Highway 305 work
State Department of Transportation crews are establishing a work zone between the northbound and southbound lanes at Highway 305 and Murden Cove.
The crews are building a temporary two-lane bypass road as they also replace a culvert with a new bridge.
From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays there will be slowdowns as trucks enter and leave the work zone.
The work is part of a fish barrier removal project.
Drug take back
Bainbridge Island police will be at the Farmers Market in Town Square from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 29 as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Department personnel will collect unused, unneeded or expired prescription and nonprescription medicines.
Twice a year the Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors the event. Proper disposal save lives and protect the environment. Improper disposal can lead to accidental poisoning, misuse or overdose.
Bank donates
Kitsap Bank recently presented over $18,000 in donations to 10 local food banks.
These donations are just a portion of the commitments made to local food banks by Kitsap Bank this year. During September and October, the bank hosted 10 “From Shred to Fed” events.
The public was invited to bring outdated or sensitive documents to various Kitsap Bank branches for destruction, while making a donation to the local food bank.
Combined with the bank’s corporate donations, Kitsap Bank generated more than $35,000 in 2022 for food banks in Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam and Pierce counties.
Kitsap nonprofits that benefitted from the third annual “From Shred to Fed” events were: Bremerton Foodline; Central Kitsap Food Bank; Fish Food Bank; Helpline House; North Kitsap Fishline; and South Kitsap Helpline.
Sportswear store
A Columbia Sportswear Factory store will be opening in Silverdale Oct. 28.
The store carries outerwear, footwear and accessories for outdoor enthusiasts.
The grand opening includes 4x rewards for members, a free tote bag with $100 purchase and really early Black Friday deals.
It’s located at 9990 Mickleberry Road NW Suite 101.
Therapy group
Bainbridge Youth Services is offering a four-week Expressive Arts Therapy group.
It’s for high schoolers ages 14-18. It will take place Nov. 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 2:15-3:45 p.m.
Each session includes self-awareness practices, a creative expression experience, and a time for reflection and sharing. No art experience necessary.
Register at info@bainbridgeyouthservices.org or call 206-842-9675.
Acting director
At a special meeting of the Emergency Management Council Oct. 20, Jan Glarum was appointed acting director.
Glarum came to KCDEM three years ago. He has previously held positions with FEMA, state and local emergency management agencies.
His priorities are:
• Develop public awareness of disaster hazards and promote self-sufficiency after disaster strikes.
• Develop responder capabilities.
• Have reasonable procedures for emergencies and disasters.
• Create an atmosphere of interagency cooperation in emergency and disaster operations.
“Facing emergencies before they happen takes time, money, and resources that can be difficult to justify when everything seems fine. However, recent events have shown that planning and preparation have a place in making Kitsap County a resilient community. We hope you will join us in making the next emergency a better one.”
BI police log
Oct. 16, Fraud theft, NE Koura Road
Oct. 16, Theft vehicle prowling, Rockaway Beach Road NE
Oct. 17, Burglary, Winslow Way East.
Oct. 17, Theft, High School Road E.
Oct. 17, Identity theft, Packard Lane NE
Oct. 18, Traffic accident, NE Dophin Drive
Oct. 19, Traffic accident, NE Hidden Cove Road at Highway 305
Oct. 19, First degree theft, Cherry Ave. NE
Oct. 19, Identity theft, Summerfield Lane NE
Oct. 20, Traffic accident, Moran Road NE at North Madison Ave. NE
Oct. 20, DUI, NE Eagle Harbor Drive
Oct. 21, First-degree theft, NE Wing Point Way
Oct. 21, Theft from a vehicle prowl, Manzanita Road NE
Oct. 21, Identity theft, NE Hidden Cove Road
Oct. 21, Theft from a vehicle, Shannon Drive SE
Oct. 21, Rape 2, location withheld
Oct. 22, Fraud theft, Sands Ave. NE
Oct. 22, Felony warrant, NE High School Rd.
