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The new type three fire apparatus includes capacity for 500 gallons of water.

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2 new BIFD apparatuses going into service in the coming weeks

The Bainbridge Island Fire Department is preparing to bring two new apparatuses into service in the coming weeks.

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MEBA union members held a press conference at Colman Dock in Seattle June 17 to express concerns over high overtime rates and wage disparities.

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WSF engine room workers concerned over high OT rates, pay disparity

On June 17, the Marine Engineers Beneficial Association, the union representing roughly 400 Washington State Ferries’ engine room…

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BI Council discusses infrastructure, land capacity analysis

The Bainbridge Island City Council discussed a potential analysis of infrastructure capacity and land capacity at full build-out…

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Former BIFD volunteer Jim Dow, who served with Nolta for 32 years, speaks at the ceremony June 11.

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Street dedication ceremony honors longtime volunteer firefighter

On June 11, the Bainbridge Island Fire Department held a street dedication ceremony on Nolta Loop, named after…

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KiDiMu is located at 301 Ravine Lane NE.

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New KiDiMu executive director looks to expand services

Faced with a changing economic environment, Kids Discover Museum executive director Shea Kennedy took the helm of the…

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Newly released Healthy Youth Survey shows positive trends

The Kitsap Public Health District board reviewed newly released Healthy Youth Survey results at its June 2 meeting,…

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The Kitsap County Administration Building and Courthouse.

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Preliminary AI policy reviewed by Kitsap County Commissioners

In late May, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners reviewed a preliminary policy regarding the use of artificial…

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The new Helpline House facility on Knechtel Way has been completed.

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Helpline House to open new expanded facility June 8

Helpline House will open the doors to its new home June 8 at 282 Knechtel Way NE (the…

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Kitsap Regional Library’s Bainbridge Island branch.

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Kitsap Regional Library gears up for summer programming

Kitsap Regional Library is gearing up for summer kids and teen programming.

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BI Council receives update on speed cameras, city manager search

The Bainbridge Island City Council received an update about the possible implementation of speed cameras as part of…

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The car deck on a ferry.

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BI woman grateful for support during medical emergency on ferry

On April 14, Bainbridge Island resident Teri Sinclair was planning to take the 11:30 a.m. ferry to Seattle…

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The storefront of Briny Bagels.

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Bainbridge-based Briny Bagels places 2nd in local competition

Briny Bagels of Bainbridge Island came in second place in the recent Mensch Madness bagel competition, with Seattle-based…

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WSDOT crews install a new signal for ferry lane traffic.

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New ferry lane traffic signal added to 305/Winslow Way intersection

The state Department of Transportation wrapped up a roughly $19,000 project at the intersection of Highway 305 and…