Twenty of the 24 staff at Blackbird Bakery commute from off island, motivated by the opportunity to bake and to be part of a vibrant and supportive workplace where diversity and collaboration are celebrated. But what if they could live here too? What would that mean for the business—and for Bainbridge as a whole?

The following op-ed in support of the city of Bainbridge Island's 625 Winslow Way project appeared in the Bainbridge Island Review and the Kitsap Sun.

The primary election for Bainbridge Island City Council is August 5, 2025. Are you ready? As a 501(c)(3), HRB can't endorse a candidate, but we can help you understand where the candidates stand on housing and how they propose to address the affordability crisis.

Realism and an ethic of collaboration fuel HRB advocacy to prepare the way for affordable housing—and not just its own.

The general election is November 5. Do you know where the candidates stand on the issue of affordable housing?

HRB asked the candidates to share their take on the affordable housing crisis. Read what they have to say and cast an informed vote this election season.

House Bill 1220 dictates that cities plan for their share of the region's growth. HRB Public Policy Specialist Maggie Rich explains what this means for Bainbridge Island.

Pino and Lani Sordello, owners of mom-and-pop business Via Rosa 11, treat their workers like family. How else to keep these valued employees, who cannot afford the island’s high-priced housing, driving in from distant towns?

Father of two teenage sons, 20-year Bainbridge resident, and founder of Eleven Winery, Matt Albee shares his insight into the community he loves and his concern over the lack of affordable housing—as both business owner and engaged citizen.