Deets reflects on his tenure as BI councilmember
Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is winding down his tenure on the governing body after eight years. In January,...
BI man arrested for attempted sexual encounter with ‘decoy’ child
On Dec. 17, the Bremerton Police General Investigations Unit, with assistance from the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Bremerton Police…
Bainbridge boy swimmers perform well across the board in win over NK
The Bainbridge Spartans beat the North Kitsap Vikings 126-56 in boys swimming Dec. 17 at the NK Community Pool in…
BI Council names city’s top priorities for 2026 legislature
City of Bainbridge Island leaders have chosen three main priorities for this legislative session, but as the state heads toward…
988 services still in high demand despite cuts to LGBTQIA+ services
In June, the Substance Abuse Mental Health Service Administration announced the discontinuation of press 3 option, which provided dedicated resources…
BHS graduate opens luxury car storage service, social club in NK
In late September, Bainbridge High School graduate Grant Willard launched a new luxury car business called SCL Auto in North…
Local writer named new poet laureate for Bainbridge Island
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its Dec. 9 meeting to have local resident and writer Erin Malone be…
In early October, the Bainbridge Island Senior/Community Center began a partnership with California-based nonprofit CARS, called Cars for a Cool… Winter WonderlandVehicle donations to directly support BI Senior/Community Center
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Bainbridge glass artists create mural with Yakima school
Two pioneering Bainbridge Island artists helped bring to life a vision of the Yakima River Valley through a glass mosaic…
BYS announces recipients of Unity in Community Awards
Bainbridge Youth Services has announced this year’s Unity in Community Awards, recognizing the peers, adults, and local organizations that make…
- Final performances of ‘The Nutcracker’ this weekend
- AHB announces 2025 individual artist grants
- New artists, venues at upcoming Winter Studio Tour
- Early detection, advanced treatment improve breast cancer survival
- Recipients of BCF’s Philanthropy Awards honored at ceremony
- Kitsap artist braves the elements to create his work
BI Council agrees to hard Comp Plan deadline of June 2026
At its Nov. 12 meeting, the Bainbridge Island City Council voted 6-1 to adopt consultant Joe Tovar’s suggestions to complete…
King to retire as BI city manager, effective Jan. 30
In a statement read aloud to the Bainbridge Island City Council at its Nov. 12 meeting, city manager Blair King…
- BI Council approves utility rate increases
- BI to continue participating in low-income grant program
- Few BI priorities advance in state legislature
- Inslee moderates climate change debate at BI library
- BI council tours affordable housing to envision Winslow site
- Traffic impact fees reduced for small BI businesses
Should I keep up with flow of traffic or just drive the speed limit?
Q: Can you explain the rules about driving the posted speed limit versus keeping up with the flow of traffic?…
What 90 years of Harvard research says about happiness
Wealth, fame and success still don’t make us happy — but strong relationships do.
- Reexamining ‘The Breakfast Club’ after 40 years
- Good grief – Bring Charlie Brown back to broadcast
- My attempt at fitness was a complete failure
- Make sure to have plenty of patience at 4-way stops
- It’s a good idea to have your headlights on all the time
- Understanding and preventing youth exploitation in a digital world
Spartan girls beat SK, off to 4-1 start to the season
The Bainbridge Spartans girls basketball team kept their strong start to the season going by beating South Kitsap 54-24 on…
Bremerton goes 2-0 as team at wrestling meet
The Bainbridge Spartans, Bremerton Knights, Klahowya Eagles, and Gig Harbor Tides competed in a wrestling meet Dec. 11 at Bainbridge…
- Bainbridge boy swimmers get off to hot start against Bremerton
- Spartans hold on for OT win in Orness’ coaching return
- Spartan swimmers already have sights set on 3-peat
- Spartans finish strong to claim 7th-place state finish
- Spartan girl swimmers dominate to repeat as state champions
- Bainbridge loses heartbreaker to be eliminated at state
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