<b>Climate&Energy Forum tackles 1631, mobility levy</b>

Climate&Energy Forum tackles 1631, mobility levy

This month’s Climate & Energy Forum will address two climate-related issues on our November ballot: State Initiative 1631 and the island’s proposed SAFE Mobility Levy.  Come listen in from 10-11:30 am, October 20 at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church. State Initiative 1631 proposes the enactment of 

<b>SAFE Mobility Levy: Debating the Pros and Cons</b>

SAFE Mobility Levy: Debating the Pros and Cons

(L to R) Doug Rauh, Mark Epstein, and Herb Hethcote Wondering how to vote on our upcoming SAFE Mobility levy? Listen here as Herb Hethcote and Doug Rauh, who helped draft the pro and con statements for our voters pamphlet, share their thoughts with COBI’s 

<b>Ronald Slye presents his book on Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Sept. 27 at Eagle Harbor Books</b>

Ronald Slye presents his book on Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Sept. 27 at Eagle Harbor Books

TJRC commissioner Ronald Slye (R) and TJRC vice-chair Tecla Namachanja (Photo from Daily Nation) Meet Ronald Slye, a Seattle U law professor who will be describing his experiences as one of three international commissioners for the Kenyan Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Commission on Thursday, September 

Coping with homelessness on Bainbridge and in Kitsap County

Coping with homelessness on Bainbridge and in Kitsap County

What is the level of homelessness on Bainbridge and in Kitsap County? What’s driving the problem, what kind of assistance is available, how effective is it, and what can you do to help? Listen here to learn more… In this 45 minute podcast, BCB host 

<b>Moniz Foundation hopes to bring Coffee Oasis to Bainbridge</b>

Moniz Foundation hopes to bring Coffee Oasis to Bainbridge

Lee Moniz, Daniel Frederick and Kyle Koller Will bringing Coffee Oasis to Bainbridge help reduce teen suicide on the island? Lee Moniz hopes so. Listen here to learn about Coffee Oasis and why the Tyler Moniz Project is working to bring the organization to Bainbridge. 

<b>Bainbridge Island’s development moratorium: what’s it all about?</b>

Bainbridge Island’s development moratorium: what’s it all about?

What is the development moratorium, why was it enacted, and how does it address growing concerns about the type of development happening on Bainbridge Island? In this podcast, BI Senior Planner Christy Carr and Planning Commissioner Jon Quitslund help clarify the issues. Beginning in January 

<b>What is HRB and what do they do?</b>

What is HRB and what do they do?

HRB’s Penny Lamping (L) and Phedra Elliot Many of us know people who are either struggling to stay in their current homes or hoping to find an affordable place on Bainbridge. Housing Resources Bainbridge is here to help: listen here as HRB’s Phedra Elliot and 

<b>Join the Bainbridge Beach Cleanup Sunday, September 9</b>

Join the Bainbridge Beach Cleanup Sunday, September 9

Bring your friends and family to the island’s beaches on Sunday, September 9, and help keep our beaches clean and free of materials that can both damage wildlife and adversely affect our own food chain. The annual beach cleanup is not just happening on Bainbridge; 

<b>Report from the Affordable Housing Task Force</b>

Report from the Affordable Housing Task Force

Jennifer Sutton, Phedra Elliott and Althea Paulson How do we go about creating a community where people who want to live here can afford to do so? In June 2017, the Bainbridge Island City Council appointed a fifteen member, all citizen volunteer group to  answer 

<i>Podcast: Community Cafe: </i><br>The Bainbridge Island Ethics Board

Podcast: Community Cafe:
The Bainbridge Island Ethics Board

What is the Ethics Board, and why do we have one? In this podcast, BCB host Christina Hulet talks with Scott Wilder, current board chair, and Dennis Willerford, a long-time board member, about the role of the Bainbridge Island Ethics Board. This five-member volunteer board