This month: Trump and the Courts, what the Big Bill means, and forecasts for 2026 elections and beyond. David Harrison, founder of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington, joins us to analyze the national political landscape.

David's blog: https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/

Federal budget cuts were the central focus of the American Library Association meeting in Philadelphia. Tressa Johnson, adult services librarian for the Kitsap Regional Library-Bainbridge Island, attended and shares her observations.

Related links:

KRL impact https://www.krl.org/blogs/post/impact-imls/

American Library Association https://ala.org

Kevin, who runs Sol Farm LLC, spoke with Friends of the Farms Director Heather Burger, as he delivered fresh produce to Helpline House as part of the Friends of the Farms Share the Harvest program.

Friends of the Farms has launched a program to support local farmers and our local food bank. Heather Burger, Friends of the Farms director, describes the need and how you can help.

Related link: https://friendsofthefarms.org

Matt Keough, senior planner with Bainbridge Island Metro Park & Recreation District, updates us on the Parks Dept.'s planning process for the next six years and shares early results of their work.

Related link: https://biparks.org/comprehensive-plan

Vicki Browning, longtime Rotarian and auction volunteers, gives us the lowdown on this year's big event ... which is coming up July 12!

Related link: https://bainbridgerotaryauction.org

County Assessor Phil Cook describes his office's role in distributing tax obligations, how the assessment process works, how you can appeal an assessment, and what exemptions are available.

Related link: https://kitsap.gov/assessor

Lianne Ristow, the Food Bank Manager at Helpline House, gives us an update on all things Helpline: services offered, donations needed, and how things are going in their temporary building.

Related link: https://helplinehouse.org

Stacey Smith, the director of the Kitsap Area Agency on Aging and Long-term care, tells us about all the support services her organization offers and how that fits in with the larger mission of the county.

To learn more: https://www.kitsap.gov/hs/Pages/Aging-Landing.aspx

All About WA Cares: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUCJX861NlA

Robert Ardinger shares photos taken during a June 2024 trip. He says that he uses photography to explore and better understand the places he visits and people he meets.

Related link: https://biphotoclub.org