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No rest for the weary: Bainbridge Disposal’s 1 million-mile truck isn’t at the end of its road yet.

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Bainbridge rig is in it for the long haul – hits 1 million-mile mark

Semi-retirement is really going to stink for one of Bainbridge Island’s most seasoned road warriors.

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SLIDESHOW | Final days at Wilkes Elementary

Wilkes Elementary took on an eerie feel after students left the building for the last time on June…

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Water supply not an issue in fight against 122 fire

It wasn't exactly a boatload of water, but it was a lot. Nearly three dozen firefighters descended on…

A look through the front door of The 122 shows the floor of the bar covered with blackened insulation and the collapsed roof of the building.

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Fire investigation continues at The 122

The tedious work of sorting through the ashes continued Wednesday in the rubble of The 122 Bar and…

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‘No confidence’ vote came as Chief Fehlman recovered from pancreatitis, was getting ready for heart surgery

Bainbridge Island Police Chief Jon Fehlman was finally starting to overcome serious health issues when he learned that…

Bainbridge Island Firefighter Josh Pippinger and Firefighter Chris Ruddick

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Residents reported smelling smoke hours before 122 blaze

Firefighters with the Bainbridge Island Fire Department were called to downtown Winslow after someone reported the smell of…

Bainbridge Island firefighters bombard the roof of The 122 from above with water from an aerial ladder truck to extinguish any remaining hot spots Monday morning.

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Investigation underway at 122 Bar fire

A team of investigators from the Bainbridge Island Fire Department has started work on trying to find the…

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Bainbridge identifies lawyer in charge of Fehlman investigaton

A Seattle lawyer who has worked for many of Washington's top law firms has been hired to look…

Bainbridge parks officials have approved the advanced purchase of a playground structure for the Arron Tot Lot. Another new playground toy will be installed at the Madison Tot Lot.

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Bainbridge parks board moves up tot lot projects

Improvements at two tot lots will be done this year, and not next year, in a budget swap…

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Search for temp replacement for Chief Fehlman began last month

The city of Bainbridge Island has been searching since mid-June at least for an interim public safety director…

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UPDATE | City hires former chief as interim fill-in for Fehlman

A former police chief from Lacey has been brought in to serve as acting police chief for the…

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UPDATE | Interim head of Bainbridge police department has worked for towns from Tenino to Wasilla

A veteran of the interim police chief range-riding circuit has been brought in to serve as acting police…

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Bainbridge city manager appoints retired chief to supervise police department

A retired police chief from the city of Lacey has been hired to serve as acting police chief…