: Permanent Jewelry with Unna Jewelry at the Winslow Tasting Room ā Eleven Winery and 3 more events.
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Today's riddle: Why is it so hot after a ball game? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 49 and low of 40 degrees.
- Thursday: An a.m. shower; mostly cloudy, temps: high: 55, low: 41.
- Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 41 degrees.
š° News we're reading
1. Appeal to stop Bainbridge affordable housing project dismissed (kitsapsun.com) ā A key legal challenge blocking an affordable housing project near the Bainbridge ferry terminal has been dismissed, clearing the way for plans at 651 Winslow Way E to resume. The ruling upholds a city zoning change and lets officials and the Low Income Housing Institute restart work on a 72ā92 unit development that has sharply divided island residents. 
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2. BI Council reviews proposed changes to short-term rental ordinance (bainbridgereview.com) ā Bainbridge Islandās City Council is weighing tweaks to its short-term rental rules, including clearer definitions and streamlined notice requirements, after hearing from staff, business groups, and neighbors. With 136 licensed rentals so far, residents and hosts are pressing council to balance neighborhood impacts with tourism and enforcement tools at an upcoming study session. Ā Ā Ā
3. BI Comp Plan process moving toward completion (bainbridgereview.com) ā Bainbridge Island is nearing completion of its updated Comprehensive Plan, with the Planning Commission finishing most sections and a final study session set for April 9. City leaders are coordinating groundwater planning, state housing compliance, and revised guiding principles that balance growth, equity, and environmental protection before an expected council adoption in late June. Ā Ā Ā
4. Bainbridge girls showing promise this season, beat Olympic (bainbridgereview.com) ā Bainbridge High Schoolās girls tennis team stayed undefeated at 3-0 with a 6-1 home win over Olympic, highlighted by dominant doubles play on the island courts. Despite losing nine players from last season, coach Mary McCombs says the largely new Spartan lineup is already proving strong, with several convincing straight-set victories across the lineup. Ā Ā Ā
5. Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Washington (kiro7.com) ā Bainbridge Islandās typical home value has climbed to about $1.15 million, up roughly $11,700 in the past year and more than $229,000 over five years. A new statewide analysis ranks the island among Washington cities with the fastest-growing home prices, underscoring ongoing affordability pressures for local buyers and renters. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Bainbridge Island
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Upcoming Events in
Bainbridge Island
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ā Featured events ā
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All - Inclusive Bainbridge Island Winery & Dinner Tour
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, 550 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island
2:45 pm
Thursday April 2
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Other local events
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Permanent Jewelry with Unna Jewelry at the Winslow Tasting Room ā Eleven Winery
Eleven Winery Tasting Room , 287 Winslow Way E , Bainbridge Island
4:00 pm -
Fletcher Bay Winery Crushed Glass Art Party
Fletcher Bay Winery - Tasting Room , 500 Winslow Way E Suite 130 , Bainbridge Island
1:00 pm -
The Edge Improv
Bainbridge Performing Arts , 200 Madison Ave N , Bainbridge Island
7:30 pm -
Tax-Aide: Bainbridge
1270 Madison Ave N , Bainbridge Island
5:30 pm -
Bainbridge Chorale and Bainbridge Symphony Orchestra Present: Celebration and Ceremony
Bainbridge High School , 9330 High School Rd NE , Bainbridge Island
7:30 pm
Friday April 3
Saturday April 4
Tuesday April 7
Friday April 10
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š Events Nearby
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Heart2Heart Knitting & Fiber Arts
Heart2Heart Knitting & Fiber Arts , 19735 10th Ave NE S102 , Poulsbo
11:00 am -
Girls Varsity Tennis @ Kingston High School
Kingston High School , 26201 Siyaya Ave. NE , Kingston
4:00 pm -
SK JV Fastpitch @ Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School SPANAWAY LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
4:00 pm -
SK V Fastptich vs Spanaway Lake
South Kitsap School District SKHS Fastpitch Field
4:00 pm -
SK Girls Water Polo vs Stadium
SK Community Pool
4:00 pm -
Boys JV Baseball vs Bremerton High School
Kitsap County Fairgrounds , 1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd , Bremerton
4:15 pm
Thursday April 2
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Crunch Fitness - Silverdale posted a job opening for Janitorial in Silverdale. Apply here.
- Sprouts Farmers Market posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Silverdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bainbridge Island here.
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