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Politics Friday with David Harrison

The founder and executive director of the Northwest Policy Center at the University of Washington analyzes the current political scene. Follow David's blog at https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com/

Catching up with Stephanie Reese

Multifaceted performer and philanthropic producer Stephanie Reese, vice president of Bainbridge Arts & Humanities, shares stories of her career, her interest in stepping beyond culturally limiting roles, and her charitable work. Her annual Gift of Giving is coming up Dec. 19. Register here: https://givebutter.com/c/74PvVU

All about hospice

Many families find considering hospice at the end of life to be one of their hardest decisions to make. Candace Meadows of Shalom Hospice of Puget Sound talks to us about what hospice is and why it's an important health care option.

Talking Book and Braille Library

The Talking Book library provides audiobooks and braille materials for Washington residents who cannot read standard print. Librarian and Director Danielle Miller tells us how we can access these valuable services.Phone: 206-615-0400 Email: wtbbl@sos.wa.gov

In step with ... Wacky Nut Farm

Stella Ley and Len Beil ... and some members of the Wacky Nut Community Garden ... share insights about the community that's grown in this special property above Rockaway Beach. Related links: https://wackynutfarm.com; https://wackynutgarden.com

Managing Bainbridge Island’s Groundwater

The city recently received a peer review of the Groundwater Management Plan. We check in with some scientists who’ve been watching the assessment of groundwater to learn what the report found, what questions are still open. Related: City documentation https://www.bainbridgewa.gov/1320/Groundwater-Management-Plan

Need medical equipment? Here’s help!

Learn about KC Help, a program that offers free use of hospital equipment. With distribution centers in Bremerton and Bainbridge Island, this service from Knights of Columbus provides support for people in need—and there’s no income qualification.Related link: https://kchelpkitsap.org

Politics Friday

David Harrison, founder of the Evans School of Public Policy at the University of Washington, analyzes politics monthly. In this session, a review of the recent elections and discussion of cases before the US Supreme Court.David's blog: https://ourunfinishedwork.blogspot.com

Images from the Grand Forest

Paul Brians shares close-up photographs of the smaller plants and flowers of one of Bainbridge Island's most popular parks.Slideshow posted here: https://biseniorcenter.org/art-gallery/biphoto-november-2025/

Human Composting

Washington state became the first place in the world to legalize this form of environmental end of life care in 2019. We learn about this natural soil transformation process and why families are choosing this option for final disposition of human remains.