- 02 Apr
On Bainbridge, Japanese internment anniversary echoes as anti-Asian hate dots headlines
Read moreRead about the 79th Commemoration of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island during World War II in The Kitsap Sun. (photo by Meegan
- 02 Apr
A day and a place to remember a shameful chapter in U.S. history, and a call to action
Read moreRead about the 79th Commemoration of the forced removal of Japanese Americans from Bainbridge Island during World War II in The Seattle Times. (photo by
- 02 Apr
Race Equity Advisory Committee Postpones AAPI Vigil
Read moreFor those planning to participate in the AAPI Vigil and March planned for the weekend of April 3-4, the events have been postponed to the
- 26 Mar
Schatz Introduces New Bill To Fund Education Of Japanese American Internment, Preserve Confinement Sites
Read more“The internment of Japanese-American citizens remains one of the darkest and most shameful periods in our history. The stories of so many who unjustly lost
- 23 Mar
BIJAC Response to Anti-Asian Racism
Read moreThe Bainbridge Island Japanese American Community deplores the alarming rise of anti-Asian racism, hate and violence, and we share in the Asian community’s collective grief
- 15 Mar
Speak Up Against Anti-Asian Hate: Contact Congress
Read moreThe Anti-Defamation League (ADL), as part of its mission to combat hate and protect communities, is actively supporting a House resolution to condemn all forms
- 17 Feb
Michelle Obama’s Cooking Show, Waffles + Mochi, Is Launching On Netflix
Read more“Allow me to introduce two new friends of mine: Their names are Waffles and Mochi. And on March 16, we’ll be launching a new children’s
- 25 Jan
Bainbridge Island Museum of Art BREATHE Exhibition
Read moreMichelle Kumata “Song for Generations” As part of its “Breathe” group exhibition inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art is
Comments off - 07 Jan
In Memory: Ritsuko Terayama Hamamura
Read moreAnother dear part of the Bainbridge Island Family has left us. Former Bainbridge Islander Ritsuko Terayama Hamamura, passed away on December 16th from Covid-19. Her
- 22 Dec
In Memory: Mary Michino Yoshida
Read moreIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of one of our community members. Mary Michino Yoshida, 99, a longtime Bainbridge Island resident
- 10 Dec
Renovation of Historic Koura Barn
Read moreKoura Barn, October 2020 An inviting, socially-distanced, open house was held on Saturday, October 29, 2020 to re-introduce a Bainbridge Island landmark: Art Koura’s
Comments off - 02 Dec
Usu Intrigue
Read moreCalling all community members! In the spirit of Mochi Tsuki, help solve the problem of how to fix a broken usu and maybe even mend