Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

2 weeks ago | bainbridgereview.com | Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

As voices rang out around the world calling for truth, justice and an end to the Trump administration, Bainbridge Island’s grassroots organizing community grew some deeper roots. Over 1,000 people attended the Hands Off! rally on BI April 5 as part of a global demonstration against recent actions by Trump and associate Elon Musk. Early estimates show about 1 million people participated in the protest, including thousands in all 50 states, as well as Berlin, Paris and London.

1 month ago | bainbridgereview.com | Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

As officials at the Bainbridge Island School District seek to cut costs, some fees will shift to families. This June, each graduating senior at BISD will have to cough up $30 to cover part of the cost of printing diplomas and renting the technology needed for the graduation ceremony. School board members approved the change at the Feb. 27 meeting.

2 months ago | kitsapdailynews.com | Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

BISD leadership affirms protections for LGBTQ students Despite a maelstrom from D.C., Washington students’ rights will remain intact, local leaders say. Executive orders from President Trump that reverse last year’s new Title IX regulations that restrict gender markers to male and female, and extend immigration enforcement to school property, as well as threats to freeze federal funding, have left many school districts reeling with more questions than answers.

Jan 13, 2025 | kitsapdailynews.com | Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

BI festival again attracts thousands Molly Hetherwick/Kitsap News Group photos Taiko performers from Seattle Kobon Taiko open the show with an introductory dance. The 35th annual Bainbridge Island Mochi Tsuki Festival attracted thousands of people Jan. 11, bringing out the confectioner, dancer, musician and historian in all who attended. Prepared mochi is taken to the mochi shaping station, where it is rolled into balls with sugar and shoyu, or soy sauce.

Oct 24, 2024 | bainbridgereview.com | Margaret (Molly) Hetherwick

The Bainbridge Island School District notified parents and community members Oct. 23 that its initial budget projections for the 2024-2025 school year were inaccurate, and many future plans have been put on hold indefinitely. An error uncovered during September payroll processing revealed that instead of ending the school year with about $2 million, the district’s fund balance will be only $28,000.