Briefly
Local homicide
Bremerton police are investigating a homicide after a driver dropped the body of Deshawn Wild of Lynnwood off at the old Harrison Hospital around 1:05 a.m. June 9.
A driver exited a vehicle, pulled a man out of the passenger seat, and left it in the driveway of the old emergency room at 2526 Cherry Ave. Bremerton Fire Department medics were onsite. The driver got back in the vehicle and drove away. Medics rendered aid in the ambulance, but the man died. A Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office sergeant located the vehicle, and the driver was taken into custody.
A few minutes earlier, at 12:48 a.m., Bremerton police responded to multiple shots fired at the McClouds Grill House on Wheaton Way. There was a man on the ground. Officers rendered aid, and that person was transported to St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale by emergency medical technicians. That person was in stable condition.
Wild died of gunshot wounds.
If you have any information on this contact detective Derek Ejde @ Derek.Ejde@ci.bremerton.wa.us or detective Brock Gorang @ Brock.Gorang@ci.bremerton.wa.us.
Free workshop
A free Public Transportation Workshop will take place June 22 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art.
The workshop is for BI employers and employees who need to access all forms of public transportation. The goal is to inform and assist in getting single-use vehicles off the road and provide affordable, safe and convenient transportation for BI’s summer workforce.
The BI Chamber of Commerce-Government Affairs Committee is hosting the event with Kitsap Transit.
Sanjay Bhatt of KT says people can save thousands of dollars a year on commuting by getting a ride from someone else, but relatively few people have learned how to do it. You can receive one-on-one assistance crafting your commuting plans at this event. You can join a vanpool, hail the on-demand rideshare or use the fixed-route buses. KT has a mobile app that offers real-time information on your bus ride. Vanpools can even operate on Sundays.
RSVP and take a quick survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/FM3MX7N
$600K for memorial
The Bainbridge Island Japanese American Exclusion Memorial Visitor Center has been awarded over $600,000 from the National Parks Service.
“A new visitor center will help future generations better understand the heartbreaking stories chronicled at the Bainbridge Island memorial, describing how families were forcibly removed from their homes, and will help remind us that we must always be vigilant in fighting prejudice and discrimination,” U.S. Rep. Derek Kilmer said.
The award is one of four Japanese American Confinement Site grants given in the state. A total of 14 grants totaling over $3.4 million were awarded nationwide.
Play at Bloedel
Bainbridge Performing Arts will perform William Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” at Bloedel Reserve.
“The Tempest” is a timeless exploration of human emotions, relationships, and the pursuit of reconciliation in a world influenced by magic and human frailty.
The dates are June 22-25, June 29-July 2 and July 6-July 9—all at 7 p.m.
For tickets go to bainbridgeperformingarts.thundertix.com/events/205806
4th Fun Run
Bainbridge Youth Services is having a “Heroes for Mental Health Fun Run” July 4.
There will be runs of 1 mile that starts at 9 a.m. at Sweet Deal on Winslow Way; 5 kilometers that starts at Madison Avenue and Bjune at 9:30 a.m.; and a Kids Dash for those up to age 7 that starts at 10:30 a.m. at the corner of Winslow Way and Madison Avenue. Kids will be grouped by age and face obstacles, such as jumping.
Online registration ends July 4 at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $30, $15 for the Kids Dash, and includes a t-shirt.
Email questions to funrun@askbys.org
Burn ban
The Kitsap County Fire Marshal announced a Stage 1 burn ban on outdoor burning beginning June 12.
Under the ban, all burning permits are suspended. Most outdoor burning is prohibited with a few exceptions, including: Recreational fires in approved appliances and locations; and permitted state or federal campgrounds.
“This is about a month earlier than usual. Little rain since mid-April dried fuels to a seasonal level making the ban on outdoor fires necessary and will likely remain so through the rest of fire season,” said David Lynam, fire marshal.
He added it is important to have a shovel, a connected water hose, or a five-gallon pail of water nearby, and there should always be a responsible person present until the fire is completely out. Even small recreational fires can spread in such dry conditions.
Premiere showing
“Poisoned: The Dirty Truth about Your Food” is a documentary on the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to Jack in the Box restaurants 30 years ago.
During that unprecedented crisis, four children died and over 700 became gravely ill.
“Poisoned” will premiere July 2, ahead of the Netflix launch, at the Historic Lynwood Theatre (4569 Lynwood Center Road NE) on Bainbridge Island from 5:30-6:45 p.m., followed by a 30-minute Question and Answer session with author Jeff Benedict and attorney Bill Marler. Seattle radio and TV personality Herb Weisbaum will be facilitating.
Tickets are complimentary at eventbrite.com, but the event is to benefit Helpline House and will include red carpet photos, book signings, t-shits and an after party with pizza and drinks at Treehouse Cafe.
T&C coffee
Town & Country Markets has launched its new EveryDay Coffee line with special blends chosen by employees to represent each of its six market locations.
T&C’s EveryDay coffee is fresh, organic, roasted to order in small batches, and ethically and sustainably sourced. Each market’s staff selected their favorite blend of beans to represent the neighborhood so customers can sip like locals. Available in whole bean or pre-ground, each flavor profile stands out among Seattle’s coffee-loving population.
The debut of the EveryDay coffee follows the release of T&C’s EveryDay Eggs, Milk (in cartons designed by employees), Honey, and Maple Syrup.
Correction
A business license is required for any that make $3,000 a year in Bainbridge Island; the cost of the license is $71. A story in the May 26 newspaper was incorrect.
