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Disabled BI veteran ready to enjoy his new accessible home
Retired Army Captain Tim Bomke, who lost part of his right leg while serving in the Iraq War…
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2 fire apparatuses close to entering BIFD fleet
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners received an update about two new fire apparatuses as part…
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KPHD Board receives national firearm fatalities report
The Kitsap Health District Board received an update about firearms safety as part of its May 5 meeting.
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Tap to Pay now live for KT buses, fast ferries
The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received an update about new Tap to Pay options as part of…
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BI approves contract with union that represents 83 COBI employees
The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new contract between the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers…
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City Hall hosts high school students to boost youth civic engagement
On April 28, the City of Bainbridge Island hosted high school students from Bainbridge High School, Hyla School,…
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BIFD reports strategic plan progress, staff overtime rates down
The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners received an update about the agency’s progress towards completing goals…
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CCAC gives 2025 report to BI Council, goes over 2026 plan
The Bainbridge Island City Council received a 2025 report from the Climate Change Advisory Committee, along with the…
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Kitsap officials discuss federal immigration enforcement concerns
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed two bills into law March 19, which aim to address safety concerns involving…
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Verizon outage has minimal impact on Kitsap 911 calls
Verizon Wireless reported April 7 a system outage that could have impacted Kitsap County residents’ ability to call…
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A look at the process of the Something New art rotation
Arts and Humanities Bainbridge is gearing up for the 2026-27 Something New art rotation. The program is a…
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A peek inside WSF’s Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility
Since 1951, Washington State Ferries has operated a maintenance facility on Bainbridge Island, which houses repair shops supporting…
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14 inmate fatalities reported at Kitsap Jail in last 10 years
On April 2, the Kitsap County Medical Examiner identified 36-year-old Port Orchard resident Anthony Lafromboisa as the inmate…