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🌱 What’s in Bainbridge Island’s proposed $154.5 million 2027‑28 budget?

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What's up Bainbridge Island! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's in Bainbridge Island's proposed $154.5 million 2027‑28 budget?
  • How a shattered marimba became Bainbridge High's secret weapon
  • How is a Bainbridge law firm pushing new national food safety labels?

Also on today's calendar: PSA: Pelvic Service Announcement - A one-woman musical comedy about pelvic floor health and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 65 and low of 52 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of sun and clouds, temps: high: 67, low: 54.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. BI Council gets first look at proposed 2027-28 budget (bainbridgereview.com) — Bainbridge Island's City Council just got its first look at a $154.5 million proposed 2027‑28 budget that boosts investment in roads, utilities, housing, climate action and staff without cutting positions. Local taxes would fund key projects like Finch Green affordable housing, wastewater plant upgrades, Lynwood Center connections and new climate programming, with public budget hearings set for October and November.
   

2. Repairing instrument on the fly helps BHS Band win competition (bainbridgereview.com) — Bainbridge High School's marching band turned a near‑disaster into a win after coaches and parents rebuilt a shattered marimba on the spot before finals at the Peninsula Classic. With the repaired "Phoenix" back in action, the Spartans captured first place in Division A plus top music and percussion honors, and students say the result reflects strong teamwork, leadership and an unusually prepared freshman class.
   

3. Marler Clark Releases Draft FDA Petitions to Require Warning Labels on Raw Milk Cheese, Raw Sprouts (qualityassurancemag.com) — From its Bainbridge Island office, food-safety law firm Marler Clark is circulating draft petitions urging the FDA to require warning labels on raw milk cheese and raw sprouts, and is inviting public comments by Oct. 9. The effort follows recent multi-state outbreaks, and island residents working in food, health, or agriculture may want to weigh in before the petitions are formally filed.
   

4. WA residents rattled after 4.2 magnitude earthquake shakes Puget Sound (fox13seattle.com) — Bainbridge Island residents were among those who felt Tuesday afternoon's 4.2 magnitude earthquake centered in Kitsap County, which rattled homes but caused no reported damage. Seismologists say the jolt is another reminder for islanders and the wider Puget Sound region to stay prepared, as school instruments and residents' reports captured how widely the shaking was felt.
   

5. Stage One burn ban to be lifted in Kitsap Oct. 1 (kitsapdailynews.com) — Starting at 8 a.m. Oct. 1, Kitsap County will lift its Stage One outdoor burn ban, allowing recreational and permitted general burning again, though city limits like Bainbridge Island still prohibit outdoor burning. Residents are urged to follow pile‑size, distance and supervision rules, and Bainbridge Islanders should contact their local fire department for permits and safety guidance before lighting any fires.
   

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    Saturday October 3
  • The Edge Improv →
    Bainbridge Performing Arts, 200 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island
    7:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Kim is the best sushi chef and the fish is of the highest quality.
    The owners Robert and Helen are gracious and welcoming. (Nextdoor Bainbridge Island)
  • ANGUS is MISSING!
    Left home 9/27. Baker Hill near Deerpath Please let me know if you see him. He's as bit suspicious of strangers. He is chipped. No collar. (Nextdoor Bainbridge Island)
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0606) in Silverdale. Apply here.
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager (07037) - 2600 NW Randall Way in Silverdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bainbridge Island here.

Ok Bainbridge Island! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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