The BI Reads book is Storybook Ending by Moira Macdonald, who joins us to talk about her book and the experience of being a first-time novelist.l

Dr. Stephen Hubbard, a Center member and retired cardiologist, gives a presentation on reducing risk from coronary artery disease.

Councilmember Leslie Schneider joins us to talk about community access and understanding of the work of the city.

City Council contact page: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/217/City-Council

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmemberLeslie

Islander & economist Stephen Hoskins & Planning Commission Vice Chair Sarah Blossom (but will be speaking in a personal capacity), are planning a public meeting on the city's comprehensive plan on Aug. 24. We dig into the issues in this meeting.

Links

Meeting info and registration https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-the-heck-is-a-comp-plan-tickets-1997499814717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Livable Bainbridge https://www.livablebainbridge.org/

Steve's blog: https://yourewelcomebainbridge.substack.com/p/bainbridge-island-gets-a-babysitter

Elizabeth Ozimek talks about Bike for Pie, a family friendly bike event supporting Squeaky Wheels, the island's cycling advocacy group.

https://squeakywheels.org

The City of Bainbridge Island has posted its annual “Resident-Centric Annual Report." Finance Director DeWayne Pitts gives us an overview in today's podcast.

Report: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/29733/FY2025_CitizenCentricReport_07212026?bidId=

Bainbridge City Councilmember Kirsten Hytopoulos discusses building trust in our community.

Contact info: https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/217/City-Council

BI Parks Commissioner Rachel Pritchett joins us to talk about the soon-to-be-completed Lost Valley trail, and plans for a prescribed burn of the grassy meadow at Hilltop in the Grand Forest.