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File photo BIFD station 21 on Madison Avenue.

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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…

File photo Bainbridge Island City Hall

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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…

Joshua Kornfeld/Kitsap News Group Kitsap 911 dispatcher Renee Williams works at her desk.

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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…

Joshua Kornfeld/Kitsap News Group ‘Giant Pacific Octopus’ by Steven Nagode was voted the 2025-26 People’s Choice Award winner.

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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…

Joshua Kornfeld/Kitsap News Group photos A look inside the engine repair shop at the Eagle Harbor facility.

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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…

File photo The Kitsap County Jail in Port Orchard.

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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…

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BI Council approves members for new Mobility Advisory Committee

The Bainbridge Island City Council appointed five new members to the recently created Mobility Advisory Committee as part…

File photo The Planned Parenthood sign in Bremerton.

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New state funding approved for Planned Parenthood

On March 25, Gov. Bob Ferguson signed SB 6182 into law, which aims to provide funding for abortion…

Joshua Kornfeld/Kitsap News Group Community members attended a meeting April 13 at the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch to discuss the upcoming pediatric rehabilitation clinic closure at St. Michael Medical Center.

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Despite community concern, St. Michael’s holds firm on clinic closure

Roughly 30 people filed into the Silverdale Kitsap Regional Library branch April 13 to discuss concerns and impacts…

KPHD courtesy photo Parent Katie Osantowski speaks as part of public comment at the health district board’s April 7 meeting.

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KPHD board, community show concern over planned SMMC clinic closure

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received a presentation by St. Michael Medical Center staff April 7 regarding…

WSDOT courtesy image The proposed design concept of the roundabout at Highway 305 and High School Road.

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WSDOT working toward final design of 305/High School Rd roundabout

The Bainbridge Island City Council received an update March 31 about the predesign work for the proposed High…

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BI Council reviews proposed changes to short-term rental ordinance

The Bainbridge Island City Council reviewed proposed changes to the city’s short-term rental ordinance as part of its…