Washington is making progress, but state officials urge residents to not let their guard down
Washington officials are cautiously optimistic about the flattening of the curve of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state, but are Continue reading...
Interest still lacking in council appointment
Don’t everyone jump up at once. Bainbridge Island City Hall has yet to see a single application come in from… Continue reading
Politics
Apocalypse When? | Peter Funt
Two or three times a year, falling trees knock out power at my home, in a heavily wooded section of… Continue reading
Putin forever! | Mel Gurtov
One trait dictators have in common: They believe in ruling for life. And since they’re dictators, they can count on… Continue reading
The April Foolish Fake Leader | Tom H. Hastings
GOP’s Achievement Is Now On Display | Wim Laven
The World’s Major Military and Economic Powers Find Happiness Elusive | Lawrence Wittner
Are You Prepared To Needlessly Die For Your Country? | Wim Laven
Can Congress Make Democratic Governance Work? | Lee H. Hamilton
News
Only one new COVID-19 case found in Kitsap County
The number of newly confirmed cases of 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has dropped off dramatically, the Kitsap Public Health District… Continue reading
COVID-19 may come back to Kitsap in future waves, health officer warns
Though there are strong signs that social distancing and other preventative measures have helped slow the spread of the 2019… Continue reading
Bainbridge resident tests positive for COVID-19
COVID-19 worse in other areas on Kitsap than Bainbridge, based on population
Bainbridge endures: Hopeful voices rise amid the challenge
1.2 million students won’t return to classrooms anytime soon
Gov. Inslee orders all Washington schools closed for the rest of the school year
Life
Getting well, going home: Island poet’s debut collection explores travel, health, and language
A fter nearly three decades of considering and arranging the contents of bookshelves, John Willson can now finally file himself.… Continue reading
Pleasant Beach Village announces extended curbside service
No need to come inside, thank you. Restaurants at Pleasant Beach Village have announced their decision to extend curbside pick-up… Continue reading
Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network closes to help curb spread of COVID-19
Bainbridge art museum to close through March 31
BPA cancels symphony/chorus collaboration performance in April
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Stargazers will learn about galaxy collisions at upcoming planetarium show
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Opinion
Amazing effort keeps BI safe and healthy | Letter to the editor
To the editor: In these incredibly difficult times, Islanders are fortunate to be boosted by our nonprofits, who continue to… Continue reading
Stress management helps during outbreak | Letter to the editor
To the editor: As our flight was approaching Boston in September 1980, my husband Hal was conversing with our seatmate.… Continue reading
Sports
A lost season: WIAA declares spring sports season won’t happen
The spring sports season is officially over — earlier and emptier than ever expected. Following Gov. Jay Inslee’s proclamation that Continue reading...
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104 residents in Kitsap County test positive for COVID-19
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