Kit Hutchin of Churchmouse Yarns & Teas didn't wait long after receiving guanaco yarn from Argentina to begin knitting a scarf

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Rare guanaco wool makes a local appearance

Linking an island in the Puget Sound with a nature reserve in Argentina’s Patagonian Steppe may seem unlikely,…

John 'Bud' Hawk enjoys a speaker's comments during Friday's dedication ceremony at the Rolling Bay Post Office The building was officially named after the Bainbridge Island native.

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Medal of Honor winner comes home again

John “Bud” Hawk was holding court Friday around noon, which is nothing unusual for a Medal of Honor…

Morley Horder

Business

Eagle Harbor Book Company turns 40

So what’s so great about a neighborhood bookstore, especially one that doesn’t even sell a cup of coffee?…

Jim Johansson

Business

Born and raised to sell Bainbridge real estate

When Jim Johansson officially retired at the end of last year, the island native likely ended the longest…

Sign of the times: The sign in front of American Marine Bank's headquarters Friday night reflected the change in ownership.

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Community laments loss of its hometown bank

Bainbridge Island lost perhaps its most enduring symbol of success last Friday with the unceremonious unfurling of a…

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IslandWood expands its reach with new Allen grant

IslandWood has received a $50,000 grant from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation in support of a 20-month…

Business

Some signs of real estate recovery

For the first time in two years, real estate activity on Bainbridge Island is on the rise. Slightly.…

'Rafiki' is part of the Stevenson family household on Bainbridge. The small marmoset monkey weighs in about a pound.  The Bainbridge City Council is weighing in on ordinances Wednesday that may impact exotic pets.

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Monkey business expected to end well

It appears that Rafiki, a tiny marmoset monkey who has lived most of his eight years on Bainbridge…

Tony D’Onofrio

Business

How to make Bainbridge businesses more sustainable

The concept of sustainability is nothing new on Bainbridge Island, perhaps, but the practicable side of the movement…

Business

It’s back to basics for many island businesses | Year in Review

This past year was not kind to the majority of the island’s businesses, especially those in retail, real…

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Buitenveld acquitted of indecent liberties charge

Stephen Buitenveld isn’t sure he will ever be allowed to work with children again, but right now he’s…

Opinion

Perfect gift? Hobby horse in the spirit of Santa Claus | In our opinion | Dec. 25

It’s that time of the year when you see people with smiles on their faces and packages in…

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Buitenveld trial enters second week

The felony indecent liberties trial of Stephen Buitenveld, a former Bainbridge High School paraeducator, continues Monday when prosecutors…