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KPHD reports flattening drug overdose cases

The Kitsap Public Health District Board received updates about respiratory illnesses and reviewed new data about drug overdoses…

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The Bike Barn near the Bainbridge Island ferry terminal.

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BIPD reports increase of bike thefts around the island

In a Feb. 2 incident, Bainbridge Island resident Marina Rich’s 14-year-old son’s E-bike was stolen from the Bike…

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Kitsap 911 employees at their desks on the dispatch floor.

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Kitsap 911 working to fill dispatcher vacancies

Kitsap 911, the agency that handles 911 services in Kitsap County, is working to fill six dispatcher positions.

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BIFD station 21 on Madison Avenue.

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BIFD still vetting concerns of 305/High School Rd roundabout

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners reviewed an update about the department’s responses to accidents at…

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Interim city manager Ellen Schroer.

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Schroer to serve as interim city manager while search continues

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved at its Feb. 24 meeting to have deputy city manager Ellen Schroer…

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A bus shelter on Madison Avenue on Bainbridge Island.

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KT continues work to improve bus stop accessibility

The Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners received a presentation about future bus stop accessibility work as part of…

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Sweetwater Tavern in Winslow is set to open March 17.

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New seafood restaurant set to open in Winslow next month

A new seafood restaurant, Sweetwater Tavern, is slated to open in downtown Winslow March 17 in the space…

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The site of the future Southern Cross housing development.

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Construction set to begin on new 4-unit BI housing development

Housing Kitsap is set to begin construction on a new four-unit single-family affordable housing development on Bainbridge Island.

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council approves new firm to conduct city manager recruitment

The Bainbridge Island City Council approved a new firm to conduct city manager recruitment efforts as part of…

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Kitsap has about $6.5 million in opioid settlement funds

On Jan. 27, Kitsap County officials provided an update about the opiate settlement funding plan, which revealed the…

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Bainbridge Island City Hall

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BI Council rejects contract for roundabout workshop

On Feb. 3, the Bainbridge Island City Council voted against providing an up to $25,000 contract with European…

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

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BIFD raises safety concerns with 305/High School Road roundabout

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department Board of Commissioners received an update about the proposed Highway 305 and High…

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Dr. Herbie Duber

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Duber appointed as KPHD’s new permanent health officer

The Kitsap Public Health District Board appointed Dr. Herbie Duber as the agency’s permanent health officer at its…