Members of the public will have the opportunity to learn how Bainbridge Island’s groundwater might be affected by different land use, population growth and climate change scenarios. Staff of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which has been working with the City to develop a hydrogeologic model of the island’s groundwater, will present the results at a public meeting at Council Chambers from 5:30 - 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 27.

“Since groundwater is the sole source of drinking water for island residents, it’s imperative that we have a thorough understanding of our aquifer system in order to make sound, knowledgeable management and planning decisions,” said Cami Apfelbeck, Water Resources Specialist and Groundwater Monitoring Program Manager for the City. read more »

Are you an outdoor enthusiast, sport fisherman or conservationist? Are you interested in working with wild salmon and getting up close and personal helping to restore this valuable and precious resource? Did you know that salmon have a direct or indirect relationship that supports the existence of at least 137 species of wildlife? read more »

With green products increasingly going mainstream through the introduction of value-pried options from traditional supermarkets and big-box retailers, consumers no longer feel they have to pay a premium price for sustainable items, the LOHAS Consumer Trends Database (LCTD) has found. This finding emphasizes the importance of investing in product innovation and continuing to surmount hurdles to competitive pricing of eco-friendly offerings, according to Natural Marketing Institute (NMI). read more »

Since the inception of the E-Cycle Washington program statewide, close to 20 million pounds of electronics are estimated to have been diverted from the landfills. According to date from the state Ecology Department, close to 600,000 pounds of electronics have been diverted in Kitsap County alone as of May (about 4 percent of the statewide total).

E-Cycle Washington was the result of a state law passed in 2006 that requires electronics manufacturers to pay for the recycling of laptops, televisions, computer monitors and towers. read more »

Bainbridge Island citizens can get more than permits and public records when they stop by city hall this summer. They can leave home with some free vegetables. Some tomatoes and chard, perhaps.

The produce that is growing on the city hall grounds, tucked between ornamental shrubs and trees, has been planted by volunteers, and is available to anyone read more »

How will you pay for long-term care? The sad fact is that most people don’t know the answer to that question. But a solution is available.

As baby boomers leave their careers behind, long-term care (LTC) insurance will become very important in their financial strategies. The reasons to get an LTC policy after age 50 are very compelling.

Your premium payments buy you access to a large pool of money, which can be used to pay for long-term care costs. By paying for LTC out of that pool of money, you can preserve your retirement savings and income. read more »

Cavalon Aesthetics announced that it is now offering The Fraxel re:store® Dual system, providing skin resurfacing results and faster treatments anywhere on the body. The new non-ablative Fraxel re:store Dual system addresses both deep and superficial resurfacing indications with maximum efficacy and safety, consistently for all skin types anywhere on the body. The new system has also made the procedures much more comfortable for the patient. read more »

Harrison Medical Center recently announced that Gordon N. Cromwell, Jr., MD, FACS is the newly elected chief of staff. The term expires April 30, 2012.

“It is an honor and privilege to be chief of the medical staff,” said Dr. Cromwell, who stepped into the position May 1, after serving two years as assistant chief of staff.

“I’m excited,” says Dr. Cromwell. “The role also is a little daunting because it’s a significant time commitment. I believe, though, that I can make a difference.”

A self-described transplant from the South (born in New Orleans) and East Coast, he grew up in Bellevue, attended Washington State University and Baylor College of Medicine, completing an internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Southern California Medical Center. read more »

When Dr. Donna Moore opened her private practice in Bremerton, her specialty — physical medicine and rehabilitation, or physiatry — was so new to the Kitsap area, her first challenge was to educate fellow physicians about what she did and why they should refer patients to her. More than 12 years later, Moore’s practice is thriving, and she has helped numerous patients of all ages to regain their quality of life after being injured or struck by a chronic disease. read more »